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Narmer (Reign: ca. 2650 B.C. — 2632 B.C.) Narmer, also known as Menes, unified Upper and Lower Egypt for the first time and, therefore, founded the first dynasty of a unified Egypt.
Khasekhemwy (Reign: 18 years, ca. 2690 B.C.) Khasekhemwy ended the infighting of the second dynasty and reunited Upper and Lower Egypt after a civil war between the followers of the gods Horus and Set.
Djoser (Reign: 19 or 28 years, ca. 2670 B.C.) Djoser (also read as Djeser and Zoser) is the builder of the Step Pyramid and is believed by most Egyptologists to be the founder of the third dynasty during the Old Kingdom.
Huni (Reign: ca. 2650 B.C. – 2632 B.C.) Huni was the last pharaoh of the third dynasty during the Old Kingdom period.
Khufu (Reign: 2589 B.C. – 2566 B.C.) Khufu was the second pharaoh of the fourth dynasty and is generally accepted as having commissioned the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Khafra (Reign: 26 years, ca. 2570 B.C.) The pharaoh Khafra is the son of Khufu and built the second-largest pyramid at Giza.
Sahure (Reign: 2487 B.C. – 2475 B.C.)
Sahure was the second king of ancient Egypt’s fifth dynasty. Historical records and Egyptian art show that Sahure established an ancient Egyptian navy and sent a fleet to the Land of Punt and traded with cultures in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Mentuhotep II (Reign: c. 2046 B.C. – 1995 B.C.) Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II was a pharaoh of the 11th dynasty who reigned for 51 years. During the 39th year on the throne, he reunited Egypt, thus ending the First Intermediary Period. Consequently, he is considered the first pharaoh of the Middle Kingdom.
Senusret (Reign: 1971 B.C. – 1926 B.C.) Senusret I, also Sesostris I and Senwosret I, was the second pharaoh of the 12th dynasty of Egypt. One of the most powerful kings of this dynasty, he maintained aggressive expansionist policies against Nubia and organized an expedition to a western desert oasis in the Libyan desert. Senusret I established diplomatic relations with some rulers of towns in Syria and Canaan.
Amenemhat III (Reign: c. 1860–1814 BC)
Amenemhat III, also spelled Amenemhet III, was a 12th dynasty pharaoh, whose reign is regarded as the golden age of the Middle Kingdom.
Hatshepsut (c. 1479 B.C. – 1458 B.C.)
Regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful pharaohs, Hatshepsut was the fifth ruler of the 18th dynasty. According to Egyptologist James Henry Breasted, she is also known as “the first great woman in history of whom we are informed.”
Ahmose II (Reign: 570 B.C. — 526 B.C.)
Ahmose II, or Amasis II, was a pharaoh of the 26th dynasty of Egypt, the successor of Apries at Sais. He was the last great ruler of Egypt before the Persian conquest.
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The office of the President of the Senate has refuted claims circulating in some online media platforms that the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was a consequence of her alleged petition against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President, Jackson Udom, described the reports as “disinformation” and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. He clarified that the decision to suspend the Kogi Central lawmaker was based on her conduct within the Senate, not any petition against the leadership.
“The truth of the matter is that she was disciplined by her colleagues because of her unruly behavior and flagrant disobedience to the laws of the Senate,” Udom stated.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the “slanted” reports being pushed by what he described as “highly compromised online media outfits engaging in yellow journalism.”
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension has sparked reactions across political and media circles, with supporters alleging political victimization while others within the Senate insist that due process was followed.
As of the time of filing this report, the suspended senator has yet to officially respond to the latest clarification from the Senate President’s media office.
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, ruling that the sum was proceeds of unlawful activities.
Justice Olayinka Faji, in his judgment on Thursday, upheld the arguments of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and directed that the funds be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The EFCC, represented by its counsel, Bilkisu Bahari-Bala, informed the court that the sum of $1,426,175.14 was traced to the account of Donatone Limited at Titan Trust Bank (Account No. 2000000500). The anti-graft agency argued that investigations revealed the funds were linked to fraudulent financial transactions.
Investigation Uncovers Fraudulent Concealment
An affidavit deposed by EFCC investigator David Jayeoba detailed how intelligence reports led to the discovery of concealed funds in Donatone Limited’s account. The investigation allegedly uncovered a financial scheme involving Emefiele and his associates, including Donatone Limited’s directors, Uzeobo Anthony and Adebanjo Olurotimi.
According to Jayeoba, both men were instrumental in hiding and disguising the proceeds of illicit activities linked to Emefiele. The EFCC claimed that:
Anthony and Olurotimi acted as proxies for Emefiele, helping to retain and launder funds suspected to be proceeds of financial crimes.
The company, Donatone Limited, was allegedly used to collect bribes and gratification on behalf of the former CBN governor in exchange for foreign exchange (forex) approvals.
Court Grants Permanent Forfeiture
Justice Faji had earlier granted an interim forfeiture order on May 30, 2024, before delivering his final ruling on Thursday. The court’s decision now cements the Federal Government’s ownership of the confiscated funds.
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following allegations of misconduct and violation of the Senate’s Standing Rules.
Her suspension, announced during Thursday’s plenary session, stems from a heated dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she accused of sexual harassment—an allegation he has denied.
Reading the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, Akpabio declared:
“That the Senate do suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for her total violation of the Senate Standing Rules (2023 as amended) for bringing the presiding officer and the entire Nigerian Senate to public opprobrium.”
Efforts by some senators to reduce the suspension to three months were unsuccessful as a majority vote upheld the six-month penalty. However, the Senate left room for reconsideration, stating that the suspension could be lifted or shortened if she submits a written apology.
“For the Senate to consider lifting this suspension or reducing the tenure of the suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan shall submit a written apology to the Senate before her reconsideration,” Akpabio added.
Despite the suspension, the Senate ruled that salaries for Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legislative aides should continue.
“The aides of Natasha are not Natasha,” Senator Orji Kalu argued while seeking an amendment to the sanctions. “It would be wrong for this Senate to deprive these aides of their allowances.”
Following the decision, the Kogi Central lawmaker was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-At-Arms. Before exiting, she reportedly declared, “This injustice will not be sustained.”
Origins of the Controversy
The crisis began on February 20, 2025, after a seating arrangement dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio. She later accused the Senate President of sexual harassment and abuse of office, submitting a petition to that effect.
However, the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, led by Senator Neda Imasuen (Edo South), dismissed her claims. The committee ruled that her petition was “dead on arrival” due to procedural lapses, particularly her decision to personally sign the petition instead of securing an external endorsement.
Undeterred, Akpoti-Uduaghan re-submitted the petition, but the committee, on the same day, recommended her suspension for violating Senate rules.
Additional Sanctions
Apart from the suspension, the Senate resolved to:
Lock her office for the duration of the suspension.
Bar her from the National Assembly premises.
Halt her salary payments, although her aides will continue to receive their allowances.
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