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Again, Rivers Commissioner for Works Resigns, Joins Tinubu’s Govt
The Rivers State Commissioner for Works Mr. George-Kelly Alabo has resigned from Governor Siminalaye Fubara’s government.
The commissioner said he was leaving the government to take up a new position in the Federal Government, as the…
Senate to Collaborate with NBA on Constitution Review- Akpabio
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has called on the Nigerian Bar Association to collaborate with the National Assembly in the ongoing constitution review processs.
Senator Akpabio made the call when he received…
Sen Yar’Adua Replaces Ningi as Chairman Northern Senators’ Forum, Unveils Agenda
The chairman senate committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar'Adua on Thursday emerged as the new chairman of the Northern Senators' Forum.
The emergence of Yar'Adua, followed the resignation of the former chairman…
Southern Senators Form Caucus, Abiru, Umeh Emerge Leaders
Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru and Senator Victor Umeh have emerged as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Southern Senators Forum respectively.
The 51 Senators from 17 southern states, who met on Wednesday to revive the…
More Confusion as Senate Denies N500million Largesse to Members, Says ‘missing’…
The Senate has clarified the confusion over the accusation made by Senator Abdul Ningi alleging that over N3trillion was illegally “inserted” in the 2024 national budget cannot be accounted for.
FACTSHEET reported that the Senate after a…
Senate Allegations: ‘I’m Doing My Job as Minority Leader,’ Abba Moro Replies…
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction with the allegation by the senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District and Chairman, Norther Senators Forum, Abdul Ningi that the leadership of…
Kalu in Commonwealth, Calls for United Action Against Global Conflict, Climate Change
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Tuesday, said that Nigeria has contributed in no small measures towards political stability in Commonwealth.
He also said that from peacekeeping…
Senate Suspends Sen Abdul Ningi Over Allegations of Budget Padding (UPDATED)
enate suspends Abdul Ningi for three months over false budget padding claims
The senate has suspended Abdul Ningi, senator representing Bauchi central, for alleging that the 2024 budget was padded by N3 trillion.
The…
Kalu Seeks Review of Disability Act, Advocates for 5% Employment Quota for PWDs
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for the amendment of Disability Act to provide for at least, 5 % quota of employment for People Living with Disabilities (PWDs).
He also…
Northern Senators Allegations: 2024 Budget Not Padded, Tinubu Not Against the North- Presidency
The Presidency has denied that the 2024 national budget was inflated as alleged by a group under the aegis of “Northern Senators Forum.”
The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement on…