14 h. ago Deputy Senate President pays tiibute to Late President Buhari, describes him as a pillar of unity

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a resolute statesman whose life was defined by discipline, national service, and unwavering patriotism. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, on […] The post Deputy Senate President pays tiibute to Late President Buhari, describes him as a pillar of unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations

From Kenneth Udeh,  Abuja The Nigerian Senate, in a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Thursday passed the Bill for an Act to Establish the Police Service Commission Training Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.564)  but not without heated exchanges on the floor, particularly between Edo North Lawmaker, Senator […] The post Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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1 week ago DSP Barau, Ganduje, Others Arrive Madina For Dantata’s Burial

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the immediate-past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have arrived Madina, Saudi Arabia, for the funeral rites of elder statesman business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the DSP, Ismail Mudashir, said that […]

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2 w. ago Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano

Tribune Online Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died in Dubai at the age of 94 years, was said to have left in his will that he should be buried in Medina, Saudi Arabia Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Barau mourns Aminu Dantata, says he was a symbol of integrity

Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, an read more Barau mourns Aminu Dantata, says he was a symbol of integrity

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2 w. ago Deputy Senate President mourns business mogul, Aminu Dantata

Tribune Online Deputy Senate President mourns business mogul, Aminu Dantata He also extended his condolences to the Aminu Dantata’s immediate family and the Kano business community over his passing. Deputy Senate President mourns business mogul, Aminu Dantata Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Running Mate: I Will Do Whatever President Wants In 2027 – Barau

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has personally reacted to the calls that he should be made President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in 2027, saying, ” I will do whatever the President wants me to do.” Barau, responding to questions during a press conference on the forthcoming zonal public hearing of the […]

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2 w. ago VP slot: Premature to start politics of 2027 — Deputy Senate President

Tribune Online VP slot: Premature to start politics of 2027 — Deputy Senate President "When the time comes, we'll play politics in 2027. But this time is for governance. This is the issue. VP slot: Premature to start politics of 2027 — Deputy Senate President Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Running mate: I’ll follow Tinubu’s lead in 2027, says Jibrin

Barau Jibrin, the deputy senate president, on Wednesday, broke his silence on growing calls for him to serve as President read more Running mate: I’ll follow Tinubu’s lead in 2027, says Jibrin

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2 w. ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike Is Unlocking Abuja’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has praised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for delivering key infrastructure projects that are unlocking Abuja’s economic and housing potential. Speaking through Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin during the commissioning of the road linking Idu to Zuba on Tuesday, Tinubu said the project aligns with his administration’s second anniversary […] The post Wike Is Unlocking Abuja’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Commissions Abuja Expressway, Vows More Infrastructure Development

President Bola Tinubu has described the newly completed Inner Northern Expressway (INEX) as a “symbol of progress,” underscoring his administration’s commitment to infrastructure-driven economic growth. Represented by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, the President commissioned the right-hand service carriageway linking Route 3 to the Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX), also known as Murtala Muhammed Way—a project […]

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2 w. ago Running Mate: Barau Cautions Northern Groups, Seeks Support For Tinubu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, CFR, has distanced himself from calls made by the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pick him as his running mate come 2027. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau urged NNPYA […]

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2 w. ago “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has rejected calls from the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA) urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to select him as a running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement released on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the suggestion as “out […] The post “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Barau distances self from 2027 running mate calls, urges support for Tinubu

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy President of the Senate Barau I Jibrin has distanced himself from calls by some northern groups urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to choose him as a running mate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau […] The post Barau distances self from 2027 running mate calls, urges support for Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: Barau Distances Self From Calls To Become Tinubu’s Running Mate

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has distanced himself from calls by a group, Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Tinubu to pick him as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on […]

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2 w. ago 2027: Pick Senator Barau as your running mate, Northern youths urge Tinubu

Tribune Online 2027: Pick Senator Barau as your running mate, Northern youths urge Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has been advised to, as a matter of necessity, pick the Deputy Senate President, Sen Barau Jibrin as his presidential running mate in the 2027 general elections. 2027: Pick Senator Barau as your running mate, Northern youths urge Tinubu Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Constitution Review: Senate Launches Nationwide Hearings On Proposed Amendments

The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to hold a two-day public hearing across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025. The hearing aims to gather public input on a wide range of proposed constitutional amendments. According to Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser to the Deputy President […] The post Constitution Review: Senate Launches Nationwide Hearings On Proposed Amendments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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