Agom-Jarigbe’s letter of defection was read by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, who presided over the plenary. The lawmaker explained in the letter that his exit from PDP followed months of internal crises and irreconcilable divisions that had crippled the party at the national and state levels. “I rise to formally notify you and the…
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., has reiterated his dedication to advancing key legislative reforms, including the amendment of the National Assembly Service Act and the National Assembly Pension Board (Establishment) Bill. These initiatives are part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the parliamentary bureaucracy. According to the statement…
The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has ordered troops to engage årmed bandîts immediately on sight without waiting for further directives. Musa, during his Senate screening on Wednesday, said this instruction was essential for frontline protection and for restoring confidence in the country’s security efforts. Musa issued the directive while responding…
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Ten years after the launch of the Abuja centenary city, the Senate has opened up an investigation into the failed $18.5bn public-private sector-led project. HallowMace reports that Senate has therefore set up an ad-hoc committee to be chaired by the deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin. The sponsor of the bill, Sen. Yisa Oyelola representing…
Members of the All Progressives Congress under the umbrella of Concerned APC Members (CAM), have frowned at the purported suspension of the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje. Recall that Ganduje was on Tuesday allegedly suspended by APC in his Ward in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state. The state leadership,…
MEDIA COMMUNIQUE The recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in Calabar, upholding the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban (the Returning Officer in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Election), has sparked calls from some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While we respect the concerns raised by these…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has charged Nigerians especially the Christian faithful to emulate and adopt the virtues of Jesus Christ as they join others the world over to celebrate Easter. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu said the teachings of Christ…
By Anderson Osiebe. Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has defended his decision to withdraw a call for division during Tuesday’s emergency plenary session convened by the Senate to address the controversial Clause 60 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill — the clause dealing with Electronic Transmission of Election Results. The emergency session was called amid heightened public…
A bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Bill 2025 has passed second reading at the Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage during Wednesday’s plenary after a majority of senators supported it through a voice vote. Following its passage, the bill was referred to the Senate…
