Senate President Godswill Akpabio welcomes back suspended Senator Abdul Ningi, describing him as a "very resourceful person" needed in the 10th senate. The unexpected reversal has left many observers puzzled, but the two lawmakers have pledged to work together for the betterment of Nigeria.
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Senate President Akpabio praises President Tinubu for reinstating Nigeria's old anthem, emphasizing unity and brotherhood. The bill passed by the National Assembly marks a significant legislative move, sparking debates on national identity.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised President...
Amidst the highly anticipated return to its refurbished chamber, the Nigerian Senate found itself embroiled in a tumultuous session marked by a heated dispute over seating arrangements.
The commotion erupted when Senators Danjuma Goje and Sahabi Yau, representing Gombe Central and Zamfara North...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has signaled the imminent lifting of Senator Abdul Ningi's suspension, sparking intense scrutiny and debate across political circles.
Senator Ningi, representing the PDP from Bauchi Central, had been suspended following a contentious BBC Hausa interview where...
Senator Ahmed Ningi of Bauchi Central, recently suspended by the Senate for his claims of budget padding, has issued a stern ultimatum to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, demanding the immediate reversal of his suspension.
Through his legal representative, Femi Falana (SAN), Ningi warned of...
The National Assembly made a significant stride in higher education financing as it passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. This move comes following President Bola Tinubu's transmission of the Bill to the Assembly for consideration and...
Despite facing a recent suspension from the Senate, Senator Abdul Ningi could soon find himself back in the chambers. The three-month suspension was imposed on Ningi amidst allegations of budget padding amounting to N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget. The Senate, led by Senate President Godswill...
A recent report scrutinizing the breakdown of the 2024 budget passed by the 10th National Assembly (NASS) has revealed startling findings of unknown projects totaling N6.6 trillion.
The report, prompted by allegations of budget padding from suspended Senator Abdul Ningi, highlights the lack of...
Amidst escalating allegations of budget padding, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, staunchly defended the National Assembly's recent actions regarding the 2024 budget. Addressing reporters in Abuja, Bagudu emphasized that the Assembly's modifications did not...
Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi has demanded transparency regarding the alleged N3 trillion budget padding scandal currently rocking the Nigerian Senate.
Obi emphasized the need for explanations amidst claims and counter-claims surrounding the padded funds, stressing the...
Suspended Bauchi Central lawmaker, Senator Abdul Ningi, has accused the Senate of attempting to silence or arrest him following his exposure of alleged budget padding in the 2024 appropriation budget.
The Senate suspended Ningi for three months after he claimed that projects worth N3.7 trillion...
BudgIT, a civic organization focused on the Nigerian budget and public data, has endorsed suspended Senator Abdul Ningi's claims regarding a N3.7 trillion gap in the 2024 budget presented to the National Assembly.
The Director and co-founder of BudgIT, Seun Onigbinde, emphasized during an...
Southern Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has accused northern senators of consistently attempting to unseat a Senate president from the southern region abruptly. Addressing the Senate on Tuesday, Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, urged an end to the efforts to prolong the leadership election beyond...
Following the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi and his claims of budget padding, the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has expressed concerns about the credibility of the upper chamber.
In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Moro defended the Senate's decision to...
In a recent defense of the 2024 budget, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, a member of the Appropriation Committee in the Senate, justified the allocation of N7.61 billion for the empowerment of traditional rulers, arguing that they play a vital role in society. Ibrahim, countering criticisms, questioned...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accompanied by the Senate leadership, engages in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This strategic gathering unfolds just hours after the Senate's suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi for three months, a...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio voiced serious concerns over the perceived damage to the integrity of the Senate following the controversial statements made by Senator Abdul Ningi. The uproar stems from Ningi's recent interview with BBC Hausa, where he alleged that the National Assembly passed...
In a shocking revelation, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has exposed a massive scandal in the Nigerian Senate, disclosing that some senior senators received a staggering N500 million each from the 2024 budget.
This revelation has sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many expressing their...
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