Draw Line Between Activism and Slander, APC Chieftain Warns VeryDarkMan

Draw Line Between Activism and Slander, APC Chieftain Warns VeryDarkMan

By Chinedu Echianu The South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Blessing Agbomhere Esq has warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the President of the Senate and number three citizen of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio following what he described as Otse's unwarranted and slanderous verbal attack on the person of Akpabio for leading a […]

April 28, 2025 5

News

NCC Boss Hails Presidential Aide,Senator Lado

By Anayo Akwitti The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida has lauded the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado over his exemplary style of administering his office. This praise came on Tuesday when the Special Adviser received him in audience on a courtesy visit in his office at the National Assembly Complex. The EVC, Dr. Maida […]

April 16, 2025 6

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National Assembly

Senate President Call for More Police Recruitment

Oluwakemi Kindness President of the Senate, Senator Godswil Akpabio, has call for more recruitment exercises in the face of the security challenges in the country. Senator Akpabio, made the call in Abuja on Thursday saying though there is the need for more Police Recruitment but he notes that there must be proper and effective screening of candidates to ensure that the best candidates are selected especially with the state of […]

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Security

IGP Canvases Removal of Police Force From Envelope Budgetary System

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has call for the removal of the the Nigeria Police Force NPF from the envelope budgetary regime to allow for accurate funding projections. This adjustment, he explain, would enable greater flexibility and ensure the availability of funds to manage the Force more effectively. He spoke at a budget defence session of the 2025 budget for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) […]

January 16, 2025 13 1 2

National Assembly

Senate Clarifies Misrepresented Report of N1.1b, N850m fraud Against JAMB Registrar

By Chinedu Echianu The Senate has clarified on Wednesday that reports of N1.1 billion spent on meals and entertainment and N850 million spent on security and insecticide in the aftermath of Monday’s budget defence session by the Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) was misrepresented in the media. Reacting in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, the Senate Committee Chairman on Finance, Senator Sani Musa stated that the comprehensive report […]

January 16, 2025 69

National Assembly

NASS to Tackle alleged economic sabotage in Oil sector– Senate Leader Bamidele

By: Anayo Akwiti The leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has announced that the National Assembly (NASS) will intensify its efforts to address alleged economic sabotage in the nation’s oil and gas sector. In his New Year message titled "Another Year of Limitless Opportunities," Bamidele outlined the legislative agenda for 2025, which includes deliberation on the ₦49.7 trillion 2025 budget, tax reform bills, […]

January 1, 2025 8

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Economy

NAICOM Hails Passage of New Insurance Bill by 10th Senate

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has lauded the Senate following the passage of the new Insurance Consolidated Bill. NAICOM which said it warmly welcomes the passage noted that it is optimistic that the legislation will unlock the growth, prosperity, and potentials of the insurance sector. The commission in a statement said the passage of the Bill has marked a significant milestone in the country's efforts to revamp […]

December 18, 2024 19 2

General

Senate Ad – Hoc Committee Begins Investigation Into Alleged Economic Sabotage In The Petroleum Industry.

Barring any last minute changes Senate Ad - hoc Committee investigating alleged Economic Sabotage in the Petroleum Industry will today have an interactive session with Stakeholders in the sector. The 15 man committee headed by Senate leader, Bamidele had in its maiden press conference assured Nigerians that it would leave no stone unturned in unraveling the problems in the nation's petroleum sector. Senator Bamidele said the committee is not out to witch-hunt […]

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