The day’s plenary was marked by mild tension as a senator staged a walkout on colleagues. Additionally, an arrest warrant was issued for the Managing Director of Julius Berger PLC over his refusal to honor senate invitations, while lawmakers also called for an immediate halt to building demolitions in Abuja. Senate issues warrant of arrest on Julius Berger MD The senate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Julius Berger PLC’s Managing Director, Dr....
Sen. Kingibe apologised for walking out on the senate but said “I expect fairness in the senate for everybody; concessions are given to other people, and I expect them to be given to me also.” The senate was thrown into a moment of tension during Thursday’s plenary session when Sen. Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT) attempted to raise a motion of urgent national importance regarding the demolition of an estate in Abuja. The ensuing exchange between...
Sen. Karimi opposed the motion, arguing that the minister should not be restrained from performing his statutory duties without first being heard. The senate has directed the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately suspend all ongoing demolitions of buildings and structures in the Abuja, except those sanctioned by a court order. This resolution followed the senate’s decision to establish an ad-hoc committee tasked with summoning the minister to provide explanations...
According to Sen. Ngwu, Julius Berger has failed to respond to multiple invitations to provide explanations for the project’s delays and cost escalations, despite receiving over ₦18 billion in public funds. The Senate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Dr. Peer Lubasch, Managing Director (MD) of Julius Berger PLC, following the company’s repeated refusal to appear before the Senate Committee on Works to address concerns over the delayed execution of the Itu-Odukpani Highway...
As required by the Constitution, Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 appropriation bill before the National Assembly. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signalled his readiness to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 by 10:30 a.m. This was made known by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary. Akpabio said, “His Excellency, the President of Nigeria has indicated his interest...
Governor Okpebholo’s farewell, the declaration of his seat vacant, and a resolution for urgent repairs of a long-neglected road dominated today’s senate plenary. Akpabio appoints ex-senate clerk as chief of staff The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced the appointment of Chinedu Francis Akubueze, the outgoing Clerk of the Senate, as his new Chief of Staff. The announcement was made during Tuesday’s plenary, where Akpabio commended Akubueze’s years of dedication and service to the...
Akubueze is retiring after serving as senate clerk since March 4, 2022, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced the appointment of Chinedu Francis Akubueze, the outgoing Clerk of the Senate, as his new Chief of Staff. The announcement was made during Wednesday’s plenary, where Akpabio commended Akubueze’s years of dedication and service to the National Assembly. This development follows the National Assembly Service Commission’s...
This decision came after Okpebholo made a final visit to the senate chamber to bid farewell to his colleagues, marking the end of his tenure as a senator. The senate has officially declared the Edo central senatorial seat vacant following the inauguration of its former occupant, Monday Okpebholo, as the Governor of Edo State. The announcement was made during Wednesday’s plenary after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter submitted by minority leader, Senator Abba...
Addressing his colleagues in an emotional farewell speech, Okpebholo reflected on his journey in the 10th Senate and his transition to the governorship of Edo State. The Senate on Wednesday held a valedictory session for Governor Monday Okpebholo who represented Edo Central in the National Assembly. Okpebholo had made a final visit to the Senate chamber to bid farewell to the 10th Senate, marking the end of his tenure as a senator. Among his entourage...
During the day’s plenary, President Bola Tinubu submitted a list of nominees to the senate for confirmation. Meanwhile, the Senate also passed two bills for second reading. Nominees for regional development commissions The senate received a request from President Bola Tinubu for the screening and confirmation of nominees for key positions in the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) and North-West Development Commission (NWDC). The request, which included chairpersons, executive directors, managing directors, and board members, was...
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