Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing efforts by some groups to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) denied knowledge of its registration status.

Tribune Online reports that the groups, allegedly on behalf of the Natasha’s constituents, recently submitted a petition with six bags containing signatures, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to commence the recall process of the Senator.

However, Tribune Online also reports that INEC picked hole in the petition, saying it lacked contact details of the petition. Subsequently, the group, Kogi Central Political Frontier provided the contact details which were also confirmed by INEC.

In a recent development, a letter from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), dated March 27 2025, confirmed that Kogi Central Political Frontier, one of the main groups spearheading the recall process, does not exist in the commission’s records. The letter, obtained by our correspondent, states:

“Kindly be informed that the exact name ‘Kogi Central Political Frontier’ is not available on record as an entity registered with the commission. Further be guided that the commission does not register political bodies or pressure groups.”

Recall that the electoral umpire, on Wednesday, disclosed that it has notified the suspended Kogi Central Senator of a recall process instituted against her.

Meanwhile, this is coming amidst the allegations of sexual harassment by the Senator against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

The Lagos State Government has officially set speed limits for various roads across the state in an effort to enhance road safety and reduce accidents. The new speed regulations specify limits ranging from 50 km/h to 80 km/h, depending on the location and traffic conditions.

Below is a breakdown of the designated speed limits:

Third Mainland Bridge: 80 km/h

Alapere Ogudu Road: 80 km/h

NITEL, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way: 60 km/h

Ojota Bridge (by Motorway): 50 km/h

Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge: 50-60 km/h

Allen Avenue Road Junction: 50 km/h

Nurudeen Olowopopo Road: 50 km/h

Ikorodu Road: 50-60 km/h

Oshodi Apapa Road: 50 km/h

Epe Expressway: 80 km/h

Murtala Mohammed Int’l Airport Road: 60 km/h

Additionally, the government has reinforced penalties for violations of these speed limits. Motorists caught exceeding the designated limits will be required to pay a fine. The penalties include:

Speed Limit Offense: ₦50,000

Running a Red Light: ₦20,000

The authorities have clarified that fines will be paid by the driver operating the vehicle at the time of the violation. The government urges all motorists to comply with these new regulations to ensure safer roads for everyone.

Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor developments on road safety regulations and provide updates to keep the public informed.

Stay tuned for further updates on road safety measures in Lagos.

The Senate has thrown out prayers contained in a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after the late Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC) who oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

The motion was re-sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday after lawmakers threw it out on Wednesday.

Abaribe called for posthumous national honours to be conferred on Nwosu in recognition of his role in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.

However, the proposal sparked a heated debate once again, with lawmakers deeply divided over Nwosu’s legacy.

Senator Osita Ngwu acknowledged that Nwosu operated under a military regime, which restricted his ability to announce the results. He argued that “there was no way he would have announced the results with a gun to his head. That doesn’t change the fact that some of us see him as a hero”.

Senator Austin Akobundu, however, described it as most uncharitable for lawmakers to dismiss Nwosu’s contributions, insisting that he deserved a place in Nigeria’s hall of honour.

On the other hand, several senators like Senator Jimoh Ibrahim dismissed the idea outright, questioning why the Senate should honour someone who failed to announce the results, insisting that “nothing should be named after him”.

Senator Cyril Fasuyi argued that history does not reward efforts, only results.

“As long as he did not announce the result, whether under duress or not, I am against naming INEC headquarters after him,” he submitted.

Also, Senator Sunday Karimi criticised Nwosu for lacking the courage to speak out, while Senator Afolabi Salisu warned that immortalising him would undermine the memory of MKO Abiola, the widely accepted winner of the June 12, 1993, annulled election.

“Any attempt to do anything beyond a one-minute silence is to rubbish Abiola’s legacy,” he tendered.

After intense deliberation, most senators rejected the motion through a voice vote. They, however, agreed to honour him with a one-minute silence and extend condolences to his family, effectively dismissing the other prayers to immortalise Nwosu.