43 h. ago Tension as Natasha tackles Senate President over seat relocation

The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Thursday, called security for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid a heated argument over sitting arrangement at the plenary. An ensuing rowdiness threatened plenary proceedings as Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order Read More

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45 h. ago Senators urge calm as Akpabio, Kogi lawmaker clash at Senate

The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Thursday, called security for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid a heated argument over sitting arrangement at the plenary. An ensuing rowdiness threatened plenary proceedings as Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order Read More

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51 h. ago Senate urges NJC to resolve Benue chief judge removal crisis

The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, in line with constitutional provisions. It also urged its Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate the matter and report back in two weeks. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the resolutions followed Read More

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52 h. ago Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to honour the memory of the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, by read more Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

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3 d. ago Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Alleged USAID Terrorism Funding In Nigeria

The Senate has summoned security and intelligence chiefs to investigate allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was funding terrorism in Nigeria. The resolution was adopted following an Motion of Urgent National Security raised by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, during plenary on Wednesday. Ndume emphasised the gravity […]

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5 d. ago Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to probe terrorism allegation made by US Congressman Scott Perry. Recall that Mr. Perry had recently accused former U.S president, Barack Obama of allegedly funding notorious terrorist group, Boko Haram through United States Agency for International Development. The Republican from Pennsylvania, made […] The post Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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