Senator Ningi revealed that the interview he had with the BBC was personal and not for the Northern Senators Forum. Senators have begun to go against each other following allegations of a N3 trillion padding to the 2024 budget. Trouble began when Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) made claims that the 2024 budget was padded with the sum of N3trn. Following these allegations, several Senators came out to deny these claims. READ ALSO: Budget...
The Senate has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the 30trn Ways and Means, in response to mounting concerns over the purported spending by the previous administration. The Ad hoc Committee chaired by Senator Isah Jibrin, (APC, Kogi East) and vice-chaired by Senator Sahabi Ya’u (PDP, Zamfara North) has been tasked with unravelling the mysteries surrounding the alleged spending. The committee is also expected to ensure accountability in the use...
Peter Obi says the shocking revelation by Senator Ningi on alleged N3 trillion budget padding for the 2024 fiscal year demands an explanation. The shocking revelation by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) regarding an alleged N3 trillion budget padding for the 2024 fiscal year has sparked deep concern among citizens. Among them is the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, who expressed his concerns on X (Twitter) stating, “One Senator...
“We don’t expect a ranking Senator not to pay due attention to details before making wild claims.” Following the claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi, (PDP, Bauchi Central), that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government is operating two versions of the 2024 budget, the presidency has replied by saying there is no truth whatsoever in the allegation. Acting under the banner of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Ningi, claimed in an interview he granted BBC...
Akpabio is the first Nigerian to be elected into the committee of the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament since 1964. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has been designated to be in the Preparatory Committee for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. According to a statement issued by the General Secretary of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) to the General Secretary of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU), Mr Martin Chungong, “Mr...
The Northern Senators forum chaired by Senator Ningi said the unexplained increase in the 2024 budget was unacceptable and questionable. The Northern Senators Forum has alleged that its consultants have uncovered N3trillion unexplained increase in the N28 trillion 2024 budget previously signed by President Bola Tinubu. The inexplicable increase, which was biassed against Nigeria in general and the North in particular, was deemed unacceptable by the forum. This was stated by the forum’s chairman, Senator...
Akpabio emphasized that no nation succeeds without investing in women as it is popularly agreed that “Train a woman and you train a nation”. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa Ibom), has congratulated women on the occasion of the 2024 International Day of Women, saying they deserve all the respect. Akpabio, in a statement to celebrate the women signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh singled...
These female lawmakers have been instrumental in shaping policies, advocating for gender equality, and championing the rights of women and marginalized groups across the country. As the world commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD), it is essential to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of female lawmakers in Nigeria who have been making significant strides in shaping the political landscape. These women are increasingly breaking barriers and making strides in politics, particularly in the legislative...
The United Nations has designated the theme: ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ for the 2024 edition of the International Women’s Day. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Abbas Tajudeen (APC, Kaduna) and his Deputy, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC, Aboa) have restated their commitment to empowering and including women in politics and governance, as the world marks the International Women’s Day on Friday. The United Nations has designated the theme: ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate...
Tax is a veritable tool used by governments to regulate economic and commercial activities and ensure the availability of funds for sustainable national development. One of the many matters that seem to be deliberated upon oftentimes by the National Assembly is non-remittance and under-remittance of funds meant as revenue generation for the national purse. The fact that most companies including oil firms are indebted to the federal government by way of non-remittance of tax running...
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