5 d. ago Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry

‘I was not invited,’ says lawmaker By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force’s investigation into an alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti) has encountered a setback, with questions arising over the next steps in the case. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, had filed a petition on 5 […] The post Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Senate Probes Abuse Of Federal Character Principle In Job Recruitment

The Senate, at its plenary on Tuesday, resolved to investigate the systemic abuse of the federal character principle in recruitment, promotion, political interference in all ministries, departments, and agencies and even infrastructural development across the country and determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The lawmakers […]

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5 d. ago Senate probes MDAs over imbalance in public service appointments

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Pension Commission (PENCOM), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and several other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of consistently violating the federal character principle in appointments, promotions and recruitment. It also directed its Committee on Federal […] The post Senate probes MDAs over imbalance in public service appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Abuses of federal character provisions must stop – Sen Dickson

We must end federal character abuses – Sen Dickson Sen Dickson calls for end to federal character breaches Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, on Tuesday called for an end to “flagrant breaches” of the principles of federal character enshrined in the Constitution. He said the breaches were divisive and violated the Constitution. He […] The post Abuses of federal character provisions must stop – Sen Dickson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Senate accuses NNPCL, NAFDAC, others of violating federal character principle

The Senate on Tuesday accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Pension Commission and several Ministries, Departments and Agencies of repeatedly breaching the Federal Character Principle in the areas of appointments, promotions and recruitment processes. The accusation came to light at Tuesday’s plenary session after lawmakers Read More

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6 d. ago Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others

Tribune Online Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others The Senate has expressed concern that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government are violating the Federal Character principle enshrined in Section 14(3–4) of the 1999 Constitution when conducting recruitments or making appointments. Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Senate Probes Abuse Of Federal Character Principle In Recruitment, Promotion

The Senate, on Tuesday, resolved to look into the systemic abuse of Federal Character principle in recruitment, promotion, and political interference in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government (MDAs), and the uneven infrastructural development across the country. The lawmakers also resolved to determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the […]

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1 week ago Bassey Lauds Akpabio As Senate Probes Cameroon’s Annexation Claim

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Aniekan Bassey has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Senate led by Senator Godswill Akpabio, for taking decisive action in probing the alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove islands by Cameroon. In a statement issued to LEADERSHIP, by senator Bassey, he said, “I commend the Senate President, His […]

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1 week ago Senate probes annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands, 2,560 oil wells by Cameroon

Tribune Online Senate probes annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands, 2,560 oil wells by Cameroon •Urges Tinubu to ensure protection of country’s sovereignty THE Senate, on Tuesday, raised a nine-man panel of inquiry to investigate the “illegal annexation” of Nigerian Mangrove Islands and maritime territories by the Republic of Cameroon, leaving Nigeria with the loss of economic benefits from over 2,560 oil wells. Cameroon gendarmes are also alleged to be […] Senate probes annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands, 2,560 oil wells by Cameroon Tribune Online

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1 week ago Senate sets up committee to probe Cameroon’s alleged incursion into maritime territories in Akwa Ibom

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands, and villages of the Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom by neighbouring Cameroon. It also resolved that its leadership would engage President Bola Tinubu on the matter and urged […] The post Senate sets up committee to probe Cameroon’s alleged incursion into maritime territories in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Okpebholo probes Obaseki over $10m spent on Observer Newspaper

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, announced plans to probe the reported sinking of $10 million in the state-owned newspaper, ‘The Nigerian Observer,’ by the immediate-past governor, Godwin Obaseki. He spoke when he led top officials of his administration on an unscheduled visit to the premises of the Observer titles […] The post Okpebholo probes Obaseki over $10m spent on Observer Newspaper appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate probes Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Akwa Ibom territories

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Tuesday set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands, and villages of the Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom by neighbouring Cameroon. It also resolved that its leadership would engage President Bola Tinubu on the matter and […] The post Senate probes Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Akwa Ibom territories appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate to probe Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove

The Senate has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the alleged annexation of Nigeria’s mangrove islands and maritime territories by read more Senate to probe Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove

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1 week ago Senate to probe Cameroon’s encroachment on Akwa Ibom islands, oil wells

The Nigerian Senate has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands villages of Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The resolution is sequel to adoption of a motion, sponsored by Senator Aniekan Bassey (PDP-Akwa Ibom) and co-sponsored by six other senators at plenary on Tuesday. Read More

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2 w. ago Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha’s IPU attendance

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria said any probe by security agencies could bring “needless embarrassment and undeserved Read More

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2 w. ago Oyo inferno: Senator sympathises with victims, calls for probe

The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed deep sympathy over the devastating fire incident that ravaged the Aleshinloye market in Ibadan on Tuesday night. PUNCH Online reports that over 70 shops and goods worth millions of naira were razed by the inferno. Alli, in a statement on Read More

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2 w. ago LP youth wing demands probe into Senate dispute with Natasha

Tribune Online LP youth wing demands probe into Senate dispute with Natasha The Labour Party (LP) youth wing is calling for a thorough investigation into the ongoing dispute between the Senate and the senator representing Kogi-Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. LP youth wing demands probe into Senate dispute with Natasha Tribune Online

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Court adjourns Natasha’s suit against Senate probe to March 25

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the suit filed by the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to March 25, 2025. The adjournment followed a submission by the respondents, who informed the court that they had not been served with the necessary documents. Akpoti-Uduaghan had approached the Federal High Court, Read More

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3 w. ago Court adjourns Natasha’s suit against Senate probe to March 25

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the suit filed by the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to March 25, 2025. The adjournment followed a submission by the respondents, who informed the court that they had not been served with the necessary documents. Akpoti-Uduaghan had approached the Federal High Court Read More

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Senate dismisses Natasha’s sexual harassment petition

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed a petition bordering on sexual harassment filed by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Neda Imasuen, stated this on Wednesday during a probe hearing against Akpoti-Uduaghan at the National Assembly. Read More

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