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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Naomi Sharang |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Tosin Kolade
By Naomi SharangThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has praised Sen. Basheer Lado for redefining the role of Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters. He stated that, for the first time in years, the office is fully meeting expectations. Speaking on Friday during a visit to the Special Adviser’s office, Akpabio described the visit as a key step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
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1 month ago | 
newsdiaryonline.com | Favour Lashem |Naomi Sharang |Reuben Abati
A Bill to mandate establishment of physical offices within the territorial boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social Media platforms has scaled second reading in the Senate. By Naomi SharangA Bill to mandate establishment of physical offices within the territorial boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social Media platforms has scaled second reading in the Senate. This was sequel to the presentation of the lead debate by the sponsor of the bill, Sen.
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1 month ago | 
iyamagazine.com | Naomi Sharang |Ibironke Ariyo
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), on Wednesday, said that the number of prisoners on death row had risen from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025. This represents a 2.73 per cent increase or addition of 98 prisoners within six months. The Acting Controller-General of NCoS, Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, gave the figure when he appeared for screening before the Senate Committee on Interior, chaired by Sen. Adams Oshiomhole.
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1 month ago | 
nannews.ng | Naomi Sharang |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Naomi SharangStakeholders in Abuja say the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) can help address obstacles and biases faced by women across various spheres. They spoke at a town hall meeting on the application of FOIA, organised by the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS).
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1 month ago | 
newsdiaryonline.com | Chimezie Godfrey |Naomi Sharang
The Senate, on Thursday, suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) over “total violation of the Senate Standing Rules 2023 as amended. By Naomi SharangThe Senate, on Thursday, suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) over “total violation of the Senate Standing Rules 2023 as amended. This followed the presentation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions’ report led by its Chairman, Sen. Neda Imaseun during plenary. Details later.
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1 month ago | 
pmnewsnigeria.com | Isa Isawade |Naomi Sharang
By Naomi SharangPresident of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has denied any attempt to sexually harass Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi), as being alleged by the latter. Akpabio made the rebuttal at the resumption of plenary on Wednesday, after a week recess. Akpoti-Uduaghan had on a popular television programme, accused Akpabio of making sexual advances at her, a reason to which she attributed her issues recently at the chamber with the senate president.
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1 month ago | 
nannews.ng | Naomi Sharang |Philip Yatai |Tosin Kolade |Folashade Adeniran
By Naomi SharangSen. Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina South) has pledged collaboration with security agencies to address banditry and other security issues in Katsina and the North-West zone. Dandutse made the commitment during an inspection of a Police Area Command project in Funtua on Saturday. Dandutse emphasised that the presence of the police area command would significantly reduce insecurity, boost the local economy, and ultimately improve the region’s overall development.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Naomi Sharang |Philip Yatai |Ismail Abdulaziz |Tosin Kolade
By Naomi SharangSome members of the House of Representatives have advocated for tax incentives for small businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to thrive. The lawmakers made the call at the unveiling of an entrepreneurial centre, Dreamskin Luxe Empire, in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the unveiling of the centre was to commemorate St. Valentine’s Day. Rep.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Naomi Sharang |Philip Yatai |Folashade Adeniran |Muhyideen Jimoh
By Naomi SharangThe Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to sign the bill for the creation of South-South Development Commission. PANDEF, the apex socio-political body of the South-South geo-political zone, made the call in a communiqué at the end of an emergency meeting of the Board of Trustees (BOT), held in Abuja on Monday. National spokesman of PANDEF, Obiuwevbi Ominimini read the communiqué on behalf of the National Chairman, Dr Godknows Igali.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Naomi Sharang |Tosin Kolade |Ismail Abdulaziz |Philip Yatai
By Naomi SharangThe senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Sen. Sumaila Kawu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his recent assent to the bill establishing Federal Polytechnic, Rano. Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, Kawu said that the action would guarantee vocational education in Kano State and the country at large. “The establishment of the institution was not just victory for our community or zone, but a transformative step for Kano State and Nigeria at large.
