Senate will not recall Natasha until court-ordered apology – Senate spokesperson
Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu, who speaks for the Senate, has made it clear that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will not be reinstated until she follows a court order to offer a proper apology. This statement came after a Federal High Court ruling on her suspension. Adaramodu pointed out that the Senate still has full authority to discipline […]
Akpabio: Injustice can’t stand – Ezekwesili on court ordering Senate to recall Natasha
Former education minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has congratulated Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after a court ordered the Senate to bring her back to office. Ezekwesili said the ruling shows that injustice, like what Natasha faced, cannot last forever. On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja criticized the Nigerian Senate for suspending Natasha for six months. The […]
Court orders Senate to recall suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
A court in Abuja has ruled that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan should be allowed to return to her job at the Senate. She was suspended for six months, but the court says that punishment was too harsh. Justice Binta Nyako gave the ruling on Thursday, July 4. The senator was suspended earlier in March after she […]
BREAKING: Court finds Senator Natasha guilty of contempt, fines her N5m
In a recent legal development, a Nigerian court has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan guilty of contempt of court and ordered her to pay a fine of N5 million. The decision was made as part of a court case that has caught public attention due to its political background. The case was brought forward by Senate […]
You have 10 days to account for missing ₦200 Trillion – Senate tells NNPCL boss
The Nigerian Senate has issued a final warning to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), giving it 10 working days to explain why ₦210 trillion is unaccounted for in its financial records. This decision came from the Senate Committee on Public Accounts during a meeting on Thursday. The committee is led by Senator Aliyu […]
Act of terrorism – Akpabio condemns Yelwata massacre
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has strongly condemned the deadly attack on Yelwata community in Benue State, calling it a clear case of terrorism. Over 200 people reportedly died in the violent attack, which has left the nation in shock. Speaking during the Senate plenary on Wednesday, Akpabio expressed sadness over the incident. He warned that […]
Non-payment of contractors will undermine public confidence in budgetary process – Abba Moro
Senator Abba Moro, who represents Benue South and also serves as the Senate Minority Leader, has raised concerns over the federal government’s failure to pay contractors working on government projects. He warned that this delay could reduce people’s trust in how the national budget is handled. While speaking at the Senate plenary session on Tuesday, […]
Senator Ningi calls for investigation over non-payment of contractors since 2024
Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central, is pushing for an investigation into reports that federal contractors haven’t been paid for completed work since 2024. There are growing claims that many contractors working on projects for Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies haven’t received payment since October 2024. Earlier in May, the House of […]
Concerns over missing N210 trillion NNPCL funds as TI, Nigerians demand thorough probe
Once again, people are worried about how NNPCL handles its money. This time, the concern is about N210 trillion that is missing from their financial reports between 2017 and 2023. Last week Wednesday, during a Senate Committee meeting led by Aliyu Wadada, it was revealed that this huge amount of money was not properly recorded […]
“Good thing I’m not God” – Basketmouth reacts after Senate raised alarm over N200trn ‘unaccounted funds’ in NNPC coffers
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth recently shared his thoughts after the Senate revealed a huge financial issue involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to the Senate, trillions of naira are missing from the company’s records. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, led by Senator Aliyu Wadada, described the situation as very serious and hard […]