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Bulkachuwalisation And The Shame Upon Nigerian Judiciary

Bulkachuwalisation And The Shame Upon Nigerian Judiciary

June 19, 2023 1:51 am

A fortnight ago, Nigeria’s stinking linens were once again washed in the prying eyes of the public. It was at the valedictory session of the 9th Senate when a ‘Distinguished’ Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, openly told his colleagues how he triggered the ‘benevolence’ of his wife, a retired judicial officer to help them when they needed it. Despite putting up a spirited effort to stop the father-confessor, the (now former) Senate President Ahmad Lawan failed in his mission to stop the octogenarian from spilling the foul beans.

Contrary to what many have posited, the truth-telling exercise by …

NASS Leadership APC And Their Love For Kakistocracy

NASS Leadership: APC And Their Love For Kakistocracy

May 15, 2023 3:31 am

Over the last eight years, Nigerians have experienced firsthand the phenomenon known as kakistocracy, although they might have never heard of it. Simply put, kakistocracy is used to define a country that is run and controlled by people who are least suitable or competent. Oftentimes, the term is also used to describe a country where governance is undermined by chronic corruption. The brand of kakistocracy that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led government unleashed on Nigerians is one that was so brazen, so crude, and sorely insensitive to the sensibilities of Nigerians.

What the APC has consistently done since …

2023 Nigeria At Crossroads, Can't Make Mistakes – Lawan

2023: Nigeria At Crossroads, Can’t Make Mistakes – Lawan

October 25, 2022 7:07 am

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan has asserted that Nigeria is presently at crossroads, even as the country prepares to go to the polls in 2023. 

He offered this thoughts while speaking atAbuja at the 2022 Convocation ceremony of the Postgraduate and Higher National Diploma programmes of NILDS. The institute is an affiliate of the University of Benin.

‘Once again, our country stands at another critical crossroads as we prepare for the general elections in February 2023. The periods between now and the elections; and between the elections and the handing over in May 2023 are critical.’…

Senate Summons Niger Delta Minister Over Alleged ₦480B Fraud

Senate Summons Niger Delta Minister Over Alleged ₦480B Fraud

October 20, 2022 6:10 am

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, over an alleged plot to divert ₦480 billion intervention fund which belongs to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and domiciled it in the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, without the approval of the National Assembly.

The Minister has been told to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Ayo Akinyelure (PDP Ondo Central) upon receipt of petition being investigated by the panel.

According to the petition, Umana has perfected plans to seek Presidential approval to collect the …

Oil Thieves Are Nigeria’s Biggest Enemies – Senate President

Oil Thieves Are Nigeria’s Biggest Enemies – Senate President

October 8, 2022 6:52 am

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan has decried oil theft in Nigeria, describing perpetrators as the country’s ‘biggest enemies’. 

The lawmaker said this on Friday during the presentation of the 2023 budget proposal at the National Assembly.

‘Mr. President, I consider the oil thieves the worst enemies of our country. The thieves have declared war on our country and our people,’ he said.

‘I strongly feel that if we do not take the necessary measures to stop the thieves immediately, our economy will be devastated, as efforts to provide infrastructure and diversification of the economy would both be …

Yobe North Machina Reacts To Court Judgement

Yobe North: Machina Reacts To Court Judgement

September 29, 2022 4:29 am

Bashir Sheriff Machina who is APC senatorial candidate for Yobe North has hailed the Federal High Court judgment that declared him as the authentic senatorial candidate of the APC describing it as a victory for justice.

Machina, who reacted to the surprising development via his media aide, Husaini Mohammed Isa in a statement made available to newsmen, also called on all his supporters and people of Yobe North to remain calm and law-abiding.

The APC chieftain, who declared the judgement as ‘no victor, no vanquished’, equally called for immediate reconciliation among the two groups that exist within the party in …

How Oil Theft Is Pushing Nigeria’s Economy Into Coma – Lawan

How Oil Theft Is Pushing Nigeria’s Economy Into Coma – Lawan

September 21, 2022 8:42 am

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan has asserted that the generation and collection of revenues have remained the country’s major challenges as well as the massive loss of revenue through oil theft, now  ‘debilitating and threatening to throw the economy into a coma.’

Lawan, while welcoming his colleagues from the long annual recess, lamented that revelations about the scale of oil theft shows that Nigeria could soon lose all revenues from that sector.

He charged his colleagues to ensure that everything possible was done to curtail this theft.

Lawan said the nation’s economy is still challenged,…

Senate Invites Emefiele Over Fx Crisis, Naira Devaluation

Senate Invites Emefiele Over Fx Crisis, Naira Devaluation

July 28, 2022 5:05 am

In the face of the ongoing crisis in the Nigerian foreign exchange market, the Senate has resolved to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to provide answers and inform senators in a closed session on the reasons for the rapid depreciation of the value of the naira.

The Red Chambers of the national assembly also mandated the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions to assess the impact of the CBN intervention funds meant to support critical sectors of the economy.

The resolutions were reached by lawmakers after the upper chamber …

We Want Senate Presidency, SGF, South-East APC Tells Tinubu

We Want Senate Presidency, SGF, South-East APC Tells Tinubu

July 3, 2022 7:04 am

The South-East zone caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted its sights to the positions of Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) if the presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, wins the 2023 general elections.

The development was made known by a top party chieftain in the South-East, who who preferred not to be named.

The source revealed that when Tinubu comes back to the country, a group would meet with him and present their demands.

‘If the South-West has the presidency while both the North-West and North-East are still negotiating …

Mild Drama At Senate Plenary As Okorocha Dares Lawan

Mild Drama At Senate Plenary As Okorocha Dares Lawan

June 30, 2022 5:41 am

A mild drama ensued on Wednesday on the floor of the red chambers of the national assembly when the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, switched off the microphone attached to Senator Rochas Okorocha (APC: Imo West) during the screening of ministerial nominees.

Lawan’s action followed an attempt by Okorocha to interrogate one of the ministerial nominees, Goodluck Nana Opiah, representing Imo State.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that in an ensuing shouting march, the Imo ex-governor demanded to know why Lawan gave another lawmaker, Francis Onyewuchi Ezennwa, a chance to speak when he was denied.

The Senate President rejected …

Sallah: Senate Begins Three-Week Recess

June 30, 2022 5:30 am

The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, announced the adjournment of plenary for 19 days to enable it proceed on the Sallah break.

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, accordingly, announced July 19, 2022, as the resumption date.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Senate had before embarking on the three weeks recess, forwarded the request of President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Mohammed Bello as Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to the Committee on National Planning.

It also passed the Federal Medical Centres (Establishment) Bill, 2022, after re-committal to the Committee of the …

Trafficking FG Moves To Help Ekweremadu, Engages Lawyers

Trafficking: FG Moves To Help Ekweremadu, Engages Lawyers

June 30, 2022 4:53 am

Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan during the plenary session yesterday revealed that Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom has engaged the services of lawyers to defend the senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice who are currently being prosecuted in London.

Lawan made this known yesterday while giving details about the outcome of a closed session which was held by the upper chamber before the start of plenary proceedings.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the closed-door session which started at about 10:57 a.m ended at 11:49 a.m.

Recall that Ekweremadu had …

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