58 h. ago No rift with Akpabio, I’m only performing my duties — Senator Goje

Senator Danjuma Goje denies any rift with Godswill Akpabio, stating his point of order was a normal parliamentary procedure, not a personal fight. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-rift-with-akpabio-im-only-performing-my-duties-senator-goje/

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1 week ago Akpabio’s Aide Disowns ‘Fabricated’ Letter To Tinubu On Alleged Neglect

Jibril Tafida, a special adviser to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied a document circulating on social media that purportedly bears his signature. The document, presented as a letter addressed to the Office of the President at the Presidency in Aso Villa, Abuja, and dated November 22, 2025, alleged corruption in the National […]

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2 w. ago Police Detain APC Chieftain Over Accusations Against Senate On Stalled Confirmation Of NERC Chair Nominee

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested and detained Alwan Hassan, a former presidential aide and convener of the Grassroots Initiative Concept, days after he publicly alleged that top Senate officials were blocking the legislative confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat as chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Hassan, a member of the ruling […]

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3 w. ago Protest At N/Assembly Over Delay In Ramat’s Confirmation As NERC Chair

Some indigenes of Kano State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand the immediate screening and confirmation of Engr—Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The protesters, who arrived in several Kano Line-branded and coastal buses, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such as “Tinubu’s […]

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3 w. ago Protesters Storm National Assembly Over Stalled Confirmation Of Ramat As NERC Chair

Some indigenes of Kano State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand the immediate screening and confirmation of Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The protesters, who arrived in several Kano Line-branded and coastal buses, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such […]

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3 w. ago Coalition Asks Senate To Confirm Ramat As Electricity Commission Chair

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs)  has appealed to the Senate to confirm Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) without further delay.. On October 22, 2025, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), chairman, Senate Committee on Power, after a vetting and clearance, presented the trio of Engr. […]

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3 w. ago Senate refutes bribery allegation in NERC chairman confirmation saga

The Nigerian Senate has denied allegations that it collected bribes to frustrate the screening and confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat read more Senate refutes bribery allegation in NERC chairman confirmation saga

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3 w. ago Kano APC Chair urges restraint over NERC appointment dispute

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, has appealed to party members to exercise restraint and avoid making divisive statements over the ongoing controversy surrounding the confirmation of Engineer Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

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3 w. ago Senate Denies $10m Bribe Allegation Over Screening Of NERC Chairman’s Nominee

The Senate has broken its silence on the suspension of the screening and confirmation of Mr. Abdullahi Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The upper legislative chamber described the allegation that its leaders collected $10 million to block Ramat’s appointment as “false and reckless”. A former aide to ex–Vice President Yemi […]

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