Tag: Senate

Federal High Court Adjourns Hearing against Senator Natasha

Tolu Adebayo

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings until Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to address contempt claims against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid an escalating legal battle with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The dispute, rooted in allegations of misconduct and violations of court orders, highlights tensions within Nigeria’s legislative and judicial spheres. Justice Binta Nyako made the decision during a court session on Monday, following submissions from defense lawyers who accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of breaching a prior court directive prohibiting social media posts related to the ongoing case. The adjournment…

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fights Recall Petition, Alleges Signature Forgery

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fights Recall Petition, Alleges Signature Forgery Kogi Central: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Petitions Police Over Alleged Forgery in Recall Petition Abuja/Lokoja – The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Barrister Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, alleging widespread forgery in a petition purportedly initiated to recall her from the Senate. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition, submitted to the police authorities, claims that signatures and details on the recall document being circulated are largely fabricated, designed to…

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Senate Confirms Uzor Kalu As NASC Member, Other officials

Onwuama Arinze Godswill
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Senate Confirms Uzor Kalu As NASC Member, Other officials The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Hon. Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) alongside 11 others. In a significant development for the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), the Senate has confirmed the appointment of distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as a member of the commission. The confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service at the plenary session held on Wednesday, 10th May, 2023. Senator…

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Senator Natasha Strongly Denies Receiving N500 Million from Senate President Akpabio

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Senator Natasha Strongly Denies Receiving N500 Million from Senate President Akpabio ABUJA, Nigeria – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has vehemently debunked widespread reports and rumours alleging she received the sum of N500 million from the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Breaking her silence on the matter which had gained traction on social media and certain online platforms, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan categorically stated that no such transaction ever took place. In a statement released, the Senator described the claims as “false,” “malicious,” and “baseless,” designed to tarnish her…

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Nigerian Senate Approves 12 Members, Including Olayemi Cardoso, for Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee

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In a significant move to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s economy, the Nigerian Senate confirmed 12 members for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The confirmed members, led by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso as Chairman, are expected to swiftly devise policies aimed at revitalizing the nation’s ailing economy. The confirmation process, which took place on Thursday, followed the presentation of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions’ report, chaired by Senator Adetokuunbo Abiru. Senator Abiru highlighted the nominees’ wealth of experience and…

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Senate Criticizes N17 Trillion Loss to Tax Waivers, Urges FIRS to Adopt Rebating System

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In a session focused on the 2024 budget presentation of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Senate Committee on Finance, led by Senator Sani Musa, expressed dissatisfaction with the reported N17 trillion loss incurred by the country due to tax waivers over the last five years. The committee raised concerns about the allegedly abused tax waivers and urged the FIRS to suspend their implementation, recommending the adoption of a rebating system as an alternative. The Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, presented a targeted total tax collection of N19.4 trillion…

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President Tinubu Nominates Cardoso and CBN Deputy Governors for MPC Roles, Seeks Senate Confirmation

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President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to confirm the appointment of a Chairman and Members for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The President’s request was transmitted via a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and it was read during the plenary session in Abuja on Wednesday. The letter from President Tinubu outlined the proposed composition of the MPC, with CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso nominated as the Chairman. Additionally, eleven other individuals were listed as members, including CBN Deputy Governors Muhammad Abdullahi,…

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National Assembly Passes N28.7 Trillion 2024 Budget with Adjustments

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In a significant development on Saturday, the National Assembly successfully passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill, thereby giving the green light to a budget of N28.7 trillion. This amount reflects an increase from the initial proposal of N27.5 trillion put forth by President Bola Tinubu. The approval came after thorough deliberations and the review of reports presented by the Appropriations Committees of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Among the notable alterations made to the initial proposal was the adjustment of the exchange rate from N750 to N800 per…

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Hon Ikenga Commends President Tinubu’s Budget Presentation, Hails Public-Private Partnership Approach

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In a notable display of appreciation, Honorable Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the Lawmaker Representative of Ideator North and South Federal Constituency, who doubles as the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the budget presentation. Notably, the lawmaker applauded the Tinubu government’s emphasis on the adoption of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) strategy. Addressing the media following President Tinubu’s presentation of the N27.5 trillion budget, Honorable Ugochinyere expressed optimism about the transformative potential embedded in the financial plan. He highlighted that the inclusion of…

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