The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) has issued a strong statement condemning what they describe as “targeted personal attacks” on the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and political leaders from the southern parts of Nigeria. The forum expressed their dismay over what they see as an organized effort to undermine Southern […]
The Nigerian Senate has issued a strong denial of allegations suggesting that it is involved in determining its own salaries or receiving special fiscal packages from the Presidency. These claims, which reportedly surfaced during a visit by members of the House of Representatives to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, have sparked widespread public concern. In […]
By Abdulkareem Bello The declaration and eventual commencement of a nationwide protest, on August 1, 2024, has no doubt shown that there is anger in the land. From one state to another and then to the media space, it has been a season of anger with the attendant outcomes that often follow such ire. […]
The Senator representing Anambra South in the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. Sources told TheHILL that Ubah, who was gearing up to contest the next governorship election in Anambra, died of cardiac arrest in London. Though details surrounding the passage of the billionaire oil mogul and politician are still sketchy, some […]
As Christians celebrate Christmas, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio(CON )has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and hopeful regardless of the hard times citizens are experiencing. He expressed optimism that, the pains Nigerians are going through, occasioned by series of socio-economic upheavals shall manifest in positive outcomes through the visionary development architecture […]
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Petroleum Upstream, Downstream and Gas to conduct a holistic investigation on the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) with regards to potential exits of International Oil Companies (IOCs) from Nigeria. This was sequel to a Motion brought before the Senate by the Senator representing the Akwa […]
In a bid to uphold economic stability, safeguard consumers against price exploitation, and ensure the accessibility of essential products and services at reasonable rates in Nigeria, Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, has urged for amendments to the 2004 Price Control Act. According to Senator Bassey, the sponsor of the […]
Chairman, Senate Services Committee, Sunday Karimi, has described as blatant lie and outright misinformation stories peddled by some highly compromised social media platforms that Senators at the ongoing Senate Retreat in Uyo have been left stranded and abandoned. Speaking with the media at the ongoing retreat at the Four Point by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, […]
Akpabio Commended For Foundation for True Freedom and Public Accountability, a leading advocate for transparency and accountability in government, has commended the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio for his recent announcement on live Television, the recess allowance provided to Senators for their annual vacation. This commendable act of transparency sets a positive precedent […]
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, his Rivers State counterpart Nyesom Wike and eminent medical scholar Ali Pate are on the list of ministerial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it was learnt this morning. Also nominated for cabinet positions are legal luminary Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); an economist Olawale Edun, […]