Senator Ali Ndume, who represents the Borno South Senatorial District, has raised a serious concern about the deteriorating security situation in Borno State, Nigeria. Speaking during a recent appearance on Politics Today, a live political program aired by Channels Television, Ndume revealed that Boko Haram insurgents have taken control of three communities in the region. […]
NFSS Bill Will Bolster Tinubu’s Security Reforms – Osatimehin The Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) has emphasized that the approval of the Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) Bill will significantly contribute to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing national security. Commander General of NFSS, Wole Joshua Osatimehin, expressed appreciation to the Senate President, […]
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended representative of Kogi Central, has taken her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Meeting at the United Nations (UN) in New York, seeking global intervention over what she describes as political oppression and gender-based discrimination in Nigeria. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Appeal at the UN During the Women in Parliament Session at […]
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately lift the unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. According to SERAP, the suspension violates her fundamental right to freedom of expression, which is protected under both Nigerian law and international human rights standards. SERAP Condemns the Suspension as Unjust […]
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…Petition Declared Invalid as Senator Fails to Appear Before Ethics Committee Abuja – The Nigerian Senate has ruled against a petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, dismissing the allegations of sexual harassment due to procedural flaws. During a Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public […]
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Abuja – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), has stated that there is currently no formal petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio concerning allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show, monitored in Abuja, Adaramodu dismissed the accusations […]
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ABUJA – Federal lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a defamation lawsuit amounting to N100.3 billion against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The case, lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court (FCT), Abuja, stems from allegations of reputational damage caused by a social media post. According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio published a […]
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Nigerian Senate Pushes for Ban on Dollar Salaries and Foreign Currency Transactions The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill aimed at eliminating the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, recently passed its first reading and proposes significant changes to financial operations in […]
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has made it clear that he will continue demolishing properties in Abuja, despite calls from the Nigerian Senate for an investigation. The Senate recently established a committee to look into the demolitions after many residents were displaced, and asked Wike to provide an explanation […]
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IntroductionThe South-East Senate Caucus has withheld its support for President Bola Tinubu’s controversial tax reform bills, urging for broader consultations with stakeholders before their passage. The caucus emphasized the importance of inclusivity and fairness in framing policies that impact Nigerians. Caucus Position on Tax Reform BillsFollowing a closed-door meeting on Monday in Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s […]
