Barau
24 Dec
* Bags Awards on the feat Records on Private Member Bills sponsorship among serving senators in the 10th National Assembly, obtained from the Rules and Business office, indicated that the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, tops with 21 bills within the last 18 months. One of the 21 private member bills sponsored…
13 Dec
President Bola Tinubu, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, governors, senators, and other dignitaries attended the wedding fatiha of the children of Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin. Two of Barau's children were married on Friday, with Jibrin Barau I. Jibrin (Abba) tying the knot with Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, daughter of the Emir…
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to advancing the tax bills, the Red Chamber clarified that no part of the legislative process has been halted or withdrawn.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…
4 Dec
The Senate has suspended further action on the contentious Tax Reform Bills following widespread public outcry and opposition from Northern Governors, who described the bills as "anti-democratic." The decision was announced by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau during Wednesday’s plenary. Barau explained that the Senate Committee on Finance had been directed to halt public hearings…
23 Nov
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibril on Saturday flagged off the distribution of 1,000 motorcycles to the men of the Kano State Police Command to enhance their operations. The provision of the motorbikes came a few months after the Senator representing Kano North disbursed vehicles to the state command to boost its tactical operations. Unveiling the…
16 Oct
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has expressed deep condolences following a devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majiya village, Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 95 individuals. The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed that over 50 others sustained injuries in the incident, which…
27 May 2024
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has paid a condolence visit to Gadan village of Gezawa Local Government Area, of Kano State to commiserate with the people of the community over the fire incident in a mosque. Last Wednesday, one Shafiu Abubakar Gadan, reportedly set the mosque ablaze while worshippers were performing…
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