12 h. 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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18 h. ago Kogi RAAMP signs N4.03bn market upgrade contracts across senatorial districts

Tribune Online Kogi RAAMP signs N4.03bn market upgrade contracts across senatorial districts He urged the contractors to adhere strictly to the project’s procurement guidelines and deliver on schedule. Kogi RAAMP signs N4.03bn market upgrade contracts across senatorial districts Tribune Online

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22 h. ago How online court sitting, reform brought transparency to justice sector in Borno

Five years ago, the Borno State Judicial Council embarked on the reformation of the state judicial system at the instance read more How online court sitting, reform brought transparency to justice sector in Borno

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3 d. ago “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu

Senator Seriake Dickson has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping suppression of democracy. Speaking after a joint National Assembly session to mark Democracy Day, the Bayelsa West senator condemned what he described as a “constitutional aberration” backed by […] The post “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Democracy Day: Dickson slams Tinubu over silence on Rivers Emergency rule

Alleges suppression by Akpabio As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on Thursday, Senator Seriake Dickson launched a scathing critique of read more Democracy Day: Dickson slams Tinubu over silence on Rivers Emergency rule

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4 d. ago TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. At the report launch held at the CISLAC […] The post TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Senator Neda Imasuen Dumps Labour Party For APC Over Party Crisis

Senator Neda Imasuen, who currently represents Edo South Senatorial District, has  announced his decision to leave the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal disarray within his current party as the driving force behind the move. Speaking on Sunday, June 9, during a press briefing in Benin to mark his second […] The post Senator Neda Imasuen Dumps Labour Party For APC Over Party Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kano fire incident: Senator Barau visits traders, donates N200m worth of gadgets

Tribune Online Kano fire incident: Senator Barau visits traders, donates N200m worth of gadgets Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has announced the donation of N200m worth of gadgets to the traders to cushion the effects of the inferno that gutted the Kano GSM market. Kano fire incident: Senator Barau visits traders, donates N200m worth of gadgets Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Kano GSM fire outbreak: Dep Senate President donates N200m worth of gadgets to victims

to construct 1,000 solar streetlights in the market   From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I Jibrin has expressed  deep sympathy over the tragic fire outbreak that destroyed multi million naira worth of properties at the Kano GSM market on Friday. Senator Barau, during the visit to the victims of the […] The post Kano GSM fire outbreak: Dep Senate President donates N200m worth of gadgets to victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Utomi’s shadow cabinet demands constitutional, electoral reforms

From Idu Jude Abuja The Big Tent Shadow Cabinet, a good governance advocacy group, has called for urgent constitutional and electoral reforms to strengthen the nation’s democracy, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The reforms, it said, would address structural issues such as the concentration of power in the Federal Government, which it observed, is […] The post Utomi’s shadow cabinet demands constitutional, electoral reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Midterm: ANRPM hails Tinubu on regional integration, oil sector reforms, sustainable growth

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Association of Nigerian Refineries Petroleum Marketers (ANRPM), in conjunction with its Board of Trustees, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his second anniversary in office. The association noted that over this period, Nigeria has witnessed notable strides across various sectors, driven by visionary leadership, including a renewed focus […] The post Midterm: ANRPM hails Tinubu on regional integration, oil sector reforms, sustainable growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NUJ @ 70: Akpabio To Grace Anniversary, Urges Media Innovation, Ethical Reorientation

As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) marks its 70th anniversary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on the union to embrace innovation and reorientate its members to uphold ethical journalism, promote national unity, and confront the challenges of misinformation in the digital age. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the NUJ […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval to raise $2bn in domestic debt market

President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate to raise two billion dollars in the domestic debt market through  a foreign currency-denominated issuance programme. Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Tuesday. The president, in the letter, said that the request […] The post Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval to raise $2bn in domestic debt market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Children’s Day: Natasha Calls For End To Violence, Exploitation Of Nigerian Children

As the nation marks Children’s Day on May 27, suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has issued a call for action, urging Nigerians to recommit themselves to protecting and empowering the country’s children, whom she described as the “most precious asset” of the nation. In a press statement released to commemorate the annual event, the […]

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3 w. ago NAFDAC: Senator Nwoye slams continued shutdown of Ogbo Ogwu market, alleges trader extortion

Nigerian Senator, Tony Nwoye, representing Anambra North Senatorial District, has openly decried the continued shutdown and alleged extortion of traders at Onitsha’s Ogbo Ogwu Market. His remarks come in the wake of the controversial sealing of over 5,000 shops by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). In a statement released […] The post NAFDAC: Senator Nwoye slams continued shutdown of Ogbo Ogwu market, alleges trader extortion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago We Were Not Elected To Fight The Executive Arm’, Akpabio Speaks On 10th NASS’ Support For Tinubu Gov’t

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said that members of the National Assembly were not elected to engage in confrontation with the Executive arm of government but to foster policies that promote national development. The Senate President spoke in an upcoming feature documentary to mark two years of the Bola Tinubu administration. According […]

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