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Easter: Senator Barau preaches unity, tolerance, perseverance

Barau has urged Christians to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ and the lessons of Easter which emphasise peace, love, perseverance and forgiveness. As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Christians in the country. The Federal Government had declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays for the celebration of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. Senator Barau,...

Tinubu at 72: “You are a visionary leader” – Senator Barau   

Barau urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and offer President Tinubu their unwavering support as he resets Nigeria. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North), has called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a visionary leader and urged everyone to back him in his efforts to address the issues facing the nation. To commemorate President Tinubu‘s 72nd birthday, Barau made this statement on Thursday, March 28, 2024, through his Special Advisor...

Ningi gives Akpabio seven-day ultimatum to lift his suspension 

Ningi through his lawyer, Femi Falana warned that if the suspension is not lifted in the next seven days he would drag the Senate before the Federal High Court. Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), has given an ultimatum to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, demanding that he lift the suspension placed on him. This was disclosed in a letter dated 27th March 2024, through Ningi’s lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), who warned...

Ndume condemns hike in Hajj fees, urges Tinubu, Governors to pay for pilgrims

Pilgrims, who had previously paid the commission N4.9 million each for the 2024 hajj, have been instructed to pay an extra N1.9 million no later than March 28, while the cost of registration is now N8.5 million. Senator Ali Ndume APC, Borno South), has condemned the increase in the rate for the 2024 Hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), describing it as unfair and a calculated attempt to prevent Nigerian Muslims, particularly...

The Battle: National Assembly vs the Oronsaye Report

Despite the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision to fully implement the Steve Oronsaye panel report to reduce the cost of governance, restructuring, and rationalisation of federal agencies, parastatals, and commissions, the National Assembly is unmoved. Contrary to the Steve Oronsaye report, which suggests eliminating or merging several ministries, departments, and agencies to lower government expenses, it is no longer news that the National Assembly barely goes any week without considering establishment bills that question the...

Akpabio demands urgent action to end Gaza-Israeli Conflict

Akpabio in a passionate plea for humanitarian action in the Gaza-Israeli conflict said, “We can no longer allow a child to die tonight.” Godswill Akpabio, President of Nigeria’s Senate, called upon the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) to take decisive steps towards ending the longstanding conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Speaking at the ongoing 148th Session of the IPU Assembly in Geneva, Akpabio urged fellow delegates to prioritize humanity over ego and...

KIDNAPPING: Senator praises Nigerian Army over freedom of Kaduna school children 

Senator Yar’adua has pledged to enhance legislative measures to improve the welfare and well-being of the brave soldiers. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Nigerian Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua has commended the Nigerian Army and other Security Agencies for the successful rescue mission of kidnapped students of LEA School Kuriga in Chukun LGA of Kaduna State. Yar’adua made this known in a press release issued on Monday, he said “It is with profound gratitude and admiration...

Senate urges CBN to retrieve N1.079 trillion anchor borrowers loan from commercial banks

The Senate announced that if the current leadership of the CBN fails to offer necessary explanations, it will invite the former governor of the Bank to explain the N30 trillion “Ways and Means” that the Buhari administration obtained while in office. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been instructed by the Senate’s Ad-hoc committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways and Means to retrieve a significant amount of N1.079 trillion that was loaned to farmers...

Tinubu hosts Senators as they break Ramadan fast

Following the dinner, Senator Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North) took to his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) to appreciate President Tinubu for hosting the Senators which he described as “historic” President Bola Tinubu has hosted the leadership of the Senate to a dinner to break the Ramadan fast. The dinner was held at the State House on Thursday, 21st March 2024 with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, his Deputy, Jibrin Barau and other Principal...

Akpabio, Kalu, others in Geneva for 148th IPU meeting

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), a global organization of national parliaments is dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday arrived in Geneva, Switzerland as head of Nigeria’s delegation to the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland. Akpabio was accompanied on the trip by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu and Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. The Senate president...

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