Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, sought the Senate’s confirmation of the 11 Court of Appeal judges recommended for elevation as Supreme Court justices. The Informant247 gathered that Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, which was read at Wednesday’s plenary Tinubu, in the…
In commiseration of the ‘accidental’ bombing in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna, all the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have donated their December salaries, amounting to N109m, to the victims. Senator Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, made this known at the Kaduna Government House while leading…
The Nigerian Senate on Friday, during plenary, urged the federal government to withhold the statutory allocation to local government councils without democratically elected chairmen. The Senate’s decision was followed by a motion by Senator Abba Moro (Benue South) titled “Urgent Need to halt the erosion of democracy: the dissolution of elected councils in Benue State”…
As part of the federal government 2022-2024 external borrowing plan approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, sought the Senate’s approval to borrow $8,699,168,559 and €100 million to execute critical projects in different sectors. The Informant247 gathered that Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter read at the commencement…
Abba Moro, the former Interior Minister and four-time Senator, has been appointed Senate Minority Leader. Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, made this known at the Tuesday plenary. The Informant247 gathered that lawmakers in the Peoples Democratic Party agreed to zone the position to the North-Central to allow for fairness and equity. Moro…
Following the report of the ad hoc committee, the senate on Tuesday, asked the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to punish its personnel for misusing firearms at the country’s borders, while also asking the service to reduce the number of checkpoints at border communities to aid free flow of goods. The Informant247 gathered that the red…
In a bid to find long long-lasting solution to the Israel-Hamas crisis, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to work with the United Nations and other countries of the world to ensure an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war. The Informant247 gathered that the Senate also urged the Federal Government to press…
Akin Rotimi, the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, on Friday, explained the reason behind the National Assembly’s decision not to procure Locally-made vehicles for lawmakers. Rotimi, during an interview with Channels TV, while depending on the lawmakers’ decision, stated the provisions for these vehicles were made by previous lawmakers. Rotimi continued saying the uproar…
Senator Ali Ndume, the Nigerian Senate Chief Whip on Friday, denied the reported rift with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, saying he is older than the Senate president and can advise him on issues concerning the Senate. Ndume made this known while featuring on Arise TV programme, Morning Show on Friday. According to Ndume: “I’m…
Following the adoption of a report by the Appropriations Committee, presented by the chairman, Senator Adeola Olamilekan (Ogun West) during plenary, the Senate on Thursday approved the N2.176 trillion 2023 supplementary budget transmitted to the parliament by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday. It would be recalled that the President had, in a letter read…
Following the Appeal Court verdict, the Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday, swore in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the new senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The oath of office was administered on Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Chinedu Akubueze during plenary. The Informant247 gathered that the new Senator was handed a copy…
The former Chief of Staff to the Senate President during his time as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Etekarnba Umoren, on Wednesday, confirmed as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State by the Nigerian Senate. Umoren, a strong ally of the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, sought the Senate’s approval of a request to borrow $ 7.8 billion and €100 million as part of the 2022 – 2024 borrowing plan of the Federal Government. Tinubu, who requested in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary session, said that the…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, wrote to the Senate to confirm the nomination of Musa Aliyu, a lawyer and Attorney-General of Jigawa State, for appointment as the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The President, in two separate letters addressed to the Senate President and read at…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, while justifying the purchase of the 2023 model of the Toyota Landcruiser for 107 members at the contract price of about N160 million each, said lawmakers needed the vehicles for their operations The Senate’s defence is in addition to the bulletproof vehicles being purchased for Senate President Godswill Akpabio and…
After a rigorous screening exercise, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, confirmed the nominations of Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Halima Shehu and Muhammd Hammajoda as Chairman and Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) respectively. The Informant247 reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had nominated Olukoyede as the chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Shehu…
Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru has been appointed as the new Deputy Leader of the Nigerian Senate This was disclosed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary session on Wednesday, October 18. Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, a second timer at the Red chamber is a member of the APC representing Kwara South senatorial district. He…
Following the nomination of the new chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president on Tuesday, through a statement conveyed by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale asked the senate to confirm Ola Olukoyede and Muhammad Hammajoda as chairman and secretary of the Commission respectively. The Informant247 gathered that…
After a mid-drama marred by the screening of the ministerial nominee from Kaduna, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who fainted during the screening process, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the Kaduna State nominee, Abbas and two others nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Senate confirmed the duo of Dr Jamila Ibrahaim and Ayodele Olawande, who…
The ministerial nominee from Kaduna State, Balarabe Abbas, on Wednesday reported to have collapsed during a senate screening The Informant247 reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had sent his name alongside those of two others to the Senate on Tuesday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had read the letter the president sent and subsequently announced that…
