20 h. 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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31 h. 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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36 h. 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 Nwoko hails FG’s decision to peg Nigeria’s crude oil sale to naira

By Christopher Oji Senator Ned Nwoko has described the decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to peg the sale of Nigeria’s crude oil on naira as a bold and commendable move. According to the Director of Communications, Office of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, Chairman Senate Adhoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Gloria Okolugbo, “the […] The post Nwoko hails FG’s decision to peg Nigeria’s crude oil sale to naira appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Falana Champions Legal Aid Desks At Police Stations For Prompt Justice

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, is pushing for reforms to provide quicker legal aid for those detained in police stations across Nigeria. During a recent discussion on Wednesday, Falana revealed that he is in talks with the Attorney General of the Federation to establish legal aid desks at police stations nationwide. These desks […] The post Falana Champions Legal Aid Desks At Police Stations For Prompt Justice appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Prominent Senator Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking GOP wipeout in 2026 elections

Senator Ted Cruz, usually a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, sounded the alarm on the administration’s move to ramp read more Prominent Senator Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking GOP wipeout in 2026 elections

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2 w. ago INEC Notifies Akpabio Of Failed Move To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially informed the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of its decision to reject a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, from the Senate, for failing to meet constitutional requirement. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition failed to meet the […]

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2 w. ago Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice

Tribune Online Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,representing Kogi Central, has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting the recent petition to recall her from the Senate, describing the move as a triumph of justice. Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Zero Waste Day: Senate Backs Moves To Engage 30m Youths By 5GEE Ecocitizen Campaign

In celebration of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, Nigeria is set to showcase the 5GEE Ecocitizen campaign aimed at engaging over 30 million youths across more than 8,000 electoral wards in the country. The initiative, which enjoys the support of the Senate, seeks to mobilise more than 10 million community Eco-citizen Marshalls and […]

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3 w. ago Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption

Tribune Online Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community on Friday declared a loss of confidence in the senator representing the area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office, and betrayal of public trust. Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has directed the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPE), to immediately halt the planned sale of Lafarge Cement Plc to a Chinese company. The move according to the Senate, is to protect national security and economic sovereignty. It also mandated its Committees on Capital Market, Trade and Investment and Securities […] The post Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm over national security, economic concerns

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   In a bid to protect national security and economic sovereignty, the Senate has directed the Bureau of Public Procurement to immediately halt the planned sale of Lafarge Cement Plc to a Chinese company. It also mandated its Committees on Capital Market, Trade and Investment and Securities and Exchange Commission to […] The post Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm over national security, economic concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kogi Central groups sponsoring Senator Natasha’s recall unmasked as unregistered entities

By Seyi Babalola Fresh revelations have emerged, exposing the Kogi Central groups behind the move to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as unregistered entities lacking legal recognition. A letter from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) dated March 27 2025, confirmed that Kogi Central Political Frontier, one of the main groups spearheading the recall process, does not […] The post Kogi Central groups sponsoring Senator Natasha’s recall unmasked as unregistered entities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lafarge Cement: Senate intervenes, seeks transparency in sale of factory to Chinese

Tribune Online Lafarge Cement: Senate intervenes, seeks transparency in sale of factory to Chinese The Senate on Thursday called for transparency in the ongoing negotiations to sell Lafarge Cement Plc to Chinese investors. It specifically asked the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) to ensure that the “divestment process prioritises national security and economic sovereignty.” The Senate passed the resolution following a motion moved by Sen. Salisu Afolabi (Ogun-Central), who […] Lafarge Cement: Senate intervenes, seeks transparency in sale of factory to Chinese Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Counsel alleges Auxilliary beaten, handcuffed in Police custody

Tribune Online Counsel alleges Auxilliary beaten, handcuffed in Police custody Counsel to the former Chairman of the Park Management System Disciplinary Committee, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, a.k.a. Auxiliary, Mr. Olalekan Ojo (SAN), has narrated how his client was allegedly beaten and denied access to legal representation while in police custody. Counsel alleges Auxilliary beaten, handcuffed in Police custody Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo wades into allegation against INEC recalling Senator Akpoti

Ohanaeze Ndigbo wades into allegation against INEC recalling Senator Akpoti From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has waded into allegation against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of making move to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi central, saying the unfounded allegation is undemocratic that could jeopardise the neutrality of the […] The post Ohanaeze Ndigbo wades into allegation against INEC recalling Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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