By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has offered prayers for an end to banditry and terrorism in Nigeria and for peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio offered the prayers during a visit to the Prayer Ground of St. Padre Pio at St. Giovanni Rotondo in Italy, where he said he […]
Akpabio: Banking Sector Stronger, Insecurity Will Soon End
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has become stronger and more resilient, assuring Nigerians that the insecurity confronting the country will soon be defeated. Akpabio made the declarations while rallying Nigerians behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic and security reforms, stressing that financial sector reforms, security operations and […]
NASS Transmits Constitution Amendment Bill To 36 State Assemblies
By George Ozalla The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval. The transmission, carried out on Wednesday, September 16, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, marks the next stage […]
Speaker Abbas Dissolves All House Ad Hoc Committees
By George Ozalla Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has ordered the immediate dissolution of all ad hoc committees of the House following the expiration of the period allotted for them to complete their assignments and submit their reports. The directive, which took effect from Friday, August 28, 2026, was conveyed […]
Finance Ministry, NNPCL Clash Over $3bn Loan, $722.6m NLNG Dividends
By George Ozalla The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) came under intense scrutiny at the National Assembly on Thursday over unresolved financial queries arising from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) 2021 to 2023 Oil and Gas Sector Audit Report. The confrontation occurred before the Senate Committee […]
EFCC Recovers N115bn, $84m NDDC Levies As Senate Probes Oil Companies
By George Ozalla The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday disclosed that it had recovered more than N115 billion and $84 million in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies. The disclosure was made before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts during its investigation into queries contained […]
Senate Orders Four Oil Firms To Appear Over NEITI Audit Queries
By George Ozalla The Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) has given four oil companies 48 hours to appear before it and respond to queries arising from the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Oil and Gas Industry Audit Reports of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, gave the […]
Akpabio: Nigeria Must Lead in AI Revolution
By George Ozalla The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio declaring that the country must take the lead in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence rather than remain a passive consumer of emerging technologies.Akpabio made the declaration on Thursday while declaring open a public hearing […]
Sen Jibrin Leads Senate Call For Mining Safety Overhaul After 20 Killed
By George Ozalla The Senate on Wednesday called for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector following the tragic death of about 20 miners in a coal mine collapse in Kogi State, with Senator Isah Jibrin (APC, Kogi East) warning that poor safety standards and weak regulatory oversight have continued to expose miners to avoidable dangers.The […]
Insecurity Will Soon Be A Thing Of The Past In Nigeria, Akpabio Assures
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is taking decisive steps to tackle insecurity across the country, expressing confidence that the challenge would soon become a thing of the past. Akpabio gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving members of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, […]
