Senator Sumaila Kawu was also replaced with Senator Tahir Monguno as the new Northern Senators Forum (NSF) Publicity Secretary  Barely 48 hours after the resignation of Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) as Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (APC Katsina Central), has announced his emergence as the new Chairman. This was a sequel to the unanimous endorsement by Senators across the three geo-political zones in the North who also appointed...
World Kidney Day is a health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys and overall health as a way of reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease. The Senate has called on the federal government and other stakeholders to launch an extensive public education campaign to raise awareness about kidney disease prevention, risks and available treatment. This is as it resolved to call the attention of members of the Committee on Health...
Ningi’s recent actions have thrust him into the spotlight, leading to a three-month suspension. Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), a seasoned figure in the Nigerian political landscape, has found himself recently at the centre of a storm in the National Assembly. Over three hours of energy and resources were expended during Tuesday’s plenary in the red chamber as Senators unleashed their plight on the budget padding allegations by Senator Ningi and voted in favour...
Idiong, renowned for his extensive experience in the technology sector and visionary leadership approach, assumes the helm of Heirs Technologies with a wealth of accomplishments. Heirs Technologies, a prominent digital transformation company, has declared the appointment of Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), signalling a strategic move to fortify its position in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions and IT consulting services for businesses. Idiong, renowned for his extensive experience in the technology sector and...
The difficulty caused by cancer and the increasing number of patients in Nigeria is very frightening and requires immediate action to cushion the effect on diagnosed persons. The cancer scourge, which has claimed many lives due to the financial constraints of affected persons has prompted the House of Representatives to move for free cancer treatment in Nigerian teaching hospitals to reduce the death of patients. Reports indicate that Nigeria has one of the highest cancer...
The Senators from the Southern part of Nigeria revived the Forum nine months after the inauguration of the 10th Assembly. Amid the turmoil within the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), which saw Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) serving as Chairman until his suspension from the Senate over allegations of 2024 budget padding, the Southern Senators have revived their forum. The Senators from the Southern part of Nigeria revived the Forum nine months after the inauguration...
The suspension of both the Minister and the dismissal of the National Coordinator of the Social Investment Program led to the cessation of these crucial assistance programs. The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to immediately resume the disbursement of funds for the N-Power and other Social Investment Programmes (SIP) to cushion the effects of hardship faced by vulnerable Nigerians. The lawmakers made the call sequel to a motion of urgent national importance...
Speaking to the Nigerian Senate about the security situation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Nyesom Wike noted that there have been positive developments in reducing it. The Senate, in the early hours of the day’s plenary, resolved into a closed-door session to meet with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe. The closed-door session began at 12:18 pm and ended at 1:50 pm following...
Urum Kalu Eke had rejected President Bola Tinubu’s appointment as a member of the CBN Board. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Ruby Onwudiwe as a member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. This according to President Tinubu is by the provisions of Section 10 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Establishment Act 2007. “I am pleased to present for confirmation, by the Senate, the appointment of...
Ningi’s resignation as chairman of NSF was a sequel to his suspension for three months by the Senate over his statement on the alleged padding of the 2024 budget. Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), has resigned as the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF). Ningi’s resignation as was a sequel to his suspension for three months by the Senate over his statement on the alleged padding of the 2024 budget. The resignation was...
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