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13 Dec
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, have been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged unlawful removal of Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The president and 10 others were sued…
12 Dec
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has said that he is not ready to stop carrying out the demolition of illegal properties In Abuja. Wike said this following the numerous criticism from the public after the minister oversaw the demolition of some structures in the FCT in recent months. He has…
C of O debt by Abuja property owners exceeds N300b - Wike
12 Dec
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed why the lawmakers cannot stop the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from carrying out demolitions in Abuja. The minister was accused of revoking the land titles to an estate in the FCT and issued the same to Saravera Nigeria Limited, and the Minority Leader and…
Sen. Godswill Akpabio... Photo: Lucy Ladidi Elukpo for The Guardian.Sen. Godswill Akpabio... Photo: Lucy Ladidi Elukpo for The Guardian.
11 Dec
The Senate on Wednesday passed the second reading of a bill to establish the Federal College of Vocational and Technical Studies in Naka, Benue State, aimed at addressing unemployment through skills acquisition and technical education. Presenting the bill, Senator Titus Zam (APC-Benue) stressed the urgent need to equip Nigeria’s youth with practical skills to combat…
Barau hails Akpabio
8 Dec
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, praising his unwavering dedication to national progress and legislative excellence. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described Akpabio as a…
Akpabio
6 Dec
The unending twists and turns over the controversial Tax Reforms Bills continued yesterday when the Senate during its plenary contradicted itself over Wednesday proceedings on the matter. While reaffirming its unwavering commitment to advancing the tax bills, the Red Chamber clarified that no part of the legislative process has been halted or withdrawn. During Thursday’s…
26 Nov
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday hosted a historic visit by His Excellency Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress of China. The visit, the first of its kind by a Chinese parliamentary leader, was warmly received by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who called for…
Akpabio
3 Nov
THE Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, has applauded the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, for what he described as "his uncommon professionalism" in steering the screening exercise of the seven ministerial nominees. Lado also acknowledged the leadership of the Senate and the senators in the parliament for the prompt…
1 Nov
The 10th Senate President Cup, on Thursday, has named Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen and esteemed coaches Patrick Udoh, and Daniel Amokachi, Peter Rufai, and former Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa as ambassadors ahead of kickoff. The Tournament Coordinator, John Bassey Ekpenyong, in a statement, emphasized the strategic selection of these ambassadors, citing their roots…
The Senate on Wednesday approved seven ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu
30 Oct
The Senate on Wednesday approved seven ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees were screened and approved at a plenary session, following discussions at the committee level. The new ministers and their portfolios include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour & Employment), Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (Minister of State, Foreign…
Akpabio
24 Oct
The Senate will commence the screening of seven ministerial nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday next week. The fixing of the date follows the reading of the president's letter by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. The ministerial nominees for the Senate’s consideration and approval are Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian…
Akpabio
24 Oct
The Federal Government has filed a six-count against nine defendants for allegedly publishing false information on October 16 that the Department of State Services (DSS) laid siege to the National Assembly with a view to effecting the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/555/2024, was filed before the Federal High Court in…

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Government will not accept the N532 billion contract variation requested for by the contractors handling the Abuja International Airport second runway. Keyamo stated this when he appeared before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Aviation to defend the ministry’s 2025 budget. He…
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The Minister of the Federal capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu administration has expended more than N300 billion on development of FCT satellite towns. Wike stated this on Wednesday, while inaugurating the nine-kilometre Paikon Kore – Ibwa Road, in Gwagwalada, Gwagwalada Area Council. He said that the amount, spent between January…
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Some staffers of the Federal University Dutsin-ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, have urged the government to pay their outstanding salary arrears which the government has been allegedly owing them. The affected members of staff claimed that they were employed between March and July, 2020, assumed duty without delay, but they started receiving salary about six to…
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The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has validated its National Biosafety Guidelines on Low-Level Presence (LLP) to ensure that only approved Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are safely imported into the country. Speaking during the presentation and validation of the guidelines on Wednesday in Abuja, the Director-General of NBMA, Dr Agnes Asagbra, emphasised the agency’s commitment…
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  Nasarawa State Government has cautioned mining companies against fraudulent practices capable of causing chaos and insecurity in communities in the state. Dr Emmanuel Akabe, acting governor of the state, said this to newsmen on Wednesday in Lafia, while reacting to an ongoing dispute involving a lithium mining company. The company, Timadix Geomin Consult Limited,…
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The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has apprehended a hit-and-run driver, Dauda Bello, over alleged reckless driving. The task force’s Director, Press and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, left the victim, Oluwole Bukola, severely injured. “Preliminary…