Former presidential aide Reno Omokri says President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of him as an ambassador-designate has deepened his appreciation of forgiveness and national service. In a statement issued on Sunday, Omokri thanked God, his family and President Tinubu, describing the nomination as an act that reflects the administration’s focus on national healing. Omokri said the …
The Federal Government did not pay any ransom to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in Kebbi and Niger states, the Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has said. Adaramodu made the clarification on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, amid growing public speculation over the recent rescue operations. Adaramodu, who is representing …
The Senate on Tuesday ordered a comprehensive investigation into the Safe School Fund following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. Lawmakers questioned why repeated allocations for school security have failed to prevent recurrent attacks on educational institutions. During plenary in Abuja, the upper chamber also urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the recruitment of …
…Says Orji Kalu was quoted out of context The Senate has dismissed reports alleging moves to impeach the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, describing such claims as baseless and misleading. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), made the clarification on Tuesday at the National Assembly, stressing that no discussion or …
The Senate has dismissed the written explanations submitted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over alleged unaccounted funds amounting to N210 trillion from 2017 to 2023. This decision was taken by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wadada (APC, Nasarawa West), following the company’s failure to appear in person …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced December 2025 as the final deadline for the total ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small glass or PET bottles with a capacity of less than 200 millilitres. According to the Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, …
Nigeria is set to take a leading role in Africa’s digital economy and e-governance sector as the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025 prepares for presidential assent. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to sign the legislation into law this week. The bill, jointly drafted by the Senate and the House of Representatives, was …
The Senate has disclosed that about $303 billion in proceeds from stolen crude oil transactions, both local and international, have remained unaccounted for over the years. This revelation followed the presentation of an interim report by the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft and Related Sabotage in the Niger Delta. Presenting the report, …
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 …
Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Imo State, Athan Achonu, has said state governors determine who emerges in the Senate, House of Representatives and state Houses of Assembly. Achonu, who spoke on Tuesday during an appearance on News Central’s Breakfast Central, explained that governors exercise such influence because they control the local government system. He …
