4 d. ago Defections: Saraki Blasts Okowa, Says No Cause For Alarm, PDP Undergoing Rebirth

Former Senate President and National Leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the latest wave of defections in the Delta State chapter of the PDP, saying those who wanted to leave the party should leave and allow others to rebuild it. Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State […]

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8 d. ago Bamidele Urges Leaders To Emulate Christ, Shun Divisive Politics

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, on Sunday, joined Christians worldwide in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He urged leaders to shun divisive agendas and narratives that could further complicate the country’s challenges. He disclosed that the National Assembly is developing legal frameworks for creating state police to address […]

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8 d. ago Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has disclosed that lawmakers are working on legislation to allow states to establish their own police forces, in response to Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. This development comes amidst increasing pressure on the federal government to decentralize policing and give states more authority in managing internal security. Bamidele, in a statement issued […] The post Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Bamidele urges leaders to emulate Christ’s example, shun divisive politics

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday celebrated with Christians worldwide to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, read more Bamidele urges leaders to emulate Christ’s example, shun divisive politics

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8 d. ago National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader

….Urges leaders to shun divisive politics in Easter message From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the National Assembly is working on a legal framework to establish state police as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Bamidele made this disclosure in his Easter […] The post National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Has Surpassed My Expectations, Says Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti

Elder statesman and leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his commendable strides in governance. Pa Fasoranti stressed that the President has “surpassed” his expectations since assuming office. The Afenifere leader made the remark on Thursday when the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu paid him a […]

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1 week ago I Won’t Contest Ebonyi APC Structure With Gov Nwifuru, Says Umahi

The immediate-past governor of Ebonyi State and serving Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has maintained that he had no plan to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure with Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, ahead of the party congresses in the State. Senator Umahi noted that Governor Nwifuru remains the undisputable leader of the […]

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1 week ago FG Launches Capacity Building Workshop For Kano Social Workers

The federal government has launched a two-day capacity-building workshop in Kano State to equip social workers with the tools needed to address various social and humanitarian challenges. The workshop, organised by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled Persons, Kano State, […]

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1 week ago Opeyemi Bamidele urges governments, organisations to advance education for global brands

Opeyemi Bamidele, a Senate leader, has challenged governments at all levels, corporate organisations and philanthropists to invest more meaningfully in read more Opeyemi Bamidele urges governments, organisations to advance education for global brands

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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last month 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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last month 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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last month 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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