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Aug

13

2025

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Senate Moves To Probe K1, Female Passenger’s Face-Off With Airlines

National Assembly, News Flash, Transportation

Senate Moves To Probe K1, Female Passenger’s Face-off With Airlines The Senate has waded into two recent high-profile incidents involving airline passengers, vowing to investigate and hold all parties accountable. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo North), said on Tuesday that the probe would cover operational standards, passenger rights, and discipline in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “We will not allow procedural gaps or lapses in enforcement to undermine safety, professionalism, or public trust in our aviation system,” he said. The committee will meet with regulators, airline operators, security agencies, and public interest groups to review…

Aug

11

2025

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Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls For Urgent, Decisive Action From IGBO Leaders To Defend Our People

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE10th August, 2025 Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls for Urgent, Decisive Action from Igbo Leaders to Defend Our People The Honourable Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North & South Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha has issued a strong call to Igbo political, cultural, and community leaders to rise in defence of Ndigbo in the face of escalating acts of discrimination and marginalisation across the country—particularly in Lagos State. Hon. Aguocha expressed grave concern over credible reports of: Street names of Igbo origin being erased and replaced with Yoruba names. Lawfully acquired and developed Igbo estates and properties being branded…

Aug

08

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Deputy Speaker On His Successful Completion Of Doctorate Degree

Education, National Assembly, Personality

IKENNA UKWA CONGRATULATES DEPUTY SPEAKER ON HIS SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF DOCTORATE DEGREE Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate has joined well meaning Nigerians and the Academia to congratulate the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, RT Hon Benjamin Kalu , CFR on his successful completion of Doctorate Degree in Philosophy (Policy & Strategic Studies) at the Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , who describes the accomplishment as inspiring, said Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has demonstrated vigour and enthusiasm, resilience…

Jul

24

2025

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Reps Approve Tinubu’s Additional $347 Million Loan Request For 2025-2026 Borrowing Plan

FGN, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash

Reps Approve Tinubu’s Additional $347 Million Loan Request For 2025–2026 Borrowing Plan The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for an additional $347 million loan under the Federal Government’s 2025–2026 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan. This followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management, chaired by Abubakar Nalaraba (APC, Nasarawa), during Wednesday’s plenary session. The House gave its approval after dissolving into the Committee of Supply, where it unanimously endorsed the committee’s recommendations. Coastal highway cost adjustmentPREMIUM TIMES reported that the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen,…

Jul

23

2025

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $21 Billion Loan Plan

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, National Assembly, News Flash

Senate Approves Tinubu’s $21 Billion Loan Plan The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a comprehensive external borrowing plan totaling over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal years. According to the Senate, the funds are earmarked to support key national development projects across sectors such as infrastructure, security, agriculture and human capital development. During plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt, Senator Aliyu Wamako, presented the long-awaited report, which was first introduced on May 27, 2025. He explained that the delay in adoption was due to parliamentary recesses and challenges…

Jul

23

2025

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FGN Set To Clear N81 Billion N-Power Backlog – Senate

FGN, Economy, National Assembly

FG Set To Clear N81 Billion N-Power Backlog – Senate The Senate on Tuesday said the Federal Government was preparing to clear the outstanding N81bn owed as backlog of N-Power allowances in 2022 and 2023. This development followed a meeting convened by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, who brokered dialogue between the Federal Government, representatives of the aggrieved N-Power beneficiaries, and their counsel, Abba Hikima. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Barau disclosed that the discussions were fruitful and had led to an understanding that payment arrangements were already underway. “The beneficiaries came here to the…

Jul

18

2025

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Natasha Announces New Date To Return To Senate

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Natasha Announces New Date To Return To Senate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has informed the Senate of her decision to return to legislative duties on July 22, 2025. This follows a recent Federal High Court ruling that nullified her suspension and directed the Senate to reinstate her. The court delivered its judgment on July 4, stating that her suspension was excessive and should be set aside. However, the Senate, through the Clerk of the National Assembly, claimed the judgment was not a direct order but a suggestion. This position was communicated after Akpoti-Uduaghan earlier announced plans to resume on July 14.…

Jun

23

2025

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Senate Sets Date For Public Hearing On Constitution Review

News Flash, National Assembly, Politics

Senate Sets Date For Public Hearing On Constitution Review In a landmark move to review the Constitution, the Senate has announced that it will hold simultaneous public hearing across the six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025, to gather citizens’ input on the proposed amendments, ranging from local government autonomy to state creation and gender inclusion. On its part, the House of Representatives is considering 87 prioritised constitutional amendments, grouped into thematic areas reflecting Nigerians’ aspirations and concerns. During a dinner with the diplomatic community at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, over the weekend, the Deputy Speaker,…

Jun

19

2025

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Shocking Revelation! N200 Trillion Missing In NNPC Accounts, Senate Raises Alarm

Crime, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Shocking Revelation! N200 Trillion Missing In NNPC Accounts, Senate Raises Alarm The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Aliyu Wadada, has raised serious alarm over discrepancies involving trillions of naira in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), describing the revelations as mind-boggling and worrisome. During the investigative session on Wednesday, where the Chief Financial Officer, Dapo Segun, appeared before the committee, the absence of detailed records justifying massive legal and auditing fees was flagged, as well as contradictions in receivables reportedly worth over N210 trillion between 2017 and 2023. The panel said, “Legal…

Jun

18

2025

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Signing Of Kalu’s Bills Establishing 3 Tertiary Institutions In ABIA, Imo Into Law By Mr President: Ikenna Ukwa Fetes Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Education, National Assembly

SIGNING OF KALU'S BILLS ESTABLISHING 3 TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ABIA, IMO INTO LAW BY MR PRESIDENT: IKENNA UKWA FETES DEPUTY SPEAKER The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has expressed profound joy and gratitude to the President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , GCFR for signing into law three bills sponsored by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu , establishing the; Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State, Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State, and Federal University Okigwe, Imo State. Chief Ikenna…