Akpoti-Uduaghan: No Official Petition Against Akpabio, Says Senate

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 […]

Defamation Lawsuit: Kogi Lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Files N100.3bn Suit Against Akpabio

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 […]

Nigerian Senate Proposes Ban on Dollar Salaries and Foreign Currency Transactions.

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 […]

Wike Refuses to Halt FCT Demolitions Despite Senate Probe

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 […]

South-East Senate Caucus Opposes Tinubu’s Tax Bills, Advocates Wider Consultations

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 […]