Senate – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 08 May 2026 18:29:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Senate – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 APC Announces Screening Schedule for Senate, Reps Aspirants https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-announces-screening-schedule-for-senate-reps-aspirants/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-announces-screening-schedule-for-senate-reps-aspirants/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483306 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the screening schedule for aspirants seeking to contest Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the screening exercise for Senate aspirants would hold from May 9 to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-announces-screening-schedule-for-senate-reps-aspirants/feed/ 0 Akpabio Declares Three Senate Seats Vacant After Lawmakers’ Deaths https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-declares-three-senate-seats-vacant-after-lawmakers-deaths/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-declares-three-senate-seats-vacant-after-lawmakers-deaths/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480706 Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has announced that three senatorial seats in the 10th Senate are now vacant following the deaths of their occupants. Akpabio made the declaration during Tuesday’s plenary, stating that the vacancies were created by the demise of lawmakers representing the affected districts. He noted that the action is in line with the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-declares-three-senate-seats-vacant-after-lawmakers-deaths/feed/ 0 Atiku’s Aide Criticises Senate Over Abaribe’s Defection Controversy https://www.theinfostride.com/atikus-aide-criticises-senate-over-abaribes-defection-controversy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atikus-aide-criticises-senate-over-abaribes-defection-controversy/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479399 Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has criticised the Nigerian Senate over the controversy surrounding the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ibe made the remarks in a post on his X handle while reacting to a brief tension [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atikus-aide-criticises-senate-over-abaribes-defection-controversy/feed/ 0 Akpabio Mocks Opposition Parties Over Defections in Senate https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-mocks-opposition-parties-over-defections-in-senate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-mocks-opposition-parties-over-defections-in-senate/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479396 President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stirred reactions on social media after mocking the internal crises within opposition parties during plenary. Akpabio made the remarks while reading an official defection letter from former Sokoto State governor and serving senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, confirming his move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-mocks-opposition-parties-over-defections-in-senate/feed/ 0 Tambuwal Accuses Senate Leadership of Forcing Electoral Act Provision https://www.theinfostride.com/tambuwal-accuses-senate-leadership-of-forcing-electoral-act-provision/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tambuwal-accuses-senate-leadership-of-forcing-electoral-act-provision/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477854 Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has accused the leadership of the Nigerian Senate of pushing through a section of the Electoral Act without proper amendment despite strong objections from minority lawmakers. Tambuwal made the allegation in an interview with the BBC, stating that tension erupted on the Senate floor after opposition members demanded a review of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tambuwal-accuses-senate-leadership-of-forcing-electoral-act-provision/feed/ 0 15 Senators Back Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Results https://www.theinfostride.com/15-senators-back-mandatory-electronic-transmission-of-results/ https://www.theinfostride.com/15-senators-back-mandatory-electronic-transmission-of-results/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477825 The identities of the 15 senators who voted in support of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results during deliberations on the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, have emerged. The lawmakers opposed the retention of a controversial provision that allows manual collation of results as a backup. InfoStride News reports that the Senate, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/15-senators-back-mandatory-electronic-transmission-of-results/feed/ 0 Senate Approves Electronic Transmission of Results, Retains Manual Backup https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-approves-electronic-transmission-of-results-retains-manual-backup/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-approves-electronic-transmission-of-results-retains-manual-backup/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477787 The Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results while retaining manual collation as a backup in the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026. The resolution followed a tense plenary session that culminated in a division on Clause 60 of the bill, which addresses the transmission and collation of election results. A total [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-approves-electronic-transmission-of-results-retains-manual-backup/feed/ 0 Senate to Reconvene Plenary February 17 https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-reconvene-plenary-february-17/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-reconvene-plenary-february-17/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477689 The Senate will reconvene for plenary on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Emmanuel Odo, Clerk of the Senate. Odo said he was acting on the directive of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, to formally notify lawmakers of the resumption date. According to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-reconvene-plenary-february-17/feed/ 0 Atiku Rejects Mixed Transmission of Election Results, Calls for Opposition Unity https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-rejects-mixed-transmission-of-election-results-calls-for-opposition-unity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-rejects-mixed-transmission-of-election-results-calls-for-opposition-unity/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477366 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected the Senate’s approval of a mixture of electronic and manual transmission of election results, warning that such a measure could create confusion. Atiku stated his position on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, in Niger State. Reacting to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-rejects-mixed-transmission-of-election-results-calls-for-opposition-unity/feed/ 0 Okonkwo Knocks Senate Over Electoral Act Amendment, Alleges Threat to Democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/okonkwo-knocks-senate-over-electoral-act-amendment-alleges-threat-to-democracy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/okonkwo-knocks-senate-over-electoral-act-amendment-alleges-threat-to-democracy/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477364 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the Senate over the amendment of the Electoral Act, accusing lawmakers of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement titled, “Nigerians are duped by the Senate,” shared on his X handle on Tuesday, Okonkwo faulted the amendment to Section 60 of the Electoral Act, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/okonkwo-knocks-senate-over-electoral-act-amendment-alleges-threat-to-democracy/feed/ 0 El-Rufai Blasts Senate Over Rejection of Electronic Transmission of Results https://www.theinfostride.com/el-rufai-blasts-senate-over-rejection-of-electronic-transmission-of-results/ https://www.theinfostride.com/el-rufai-blasts-senate-over-rejection-of-electronic-transmission-of-results/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477361 Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has criticised the Senate over its rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, alleging that the decision is aimed at enabling post-election manipulation. El-Rufai made the remarks during an interview on Trust TV, expressing disappointment that he was unable to return to Nigeria in time to physically participate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/el-rufai-blasts-senate-over-rejection-of-electronic-transmission-of-results/feed/ 0 Akpabio Summons Senate for Emergency Plenary on February 10 https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-summons-senate-for-emergency-plenary-on-february-10/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-summons-senate-for-emergency-plenary-on-february-10/#respond Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477192 The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sitting scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo. According to the statement, all Senators are expected to be present at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-summons-senate-for-emergency-plenary-on-february-10/feed/ 0 Aisha Yesufu Urges Senate to Impeach Akpabio Over Electoral Reform Concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-urges-senate-to-impeach-akpabio-over-electoral-reform-concerns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-urges-senate-to-impeach-akpabio-over-electoral-reform-concerns/#respond Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477185 Frontline activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called on members of the Senate to impeach Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Yesufu also urged senators to stop attributing legislative challenges solely to Akpabio, insisting that all lawmakers share responsibility for decisions affecting the electoral process. She made the remarks in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, where [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-urges-senate-to-impeach-akpabio-over-electoral-reform-concerns/feed/ 0 Senate Targets March 17 for Passage of N48.472tn 2026 Budget https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-targets-march-17-for-passage-of-n48-472tn-2026-budget/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-targets-march-17-for-passage-of-n48-472tn-2026-budget/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476522 The Senate has indicated plans to pass the N48.472 trillion 2026 national budget for presidential assent on Tuesday, March 17, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), disclosed this during a special committee meeting held on Friday. He noted that February 2 to 13 has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-targets-march-17-for-passage-of-n48-472tn-2026-budget/feed/ 0 2026 Budget: PDP Knocks Tinubu, Describes Proposal as ‘Budget of Consolidated Renewed Sufferings https://www.theinfostride.com/2026-budget-pdp-knocks-tinubu-describes-proposal-as-budget-of-consolidated-renewed-sufferings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2026-budget-pdp-knocks-tinubu-describes-proposal-as-budget-of-consolidated-renewed-sufferings/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473857 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 budget, describing it as a “budget of consolidated renewed sufferings” for Nigerians. The opposition party said the budget, presented to the National Assembly under the theme “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” does not reflect the harsh economic realities facing ordinary [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2026-budget-pdp-knocks-tinubu-describes-proposal-as-budget-of-consolidated-renewed-sufferings/feed/ 0 Senate Committee Assures Stakeholders on NSSTF Bill for Improved Service Delivery https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-assures-stakeholders-on-nsstf-bill-for-improved-service-delivery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-assures-stakeholders-on-nsstf-bill-for-improved-service-delivery/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472815 The Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity has assured stakeholders that a new legal framework governing the Nigeria Social Security Trust Fund (NSSTF) will be passed soon to enhance service delivery. The Committee Chairman, Diket Plang, gave the assurance on Monday during a public hearing convened for inputs on the proposed legislation seeking to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-assures-stakeholders-on-nsstf-bill-for-improved-service-delivery/feed/ 0 Senate Receives 32 Ambassadorial Nominee Names from President https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-receives-32-ambassadorial-nominee-names-from-president/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-receives-32-ambassadorial-nominee-names-from-president/#respond Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472622 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after submitting an earlier batch of three names. The president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to Onanuga, the nominations were transmitted in two separate letters addressed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-receives-32-ambassadorial-nominee-names-from-president/feed/ 0 Senate Clears Air Peace of Negligence Over Drug Allegations https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-clears-air-peace-of-negligence-over-drug-allegations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-clears-air-peace-of-negligence-over-drug-allegations/#respond Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:26:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471030 The Nigerian Senate has absolved Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, of any wrongdoing or negligence regarding the recent drug trafficking incident involving the airline’s crew in Saudi Arabia. The Senate’s Committee on Aviation, in its report presented on Monday, concluded that the airline exercised due diligence and followed all aviation safety and security protocols before [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-clears-air-peace-of-negligence-over-drug-allegations/feed/ 0 Senate Probes $300bn Crude Oil Losses https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-probes-300bn-crude-oil-losses/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-probes-300bn-crude-oil-losses/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:51:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470967 The Nigerian Senate has launched an extensive investigation into the alleged loss of over $300 billion in crude oil revenue due to oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and under-declaration of exports over the past decade. The upper legislative chamber said the inquiry aims to identify key perpetrators, plug revenue leakages, and ensure accountability within the nation’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-probes-300bn-crude-oil-losses/feed/ 0 Senate Advances Strong Oversight to Rein in Public Procurement https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-advances-strong-oversight-to-rein-in-public-procurement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-advances-strong-oversight-to-rein-in-public-procurement/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:35:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469913 The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has rolled out a series of decisive moves to tighten the oversight of public procurement across federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), underscoring the imperative of transparency, value for money and inclusive contracting. At the heart of the drive are two linked priorities: ensuring compliance with existing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-advances-strong-oversight-to-rein-in-public-procurement/feed/ 0 Senate Reaffirms Commitment to Timely, People-Centred Constitutional Amendments https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-reaffirms-commitment-to-timely-people-centred-constitutional-amendments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-reaffirms-commitment-to-timely-people-centred-constitutional-amendments/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470003 The Senate has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to delivering timely and people-oriented amendments to the 1999 Constitution. Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin (APC, Kano North), gave the assurance on Friday at a two-day joint retreat of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, held in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-reaffirms-commitment-to-timely-people-centred-constitutional-amendments/feed/ 0 Senate Summons NCAA, Local Airlines Over Alleged Safety Violations https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-summons-ncaa-local-airlines-over-alleged-safety-violations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-summons-ncaa-local-airlines-over-alleged-safety-violations/#respond Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:36:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469562 The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and several domestic airlines to appear before it over alleged safety breaches and regulatory lapses within the country’s aviation sector. The decision follows growing public concern about recurring incidents involving technical faults, emergency landings, and near-miss situations that have raised questions about the enforcement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-summons-ncaa-local-airlines-over-alleged-safety-violations/feed/ 0 NASS Proposes November 2026 Date for Presidential, Governorship Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/nass-proposes-november-2026-date-for-presidential-governorship-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nass-proposes-november-2026-date-for-presidential-governorship-elections/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469186 Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Assembly has proposed that presidential and governorship elections be conducted in November 2026, instead of the traditional February or March of the election year. The proposal is contained in the draft amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, discussed on Monday during a one-day public hearing organised by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nass-proposes-november-2026-date-for-presidential-governorship-elections/feed/ 0 Stop enriching Discos with public funds, Senate tells FG https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-enriching-discos-with-public-funds-senate-tells-fg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-enriching-discos-with-public-funds-senate-tells-fg/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:40:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461669 The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to halt what it described as the continuous enrichment of electricity distribution companies (Discos) through the injection of public funds into their operations. The Senate made this resolution during plenary after heated deliberations on the state of the country’s power sector, which lawmakers say has failed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-enriching-discos-with-public-funds-senate-tells-fg/feed/ 0 Senate Denies Delaying House Bills, Says Six Concurrence Bills Were Considered Last Week https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-denies-delaying-house-bills-says-six-concurrence-bills-were-considered-last-week/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-denies-delaying-house-bills-says-six-concurrence-bills-were-considered-last-week/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461597 The Senate has dismissed allegations by the House of Representatives accusing it of persistently delaying legislative concurrence on bills passed by the lower chamber. The upper chamber insisted that it has always treated legislative initiatives from the House with seriousness and diligence. The clarification came on Tuesday during plenary, following the House’s resolution to suspend [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-denies-delaying-house-bills-says-six-concurrence-bills-were-considered-last-week/feed/ 0 Akpabio: National Assembly Will Resolve Rivers Political Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-national-assembly-will-resolve-rivers-political-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-national-assembly-will-resolve-rivers-political-crisis/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460703 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured that the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State will be resolved through the intervention of the National Assembly. Speaking on Thursday during the commissioning of the Kugbo Taxi and Bus Terminal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Akpabio said the National Assembly is committed to restoring peace and political [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-national-assembly-will-resolve-rivers-political-crisis/feed/ 0 The People Behind Blocked Roads For Natasha Akpoti Are Shameless – Charly Boy https://www.theinfostride.com/the-people-behind-blocked-roads-for-natasha-akpoti-are-shameless-charly-boy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-people-behind-blocked-roads-for-natasha-akpoti-are-shameless-charly-boy/#respond Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:10:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=407366 Popular Nigerian activist, Charly Boy has come out to hail Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s brave move to arrive at her homecoming rally in Kogi Central by helicopter. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, despite the state-imposed restrictions on her rally and movement, he was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-people-behind-blocked-roads-for-natasha-akpoti-are-shameless-charly-boy/feed/ 0 Senate to Consider Tax Reform Bills, Constitution Review After Eid, Easter — Bamidele https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-consider-tax-reform-bills-constitution-review-after-eid-easter-bamidele/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-consider-tax-reform-bills-constitution-review-after-eid-easter-bamidele/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=407410 The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has assured Nigerians that the Senate will give full consideration to the 2024 Tax Reform Bills immediately after the Eid and Easter holidays, following an ongoing review of public concerns regarding the proposed legislation. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, made this disclosure on Thursday during [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-consider-tax-reform-bills-constitution-review-after-eid-easter-bamidele/feed/ 0 Akpabio, Dickson Clash Over Senate Rules on Rivers State Emergency Debate https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dickson-clash-over-senate-rules-on-rivers-state-emergency-debate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dickson-clash-over-senate-rules-on-rivers-state-emergency-debate/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405959 The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, and Senator Seriake Dickson engaged in a heated exchange on Thursday over the application of Senate Rules during deliberations on the proposed state of emergency in Rivers State. The disagreement arose during plenary when Senate Leader, Michael Bamidele Opeyemi, moved a motion to reorder the Order [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dickson-clash-over-senate-rules-on-rivers-state-emergency-debate/feed/ 0 APC Youth League Criticizes Senator Natasha Actions, Supports Senate Suspension https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youth-league-criticizes-senator-natasha-actions-supports-senate-suspension/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youth-league-criticizes-senator-natasha-actions-supports-senate-suspension/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405578 The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth League has stated that while Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has the right to express her grievances, her approach was disruptive to the peace and sanctity of the Nigerian Senate. The league described her actions as an “unnecessary affront” that was harmful to the Senate as an institution. The National President [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youth-league-criticizes-senator-natasha-actions-supports-senate-suspension/feed/ 0 Senate Directs INEC to Conduct By-Elections for Anambra South, Edo Central Seats https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-directs-inec-to-conduct-by-elections-for-anambra-south-edo-central-seats/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-directs-inec-to-conduct-by-elections-for-anambra-south-edo-central-seats/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405126 The Senate on Tuesday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Anambra South and Edo Central Senatorial Districts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued the directive during plenary, officially declaring the seats vacant. INEC had earlier stated in January 2025 that it was awaiting a formal request [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-directs-inec-to-conduct-by-elections-for-anambra-south-edo-central-seats/feed/ 0 Akpabio Dismisses Allegations by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Useless https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dismisses-allegations-by-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-as-useless/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dismisses-allegations-by-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-as-useless/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404853 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), attributing them to a dispute over a change in her seat within the Red Chamber. Akpabio, speaking at an event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Saturday, claimed that the lawmaker—who has since been suspended for six months—traumatized him [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dismisses-allegations-by-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-as-useless/feed/ 0 Senate, Julius Berger Resolve Rift Over Abandoned Projects https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-julius-berger-resolve-rift-over-abandoned-projects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-julius-berger-resolve-rift-over-abandoned-projects/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:30:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400605 The Nigerian Senate and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc on Tuesday resolved a dispute concerning abandoned projects handled by the construction firm. Following the resolution, the Senate withdrew the warrant of arrest earlier issued against the company’s Managing Director, Peer Lubasch, for failing to appear before its Committee on Works. The Senate had, on December 12, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-julius-berger-resolve-rift-over-abandoned-projects/feed/ 0 Senate Committee on Reparations Vows to Address Historical Injustices and Internal Crises https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-on-reparations-vows-to-address-historical-injustices-and-internal-crises/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-on-reparations-vows-to-address-historical-injustices-and-internal-crises/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397386 The Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations has pledged to address the lingering effects of the transatlantic slave trade and internal injustices within Nigeria. The committee also plans to engage Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other stakeholders in exploring ways to demand restitution and compensation for historical and contemporary wrongs. Speaking to journalists after the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-on-reparations-vows-to-address-historical-injustices-and-internal-crises/feed/ 0 Senate, NADDC Task Automakers on Backward Integration https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-naddc-task-automakers-on-backward-integration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-naddc-task-automakers-on-backward-integration/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:36:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397264 The Nigerian Senate, in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has urged automakers in the country to prioritize backward integration in their production processes. The call was made during a recent session focused on revitalizing the automotive industry and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported components. Importance of Backward Integration Backward integration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-naddc-task-automakers-on-backward-integration/feed/ 0 2025 Budget: Senate Threatens Non-Performing Agencies https://www.theinfostride.com/2025-budget-senate-threatens-non-performing-agencies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2025-budget-senate-threatens-non-performing-agencies/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:18:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397260 The Nigerian Senate has issued a stern warning to federal agencies lagging in the implementation of their responsibilities under the 2025 budget. During a recent plenary session, senators criticized the inefficiency of certain government agencies, which they argued could jeopardize the success of the budget and the nation’s economic stability. Accountability Concerns Senators highlighted that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2025-budget-senate-threatens-non-performing-agencies/feed/ 0 NASC Approves Appointment of Andrew Nwoba as Senate Clerk https://www.theinfostride.com/nasc-approves-appointment-of-andrew-nwoba-as-senate-clerk/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasc-approves-appointment-of-andrew-nwoba-as-senate-clerk/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:30:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397294 The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Mr. Andrew Ogbonnaya Nwoba as the Clerk of the Senate. The appointment, effective from December 11, 2024, was confirmed during the Commission’s meeting held on December 4, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Emmanuel Anyigor, Deputy Director of Information, on behalf [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nasc-approves-appointment-of-andrew-nwoba-as-senate-clerk/feed/ 0 Senate Threatens Zero Allocation for Agencies Failing Expenditure Scrutiny https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-threatens-zero-allocation-for-agencies-failing-expenditure-scrutiny/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-threatens-zero-allocation-for-agencies-failing-expenditure-scrutiny/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:30:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397182 The Nigerian Senate has warned that government agencies failing to provide proper records of their 2024 expenditures during scrutiny will face zero allocation in the 2025 budget. This warning was issued by the Senate Committee on Finance during an investigative hearing on internally generated revenue, fiscal accountability, and Nigeria’s financial management system. The hearing also [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-threatens-zero-allocation-for-agencies-failing-expenditure-scrutiny/feed/ 0 Senator Moro Dismisses Claims of Akpabio Overruling Deputy on Tax Reform Bills https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-moro-dismisses-claims-of-akpabio-overruling-deputy-on-tax-reform-bills/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-moro-dismisses-claims-of-akpabio-overruling-deputy-on-tax-reform-bills/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396797 The Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Abba Moro, has refuted claims that Senate President Godswill Akpabio overruled his deputy, Senator Jibrin Barau, regarding the controversial Tax Reform Bills. Speaking to Channels Television on Friday, Moro clarified that there was no case of overruling, emphasizing that the Senate remains focused on its legislative responsibilities and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-moro-dismisses-claims-of-akpabio-overruling-deputy-on-tax-reform-bills/feed/ 0 Senate Summons Keyamo Over Worsening Flight Delays and Industry Concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-summons-keyamo-over-worsening-flight-delays-and-industry-concerns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-summons-keyamo-over-worsening-flight-delays-and-industry-concerns/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:21:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396637 The Nigerian Senate has summoned Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to address the persistent flight delays and other pressing issues plaguing the aviation sector. The decision followed growing complaints from passengers and stakeholders about the inefficiency of air travel in the country. Key Issues Behind the Summons Flight Delays and Cancellations: [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-summons-keyamo-over-worsening-flight-delays-and-industry-concerns/feed/ 0 Tax Reform Bills: Senator Dickson Calls for Massive Consultation https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-reform-bills-senator-dickson-calls-for-massive-consultation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-reform-bills-senator-dickson-calls-for-massive-consultation/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396516 Senator Seriake Dickson has voiced his support for the tax reform bills currently being considered by the National Assembly, stating that there is nothing inherently wrong with the proposed legislation. However, he emphasized the need for extensive consultations to address concerns raised by stakeholders. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, the former [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-reform-bills-senator-dickson-calls-for-massive-consultation/feed/ 0 Senate Passes First Reading of Bill to Create Ijebu State https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-first-reading-of-bill-to-create-ijebu-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-first-reading-of-bill-to-create-ijebu-state/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395988 A bill seeking the creation of Ijebu State from Ogun State has passed its first reading in the Senate, marking the initial step in the legislative process. The bill, titled the “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (Creation of Ijebu State),” was sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-first-reading-of-bill-to-create-ijebu-state/feed/ 0 Senate President Akpabio Says New Tertiary Institutions Will Enhance Education Accessibility https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-says-new-tertiary-institutions-will-enhance-education-accessibility/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-says-new-tertiary-institutions-will-enhance-education-accessibility/#respond Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395543 The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that the recent approval for the establishment of new tertiary institutions by the National Assembly is aimed at making education more accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of their geographical or socio-economic background. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a public hearing on bills seeking the establishment [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-says-new-tertiary-institutions-will-enhance-education-accessibility/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-for-oluyede-as-chief-of-army-staff/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-for-oluyede-as-chief-of-army-staff/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395400 President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. Tinubu’s letter, which was made public by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, seeks Oluyede’s confirmation in accordance with Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 18(1) of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-for-oluyede-as-chief-of-army-staff/feed/ 0 Bill on Funding for Mineral Exploration Passes Second Reading https://www.theinfostride.com/bill-on-funding-for-mineral-exploration-passes-second-reading/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bill-on-funding-for-mineral-exploration-passes-second-reading/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:28:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395159 A bill aimed at providing dedicated funding for mineral exploration in Nigeria has successfully passed its second reading in the National Assembly. The bill, which is seen as a crucial step toward unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s vast mineral resources, aims to establish a sustainable financial mechanism to support exploration activities across the country. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bill-on-funding-for-mineral-exploration-passes-second-reading/feed/ 0 Senate Urges Nigerian Children to View Education as a Right, Not a Privilege https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-nigerian-children-to-view-education-as-a-right-not-a-privilege/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-nigerian-children-to-view-education-as-a-right-not-a-privilege/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395050 The Nigerian Senate has called on children across the country to recognize education as their fundamental right rather than a privilege. The appeal was made on Wednesday during the 2024 Universal Children’s Day Celebration, organized by the Senate Committee on Women Affairs in Abuja. The event, which brought together children from eight different public schools [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-nigerian-children-to-view-education-as-a-right-not-a-privilege/feed/ 0 Senate Passes NDIC Bill to Strengthen Bank Depositor Protections https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-ndic-bill-to-strengthen-bank-depositor-protections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-ndic-bill-to-strengthen-bank-depositor-protections/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:40:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392740 In a move aimed at enhancing the safety and confidence of Nigerian bank depositors, the Senate has passed a significant bill to bolster the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) in protecting depositors’ funds. The revised NDIC Act grants the agency greater regulatory powers to safeguard deposits and improve financial stability in the banking sector. This [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-ndic-bill-to-strengthen-bank-depositor-protections/feed/ 0 Senate Receives Broad Support for Establishment of Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-receives-broad-support-for-establishment-of-federal-university-of-agriculture-and-entrepreneurship-in-bama/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-receives-broad-support-for-establishment-of-federal-university-of-agriculture-and-entrepreneurship-in-bama/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:30:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392329 A legislative move by the Senate to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State, garnered overwhelming support from stakeholders during a public hearing on Monday in Abuja. The public hearing, organized by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund, featured the sponsor of the bill, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-receives-broad-support-for-establishment-of-federal-university-of-agriculture-and-entrepreneurship-in-bama/feed/ 0 Senate Passes Vote of Confidence in Akpabio Amid Impeachment Rumors https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-akpabio-amid-impeachment-rumors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-akpabio-amid-impeachment-rumors/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391174 The Senate on Thursday passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, dispelling rumors of a plot to remove him from office. This development follows reports circulating on Wednesday that some senators were planning to impeach Akpabio. There were also claims that the presidency had deployed a large contingent of Department of State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-akpabio-amid-impeachment-rumors/feed/ 0 Senate Probes Alleged DSS Invasion and Impeachment Threat https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-probes-alleged-dss-invasion-and-impeachment-threat/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-probes-alleged-dss-invasion-and-impeachment-threat/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391156 The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday directed the Committee on Special Duties to investigate reports of an alleged invasion of the National Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) amid speculations of an impeachment move against key principal officers. Akpabio, who issued the directive during plenary, denied the allegations, [...]

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