Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, CFR, FCNA, has celebrated the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on the occasion of her 65th birthday celebration today. Senator Barau, in a congratulatory message to the First Lady, hailed her contribution to nation-building through her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). ” I join…
Audit report : Senate clarifies stance on N210trillion …. says unaccounted for and not stolen by NNPC …Insists on appearance of Ojulari before it. The Senate through its committee on Public Accounts , clarified on Thursday that the N210trillion financial infraction raised against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ( NNPCL) , in the audit…
Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa who was impeached as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is set to return as the new Speaker Obasa’s security details has now been restored just as those of Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have been withdrawn. Meranda was Obasa’s deputy before the impeachment. After his removal,…
… says security agencies yet to confirm missing journalist’s whereabouts The first day of the spiritual excercise embarked on by the management and staff of FirstNews has come and gone with an admonition by Publisher of the organization, Daniel Iworiso-Markson for the staff to remain steadfast and have faith that Mr. Segun Olatunji, their missing…
The House of Representatives wishes to inform the public and stakeholders of the rescheduling of the resumption date from the ongoing recess. Originally slated for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the new resumption date is now set for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. According to a statement signed by the House Spokesman, Rt. Hon. Akin Rotimi (Jr),…
By Anderson Osiebe *O! Ukana’s Illustrious Son!* *Akwa Ibom’s Shining Light!* *Nigerian Senate’s Sturdy Anchor!* We rise with one voice to celebrate your transformative leadership, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON. Your stewardship as President of the 10th Senate has been nothing short of revolutionary, a masterclass in legislative excellence, strategic governance, and unwavering commitment…
The senator representing Bayelsa Central, Senator Benson Friday Konbowei has said that Nigeria’s security challenges, particularly Boko Haram and banditry, and the perceived inadequacy of the national security forces, probably requires an external intervention, such as US President Trump’s call. US President Donald Trump had ordered the military to prepare for action in Nigeria to…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has called for closer ties between Nigeria and People’s Republic of China. He also advocated deepening of Parliamentary collaboration between the two countries. Akpabio made the call when a Chinese delegation led by the Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),…
The Enone Elite Fronts (EEF) unequivocally condemns the heinous and cowardly act of the alleged assassination attempt on Chief (Dr.) Philip Agbese, the distinguished House of Representatives member representing the esteemed Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency. In a statement released today, the group expresses profound dismay and outrage at the barbaric and callous nature of the incident,…
HALLOWMACE FOUNDATION AFRICA, Abuja, Nigeria (Advocating Equity, Governance, and Justice ) *DATE:* July 25, 2025 Call for Dialogue: HallowMace Foundation Urges Resolution On National Assembly Access Concerns HallowMace Foundation Africa, a nonpartisan advocate for governance equity, issues this statement regarding recent developments at Nigeria’s National Assembly. We encourage constructive dialogue to resolve the current…
