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In a landmark decision, the Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to increase the salaries of federal and state judicial officers by 300 percent. This significant pay raise was endorsed by the Senate on Wednesday, following the report presented by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Mohammed Tahir…
The Nigerian Senate witnessed a heated debate on Wednesday as senators clashed over the bill to establish a National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission, aimed at regulating, managing, preserving, and controlling ranches across the country. Despite the contentious discussions, the bill, tagged SB. 466, was approved for a second reading and referred to the Senate…
The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to purchase 360 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for its members, stating that the preference for imported SUVs over locally manufactured ones is based on cost and durability considerations. While the Senate did not disclose the actual cost of each vehicle, it emphasized that the choice of SUVs was…
Senator Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has provided insights into his abrupt exit from the Senate chamber following an altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The incident occurred during a plenary session when Senator Ndume invoked a point of order to address what he considered procedural violations within the chamber. During…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has disclosed the alleged embarrassment he experienced when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) took action against him, and he criticized the EFCC’s approach in handling high-profile arrests. Akpabio shared these insights during the Senate screening of Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC’s chair. Akpabio expressed his views that the EFCC often…
Tensions ran high in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday as Chief Whip Ali Ndume staged a dramatic walkout following a clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ndume had raised a point of order, citing Order 54 of the Senate Rule Book, to express concerns about the Senate President’s conduct in the chamber, which he believed…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has officially revealed the chairmen of the 74 full-standing committees of the 10th Senate. After hours of closed-door sessions, the Senate committees were announced on Monday, showcasing a blend of experienced politicians and seasoned leaders taking the helm of various critical committees. Some notable names were included in the list…