9 h. ago Senate leader donates vehicles, wheelchairs to Ekiti disabled children centre

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun Read More

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31 h. ago Tinubu Has Prioritised Delivery Of Democracy Dividends – Senate Leader

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said President Bola Tinubu has been encouraging them as political leaders to always deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians. This came as the Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji said governors, federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, local government chairmen and others holding elective positions are delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians […]

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58 h. ago Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has again empowered his constituents, reassuring them that they will continue to enjoy the basic dividends of democracy.   Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly made the remarks at an empowerment programme, tagged : ‘Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment […] The post Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Senate to consider tax reform bills, constitution amendment after Easter – Bamidele 

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Thursday assured all that the Senate is looking into all issues of public concern relating to the Tax Reform Bills, 2024, which will be addressed immediately after the Eid-el-Fìtr and Easter holidays. The lawmaker representing Ekiti Central also revealed that the review of the 1999 Constitution Read More

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos

Tribune Online NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) have donated vehicles, including a specialised ambulance, in support of security and health services in Lagos State. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) received two vehicles, while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta. NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Senate enters closed session to debate Rivers emergency rule

The Senate has entered a closed session to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials. The closed session was announced after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from Tinubu at plenary on Thursday. Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele subsequently Read More

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