4 d. ago Senate marks midterm with focus on electoral, constitutional, judicial reforms

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has pledged to prioritise far-reaching electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election, alongside a renewed focus on constitutional review and judicial reform. In a statement released Sunday, the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, outlined the midterm legislative milestones of the upper chamber between June 13, 2023 and […] The post Senate marks midterm with focus on electoral, constitutional, judicial reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Why I disagree with those labelling 10th NASS rubber stamp — Dalung

Tribune Online Why I disagree with those labelling 10th NASS rubber stamp — Dalung As the talks around coalition politics continue to shape narratives ahead of the 2027 general election,  former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, shares his thought on the administration of President Bola Tinubu in the last two years, among other issues, with SUBAIR MOHAMMED. WHAT is your assessment of Tinubu’s two years in office? […] Why I disagree with those labelling 10th NASS rubber stamp — Dalung Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Senate to Institutionalise June 12 Presidential Address, NASS Arcade Inauguration Venue

The Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Tuesday, revealed that the Senate was preparing legislation to formalise the annual presidential address on June 12 Democracy Day, citing the date’s enduring historical significance. Speaking to journalists at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, Bamidele said the proposed legislation would seek to institutionalise the […]

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9 d. ago NUJ FCT chairman felicitates Akpabio’s wife on 54th birthday

Tribune Online NUJ FCT chairman felicitates Akpabio’s wife on 54th birthday The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Wife of the Senate President, Dr Mrs Unoma Akpabio, hailing her as a “visionary leader, compassionate employer, and a beacon of hope for the less privileged”    In a congratulatory message the […] NUJ FCT chairman felicitates Akpabio’s wife on 54th birthday Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ndume denies claim Gen Buratai was attacked, says reference was to Buratai town

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja and Noah Ebije, Kaduna Senator representing Borno South and former Senate leader, Ali Ndume, has denied reports that he said former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai (retd), narrowly escaped a Boko Haram attack in Borno State. General Buratai, in a statement by his Media Aide, Brig. General Sani […] The post Ndume denies claim Gen Buratai was attacked, says reference was to Buratai town appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Abuja NUJ Chairman Celebrates Senate President Akpabio’s Wife On 54th Birthday

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the wife of the Senate President, Dr Mrs Unoma Akpabio, hailing her as a “visionary leader, compassionate employer, and a beacon of hope for the less privileged” In a congratulatory message on […]

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1 week ago Imo East: Onyewuchi commissions electricity, water projects in constituency

The senator representing Imo East senatorial district and the leader of the Peoples’ Movement, Sen. Ezenwa Onyewuchi has commissioned a 500KVA transformer substation at Ihenworie Ogwuama Ahiara in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. He also commissioned a 10,000 capacity solar powered borehole with solar street lights at Christ Anglican Church, Owerri. The […] The post Imo East: Onyewuchi commissions electricity, water projects in constituency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria Needs More Borrowing To Save Economy From Collapsing – Orji Kalu

Lawmaker representing Abia North, Orji Kalu has backed National Assembly over proposed plan by President Bola Tinubu to borrow more fund in financing 2025 budget. Senator Kalu kicked against criticisms describing the development as a rubber stamp of the executive. He insisted that the legislature is committed to due process and thorough scrutiny of bills […] The post Nigeria Needs More Borrowing To Save Economy From Collapsing – Orji Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Senate not rubber stamp”, says Senator Orji Kalu, cites Tax Bill deliberations

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State, former Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, and current Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), has firmly rejected claims that the Nigerian Senate operates as a rubber stamp for the executive arm of government. Speaking during […] The post “Senate not rubber stamp”, says Senator Orji Kalu, cites Tax Bill deliberations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate Committee on Army hails troops for killing top Boko Haram leader

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on Army has commended troops of Operation Hadin Kai for their recent successful counter-terrorism operation in Kukawa, Borno State, which led to the killing of a top Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Amir Abu Fatima, and his lieutenants. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Chairman of the Committee, Abdulaziz […] The post Senate Committee on Army hails troops for killing top Boko Haram leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers Sole Administrator to appear before Senate to defend 2025 budget 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja    The Senate has announced that the Sole Administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, along with other key officials, will defend the state’s 2025 budget before the joint Ad-hoc Committee of the National Assembly overseeing the emergency rule in the state. This was disclosed by Senate Leader and Chairman […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator to appear before Senate to defend 2025 budget  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate leader faults opposition for labelling NASS rubber stamp

Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, on Sunday opposed key opposition parties in the country for labelling the National Assembly a read more Senate leader faults opposition for labelling NASS rubber stamp

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3 w. ago Senate Leader Faults Opposition For Labelling NASS A Rubber Stamp

The Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has faulted key opposition parties in the country for labelling the National Assembly a rubber-stamp parliament, saying the accusation lacks justification or proof. Bamidele, who currently represents Ekiti Central, said that if the National Assembly were truly a rubber stamp, it would not have held over 39 meetings with […]

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3 w. ago Ndume applauds Tinubu for appointing Northerners into key positions

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator representing Borno South and former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a renewed commitment to inclusive governance through the appointment of Northerners into strategic federal agencies. In a statement personally signed and issued to journalists on Saturday, Ndume praised the President for […] The post Ndume applauds Tinubu for appointing Northerners into key positions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month FG’s Huge Investments In Agric Will Reduce Food Prices – Bamidele

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the federal government is investing hugely in agriculture to reduce foodstuff prices and banish hunger and poverty from the country. The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, stated this, saying the cardinal focus of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was to ensure that Nigeria attains food security and […]

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last month Bill To Amend NASS Pension Board Act Passes Second Reading In Senate

The Senate passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the National Assembly Service Pension Board Act yesterday. This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC–Ekiti). In his lead debate, Bamidele said the bill was first read on May 28, 2024. He explained […]

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