“Now that you’re a senator, I’m going to create time for us to come spend quality moments here, you will enjoy it.” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central) has leveled severe allegations against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of making inappropriate sexual advances toward her. The lawmaker made the allegations during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, citing a pattern of personal and political frustrations she has faced as a...
The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the stalled Odukpani Oil and Gas Park project in Cross River State, raising concerns about its future and its potential to revolutionize Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Nigerian content development and monitoring to investigate the non-completion of the oil and gas park project in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. This investigation is to ensure...
Speaker Abbas has assured that the tax reform bills will be thoroughly examined to ensure they serve the best interests of Nigerians The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has assured Nigerians that the House will meticulously examine the proposed tax reform bills to ensure they serve the best interests of the people. Speaking at a public hearing on the bills in Abuja on Wednesday, organised by the Special Committee on Tax Reform...
The retreat will review all submissions and memoranda to craft legislation acceptable to all regions and stakeholders. The senate has reiterated its dedication to a comprehensive review of all submissions on the tax reform bills, emphasising the need for thorough scrutiny and stakeholder engagement. To advance this effort, the senate committee on finance has scheduled a three-day retreat for consultations with experts. The committee’s chairman, Sen. Sani Musa (APC, Niger east), announced this during a...
At the center of the controversy is a post saying Natasha believed being a lawmaker was merely about “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers.” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has filed a defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suit, lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court on February 25, 2025, also names the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and his Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon...
It is important to note that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was absent from the day’s plenary. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has made an indirect mockery of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He made a remark identifying Natasha as an inexperienced senator who needs proper orientation to serve her people. Akpabio made these comments during Tuesday’s plenary while responding to a motion raised by Sen. Yemi Adaramodu on the drama that unfolded last week between Akpabio...
One of the incidents cited as proof of Kawu’s disloyalty to NNPP was the presence of top APC officials at his daughter’s wedding and at the commissioning of projects in Sumaila Local Government Area. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has taken disciplinary action against Senator Kawu Sumaila (Kano south) and three other members, suspending them for alleged anti-party activities and ties with Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The...
Akpabio urged all stakeholders, government agencies, businesses, and civil society to actively participate in shaping a tax system that works for all Nigerians. The senate committee on finance has commenced a two-day public hearing on four critical tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s revenue administration framework. These bills are: the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, the Joint Revenue Board Bill, and the Nigeria Tax Bill. The hearing serves as...
In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, the focus is on widowhood to women safety, examining key bills and motions that aim to protect and empower vulnerable groups in Nigeria. About the Widowhood Leave Bill The Nigerian legislature has taken a significant step in addressing the often-overlooked struggles of grieving spouses through the proposed Widowhood Leave Bill sponsored by Rep. Abdullahi Saidu Musa (APC, Niger). In a public hearing organised...
The deputy speaker disclosed that none of the 31 state creation requests met constitutional requirements, while many amendment bills face duplication issues Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that none of the 31 requests submitted for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Kalu, who also doubles as the Deputy Speaker of the House, made this known during a two-day retreat for committee...
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