Category: Legislative

Speaker Abbas hails CDS Musa for prioritising troop welfare, commissions new military facilities in Abuja

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, for making personnel welfare a cornerstone of his leadership and a driving force behind military effectiveness. Abbas gave the commendation during the commissioning of newly built officers’ accommodation at the Niger Barracks Extension and a link road connecting Mambilla Barracks with other defence facilities in Abuja.   He described the projects as a testament to visionary leadership that recognized welfare as pivotal to morale, cohesion, and operational performance within…

Senate moves to end ASUU strike, seeks diplomatic resolution …meets varsity union leaders, pledges to mediate with FG over pending issues

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By James Isaac, Abuja     The Senate has begun moves to end the two-week warning strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), as it seek a diplomatic resolution to avert further disruption of the nation’s academic calendar.   At a meeting held on Friday, October 17, 2025, the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, chaired by Senator Muntari Dandutse, engaged the ASUU leadership in Abuja to find common ground between the Federal Government and the university union.   Speaking at the meeting, Dandutse said…

Nigeria on path to prosperity under Tinubu’s leadership — Akpabio

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said Nigeria is on a steady path to prosperity and global recognition under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Akpabio stated this in Abuja during an event organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), led by its Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman. He commended President Tinubu’s leadership, described it as purposeful and reform-driven, and said the country has continued to witness progress in governance, economy, and institutional development. “Nigeria is becoming a better country for prosperity under President Tinubu. The National…

Senate Confirms Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman, vows electoral reforms

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The Senate has officially confirmed Joash Amupitan, a law professor, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan’s confirmation followed a rigorous two-hour screening, during which he assured lawmakers of his commitment to restoring credibility to Nigeria’s electoral process and implementing meaningful reforms. The 58-year-old emphasized the need for elections where losers will graciously accept the outcome, strengthening public trust in the system. He also denied any involvement in the legal representation of President Bola Tinubu at the 2023 Presidential Election Petitions Court. Amupitan succeeded Mahmood…

Senate demands justice for slain Two-year-old, orders NDLEA to pay ₦200m,treat injured sibling abroad

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance has summoned the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to appear before it on October 28, following its alleged failure to comply with a Senate resolution directing the payment of ₦200 million compensation to the family of a two-year-old child, Omhonria O. Onosereba Ivan, who was reportedly killed during an NDLEA operation.   The Committee also reaffirmed the Senate’s directive for the immediate sponsorship of medical treatment abroad for the victim’s sibling, who sustained a severe eye injury during the same operation. Chairman of…

Senate orders probe into Aviation safety, seeks urgent reforms after Air Peace incident

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has directed its Committee on Aviation to launch a comprehensive investigation into the nation’s aviation sector to uncover the root causes of recurring runway incidents and operational lapses across Nigerian airports.   The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), who raised concerns over the growing number of runway-related accidents and near-mishaps in the country. The motion was inspired by the findings of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on the June 22, 2025 Air Peace runway overrun at the Port…

Defection Drama in Bayelsa: Dickson slams Diri, defends Multi-Party Democracy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senator representing Bayelsa West in Nigeria Senate,Seriake Dickson has sharply criticized the defection of Governor Douye Diri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accused the governor and others who followed suit of fleeing the mess they created within the party.   Reacting after the Senate plenary on Wednesday, Dickson expressed his disapproval of Diri’s move, despite several consultations on the matter. He emphasized that there was no compelling reason for a second-term governor to switch parties, especially at a time when the PDP…

Senator Ekpenyong advocates for Factoring Regulation Bill to strengthen MSMEs , drive economic growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a pivotal move aimed at bolstering the growth of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jnr. (Cross River South) today introduced the Factoring Regulation Bill, 2024 (SB. 474) before the Senate, calling for enhanced support for MSMEs to address the chronic liquidity challenges that have stifled their potential. The bill, which was read for the first time in June 2024, aims to establish a legal and regulatory framework for factoring a financial arrangement where businesses sell their receivables (unpaid invoices) to licensed financial institutions at a…

Senate to screen INEC Chairman nominee, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, tomorrow

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Office of the Secretary for Research and Information in a release addressed to members of the press and the general public , said that the Senate will conduct the screening of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan SAN, the nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. According to Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, Director of Information, the screening will take place at the Senate Chamber, National Assembly Complex. “Members of the Senate Press Corps are kindly requested to provide their usual media coverage to ensure…

EuroPlus Group advocates major overhaul of Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of 2027 Elections

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By James Isaac, Abuja     In a bold move to improve the credibility and transparency of Nigeria’s electoral system, the EuroPlus Management/Consulting Group has called for sweeping reforms to the country’s electoral framework. The group’s proposals, presented during a public hearing organized by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters on Monday, October 13, 2025, include significant changes to the electoral process as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections.   Abdullahi Shehu, an Anti-Money Laundering Expert who represented the group, stressed the need for the National…