2027: APC will deliver 10m votes for Tinubu in Southwest – Senate Leader, Bamidele
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele stated that the All Progressives Congress aims to secure at least 10 million votes from the South-West for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election. Bamidele made the announcement during the inauguration of the 57-member governorship campaign council supporting Biodun Oyebanji in Ado Ekiti. He said the party plans to reach this target […]
Emergency rule is not a replacement for democratic government in any political climate – Senate tells Rivers officials
The Nigerian Senate has made it clear that the emergency rule in Rivers State is not meant to replace democracy. According to Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, it is only a short-term solution to bring peace and stability to the state. Bamidele said this while speaking in Abuja during the presentation of Rivers State’s 2025 […]
Nigerian Senate Screens 17 Nominees For Key Rivers Agencies
The Nigerian Senate has completed the screening of 17 individuals chosen to lead key government agencies in Rivers State. These appointments are expected to help strengthen the institutions and improve governance across the state. The screening covered top bodies like the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the Civil Service Commission, and the Local Government […]
Amendment of 1999 Constitution, tax reform bills on course – Senate Leader Bamidele
The Nigerian Senate will soon begin full discussions on the 2024 Tax Reform Bills and continue its review of the 1999 Constitution, according to Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele. Bamidele said the Senate will look into all public concerns about the tax bills right after the Eid and Easter holidays. He promised that the upper chamber […]
Rivers: NASS ratified emergency rule in national interest – Senate Leader Bamidele
The Senate has defended its decision to approve the emergency rule declared in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele stated that the move was necessary to maintain peace and stability, not based on politics or pressure from the presidency. The National Assembly had approved the state of emergency after a […]
Senate Leader Hails Oyebanji’s Inclusive Leadership Style
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has praised Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his inclusive approach to leadership, which has helped unite the state and end divisions that once existed among its people. Senator Bamidele shared his thoughts during a Christmas visit to the Governor’s home in Ikogosi, Ekiti, where he emphasized that Oyebanji’s administration has created […]