The Senator Representing Kogi East, Senator Jibrin Echocho, has condemned the heinous attack in Agojeju Odo, Omala Local Government Area of Kogi state, which left at least 19 persons dead, and burning of over 50 houses. The lawmaker in a statement by his Media aid, Mikail Ibrahim, describes the development as worrisome and intolerable. It says he directed relevant authorities to visit the area and get to the root of […]
As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, Senator Solomon Adeola, the Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations has called on all Nigerians to pray for peace and security as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to lay the foundation for a renewed hope of prosperity. In his 2024 Easter Message to the people by his Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, the Senator appeals to all to practice […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central has felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians as they celebrate Easter. Senator Natasha in a message by her chief press secretary, Arogbonlo Israel lauds the selfless love of Christ for humanity, urging Nigerians to emulate His virtues, and live in peace and love. She admonishes Nigerians to use the occasion to seek the face of God for continuous peace and harmony in Nigeria. "Let […]
As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Christians in the country. Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, congratulates Christians for the successful completion of the Lenten season, a period of 40 days of fasting and prayer that culminated in the Easter celebration. He enjoins Christians to imbibe the teachings […]
By James Itodo President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has supervised the oath of office administered on the new Senator representing Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan during plenary in Abuja. The oath was administered on her by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Chinedu Akubueze at about 11:41 am. She thereafter proceeded to have an handshake with the Senate President who handed over to her, a copy of the Senate Standing […]
By Garry Ochigbo The Court of Appeal in Abuja has sacked Senator Sadiku Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and affirmed Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the People's Democratic party, PDP as the duly elected Senator for Kogi Central Senatorial district. In a judgment, Justice Hamma Barka resolved all contending issues against the appellant (Sadiku) and awarded a cost of five hundred thousand naira against him. The Kogi State Election Petition […]
By James Itodo The Senator representing Niger East, Sani Musa has called on the Federal Government to privatise moribund oil refineries in the country. Senator Sani Musa who is the chairman Senate Committee on Finance, made the call in Abuja while fielding questions from newsmen on the 63rd Independence anniversary of Nigeria. According to him, the refineries have more or less turned into bottomless pits for the government as […]
A veteran US senator has temporarily stepped down as head of the chamber's powerful foreign relations committee as he battles bribery charges. According to the BBC, Justice department prosecutors allege Robert Menendez and his wife accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in exchange for aid to Egypt's government. The couple have denied the charges and the embattled senator has rejected calls from fellow Democrats back in his home state […]
The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District and founder of the Marshall Katung Foundation (MKF), Sen. Sunday Marshall Katung has approved the commencement of the second batch of the Foundation's scholarship/bursary scheme for indigent students of higher institutions from his senatorial district. One of the key objectives of the foundation is to encourage and support financially disadvantaged students in their pursuit of higher education through scholarship/bursary awards. It also includes […]
