16 h. ago Oyebanji unveils senate leader’s projects, commends developmental strides 

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has lauded the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, for his passion for the development of the state and enhancing the welfare of his constituents. Oyebanji spoke at Igede Ekiti and Aramoko Ekiti on Monday while inaugurating two ultra-modern markets with solar-powered lights constructed by Bamidele for the use of people in Read More

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25 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Bamidele Calls For Strategic Investments In Education To Produce Billionaires

The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on governments at all levels, corporate organiaations and philanthropists to invest more strategically in education to produce global billionaires and brands. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, highlighted how developed and emerging nations in Asia, Europe and North America leveraged education as a veritable tool of […]

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44 h. ago Akpabio: NASS committed to quality education at EKSU convocation

Hails EKSU’s giant strides as varsity confers honorary degrees on Senate Leader, two others at 29th convocation ceremony From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said the current National Assembly is committed to promoting quality education in the country. This was as he hailed Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, […] The post Akpabio: NASS committed to quality education at EKSU convocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago I sacked six professors for sexual harassment within two months in Lokoja University – Ndoma Egba

Former Senate Leader and Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, read more I sacked six professors for sexual harassment within two months in Lokoja University – Ndoma Egba

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47 h. ago Lawmakers deserve praise for approving Rivers emergency rule – Senate leader

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of the state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, saying lawmakers deserve commendation and not the backlash they got. He said instead of being vilified, National Assembly members should be commended for Read More

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59 h. ago N’Assembly Prevented Descent To Anarchy In Rivers – Senate Leader

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, noting that the lawmakers should be commended and not vilified. As a responsible and responsive parliament, Bamidele argued that an emergency “is an […]

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60 h. ago National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele on Saturday defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation read more National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

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60 h. ago Senate Leader: NASS upheld Rivers emergency to prevent anarchy

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the decision of the National Assembly (NASS) to endorse the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu was in the interest of the nation. Defending the declaration, Bamidele said, “Emergency is an extraordinary measure, […] The post Senate Leader: NASS upheld Rivers emergency to prevent anarchy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Ekiti Varsity to confer honorary doctorates on Senate Leader, FIRS Chairman

The Ekiti State University (EKSU) has resolved to confer honorary doctorates on Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele in read more Ekiti Varsity to confer honorary doctorates on Senate Leader, FIRS Chairman

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61 h. ago Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader

Tribune Online Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader The leadership of the National Assembly has justified the unanimous ratification of the state of emergency slammed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu in the heat of the festering political crisis brewing in the state. The legislature posited that both chambers ratified the proclamation in spite of public outcries against it in national interest, […] Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Bamidele celebrates Tinubu at 73, says he’s a courageous reformer

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele has celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, read more Bamidele celebrates Tinubu at 73, says he’s a courageous reformer

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6 d. ago We don’t want merger because it is designed to create crisis —Gabam, SDP national chairman

Tribune Online We don’t want merger because it is designed to create crisis —Gabam, SDP national chairman Shehu Gabam, the national chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in this interview with journalists, touches on the ongoing realignment of forces by some political leaders to produce the next president, as well as the fate of the SDP national secretary, Dr Olu Agunloye, emergency rule in Rivers State, insecurity in Nigeria, among other […] We don’t want merger because it is designed to create crisis —Gabam, SDP national chairman Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Ekiti varsity honours Senator Bamidele, Adedeji, Muhtar with doctorate degrees

Tribune Online Ekiti varsity honours Senator Bamidele, Adedeji, Muhtar with doctorate degrees The Ekiti State University (EKSU) has named the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, among its honorary doctorate degree awardees for the next convocation, slated for March 29. Ekiti varsity honours Senator Bamidele, Adedeji, Muhtar with doctorate degrees Tribune Online

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8 d. ago March TalkExchange Poll 2025: Was the state of emergency in Rivers State justified?

President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked intense national debate. The move includes read more March TalkExchange Poll 2025: Was the state of emergency in Rivers State justified?

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1 week ago Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

Senator Ireti Kingibe has condemned the National Assembly’s use of a voice vote to approve President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Kingibe argued that this method violates constitutional requirements, as a two-thirds majority is needed for such decisions. She emphasised that a voice vote cannot accurately determine whether this threshold has […] The post Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan

Tribune Online Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Senator Teslim Folarin, the 2023 Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a host of dignitaries to receive the late lawmaker’s body at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Friday. Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers: 10th National Assembly more rubberstamp than any predecessor – Kwankwaso

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rab’iu Kwankwaso has flayed the 10th National Assembly over its endorsement of emergency rule in Rivers State. This is contained in a statement he released on Friday. Kwankwaso said the National Assembly’s decision to endorse President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation in Rivers […] The post Rivers: 10th National Assembly more rubberstamp than any predecessor – Kwankwaso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: 10th National Assembly, A Mere Rubberstamp — Kwankwaso

A national leader of the opposition New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has blasted the 10th National Assembly for unanimously ratifying the State of Emergency proclamation on Rivers State and the unilateral suspension of the State governor, his deputy and House of Assembly, by President Bola Tinubu, describing the lawmakers as mere […]

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: N’Assembly backs Tinubu as Fubara counters President’s allegation

•Suspended gov blames Wike, S’South govs oppose Tinubu, Ibas warns pipeline vandals The National Assembly, on Thursday, endorsed the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resolution was taken at separate plenary sessions of the two chambers where they deliberated on the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Read More

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