The bill, seeking the establishment of the centre, passed second reading after a debate at the Senate on Tuesday. The bill aimed at positioning Nigeria as a major player in the global digital economy, capturing Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Communication Technology Solutions. Senator Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti South), who sponsored the bill said the proposed centre…
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…
Former Abia State Governor and Chairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will face no real opposition in the 2027 presidential election, describing the contest as “Tinubu versus Tinubu.” Speaking to members of the Senate Press Corps at the National…
After mild face off between members of the Senate Committee on Aviation and the Chairman of Airpeace Airlines, Allen Onyeama over runway overshoot on the 13th of July this year at Port Harcourt International Airport , the committee gave Airpeace a clean bill of health . But critical stakeholders in the Aviation sector like the…
The Senate has passed through third reading a bill seeking to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other places across the country. The bill which is a concurrent legislation from the House of Reps, aims to protect students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse within academic environments, while…
President Donald Trump’s recent threat of possible military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians stirred debate in the Senate on Tuesday, eliciting contrasting views between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibrin. While Akpabio distanced himself from a viral report claiming he had responded to Trump’s comments, saying, “Who am I…
Over 1,000 members of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP)/Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State have been received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin The decampees, under the umbrella of Kwankwasiyya One Blood, based their decision to join the APC on the numerous interventions by…
*OFFICIAL STATEMENT: A Firm Condemnation Of Military Intervention And An Unwavering Commitment To Democracy In Nigeria* *From: HallowMace Foundation Africa* *Date:* 30th October 2025 *SUBJECT: Upholding Democratic Governance In Nigeria* The HallowMace Foundation Africa, a non-governmental organization dedicated to advocacy and democratic consolidation, issues this statement to categorically condemn any and all alleged plots of…
The Senate has confirmed Bernard Doro as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following a brief screening session that lasted less than 30 minutes. Doro, who becomes the third ministerial nominee from Plateau State, used the opportunity to outline his vision for fostering an inclusive humanitarian ecosystem in the country. He promised to…
Few hours after confirmation of appointments of new Service Chiefs by the Senate on Wednesday , the presidency reacted to it with elation . Specifically the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters , Senator Basheer Lado in a personally signed statement, expressed his happiness on the smooth screening and confirmation of appointments…
