Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that some senators are already becoming anxious over their chances of securing return tickets to the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio made the remark on Wednesday during the inauguration of the National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election. The Senate President noted …
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff, following the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed Service Chiefs at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The confirmation came amid heightened security concerns and fresh reports of an alleged coup plot, which have unsettled the nation’s political …
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation followed a screening session held during the Senate’s plenary in Abuja, where lawmakers examined his qualifications and suitability for the role. Lawmakers Screen, Approve Nominee During the session, senators asked …
By Esther Ososanya The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has hinted at raising the salaries of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and other political office holders even as millions of Nigerians battle hunger and inflation. RMAFC chairman, Mohammed Shehu, told journalists in Abuja on Monday that President …
