The senate passed the 2025 budget for second reading and adjourned for Christmas break until January 14, 2025 Senate adjourns for Christmas break The senate has adjourned plenary until January 14, 2025. The announcement was made by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary, shortly after the passage of the second reading of the 2025 budget. In his closing remarks, Akpabio extended holiday wishes to his colleagues, the Speaker and leadership of...
Akpabio extended holiday wishes to his colleagues, the Speaker and leadership of the House of Representatives, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Nigerian public. The National Asembly has adjourned its plenary sitting until January 14, 2025. The announcement was made by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu during Thursday’s plenary, shortly after the passage of the second reading of the 2025 budget bill....
Bamidele explained that the extension was essential to enable the federal government to complete ongoing projects outlined in the 2024 budget. The senate has approved an extension of the implementation of the capital aspect of the 2024 budget, now set to run until June 30, 2025. This decision followed a request from President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to approve the extension to ensure that the government can fully utilise all components of the...
Senate President Akpabio eulogised President Tinubu in superlative terms during the latter’s 2025 budget presentation to a joint session of the national assembly President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has praised President Bola Tinubu in superlative terms and trumpted the gains of his administration, including on security. Making a welcome remark during the formal presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, Akpabio said no community in Nigeria is threatened by terrorism under Tinubu. He also...
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...
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...
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