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In a bold stance against the recent surge in electricity tariff, Senator Ali Ndume, the chief whip of the Nigerian Senate, has vehemently opposed the decision by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to increase electricity rates for consumers under the B and A classification...

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...

In a recent address at the State House in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu dismissed critics of budget padding, asserting that they lacked understanding of the budgetary arithmetic. The president's remarks came during a dinner with Senate leadership, where he also reiterated his commitment to...

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...

An investigation by Premium Times has validated the startling claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi regarding the presence of over N53 billion worth of projects without specific locations in Nigeria's 2024 Appropriations Act. Senator Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, recently...

Nigerian opposition party leader Atiku Abubakar has condemned what he calls a "disgraceful track record" of opacity in handling corruption cases. Atiku, a former vice president, voiced his concerns following recent allegations of budget padding amounting to N3 trillion by Senator Abdul Ningi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In a recent Senate session, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe exposed corruption within the ranks as he disclosed that senior senators received ₦500 million each from the 2024 budget. Shockingly, a video captured Senate President Akpabio attempting to silence Jarigbe by instructing the cutting off...

Senator Abdul Ningi from Bauchi central senatorial district revealed that there is an undisclosed budget separate from the one passed in the National Assembly. He mentioned that experts are reviewing it, and a report will be presented to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on BBC, Ningi expressed...

Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign an Executive Order aimed at curbing the rise of unexplained wealth in Nigeria. Commending Tinubu's recent directive to deposit crude oil revenues into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ndume emphasized...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio stirred controversy by announcing new minority leadership positions, replacing members ousted by court rulings. The appointments of Abba Moro and Osita Ngwu as minority leader and whip, respectively, sparked immediate dissent from LP's Tony Nwoye, who vehemently...

The Senate urged the federal government to work with the United Nations to ensure an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. They also called for a two-state solution to end the violence in which thousands, including women, children, and aid workers, have been killed.

The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to purchase 2023 model Toyota Land Cruisers for its members at a contract price of around N160 million each. This move has sparked controversy and criticism from the public due to the high cost of living and economic challenges facing many Nigerians...

Workers at Nigeria's 36 state and national assemblies have announced plans to shut down their respective workplaces until their demands for financial autonomy for the legislative arm are met. The workers, organized under the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), are calling on...