Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations as Natasha formally submits Petition
The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has categorically denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Centre), which is now before a court of competent jurisdiction. Senator Akpabio at the start today’s plenary session while reacting to the alleged sexual harassment by Senator Natasha stressed that he has always upheld high […]
President Tinubu increases 2025 budget to N54.2 trillion
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Tinubu, in a letter read during yesterday’s plenary in both chambers, said the proposed increase arose from the N1.4 trillion additional revenues made by Federal Inland Revenue Service, N1.2 trillion generated by Nigeria Customs Service and […]
Senate Orders Arrest of Julius Berger MD Over Road Project
Meanwhile, the Upper legislative chamber has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Julius Berger PLC for failing to appear before its Committee on Works to explain the stalled execution of the Itu-Odukpani highway contract. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the resolution during plenary, following a Point of Order raised by Senate […]
Senate Denies DSS Invasion of NASS Over Alleged Impeachment Moves
The Nigerian Senate has debunked rumours of impeachment plot against the President of the Senate by unknown aggrieved Senators. Reacting to an online publication which claimed that there were underground moves to remove him from office, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Described such reports as fake and should be totally disregarded. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that […]
Senate raises alarm over substandard petroleum products
Senate today raised an alarm over the alleged influx of substandard Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil or diesel into the country’s market. In a matter of urgent national importance, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong observed that on refineries to offshore Togo for distribution to Nigeria. According to him, the quality of […]
Senator Ninji back to duties after a three-month suspension
Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, has resumed his legislative duties in the upper chamber after a three-month suspension, over budget padding claims. Upon his return today, Senator Ningi speaking at plenary, expressed his appreciation to the Senate for recalling him from suspension after spending 75 out of 90 days slammed on him on March […]
Organized Labour insist on Planned Nationwide Strike
The leadership of the National Assembly and representatives of the Federal Government on Sunday evening, met with the leadership of the organised labour to avert the planned nationwide strike scheduled for today Monday, June 3. At the meeting, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who said the demands of labour are justifiable, however, appealed to Organised Labour […]
Retired Police Officers storms National Assembly
Retired Police Officers under the contributory pension scheme yesterday stormed the National Assembly in Abuja, in protest of their several months’ unpaid pensions. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Chairman of the retirees, Christopher Effiong, lamented the unbearable conditions of the retired police officers, asking the Federal government to remove them from the Contributory pension […]