2027: Anambra political group endorses Prince Emeka for senatorial seat
A group of political parties in Anambra North Senatorial district under the aegis of Anambra North Coalition has endorsed a former Minister for Transport, Prince John Emeka for the 2027 Senatorial seat. The coalition also passed a vote of no confidence on past and present lawmakers in the area accusing them of totally disconnected from […]
FCT 2026 Budget Scales Through Second Reading At Senate
The Senate has scaled through second reading the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) 2026 Appropriation Bill, authorising the issuance of N2.2 trillion from the FCT statutory revenue fund. The bill, presented by Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), provides funding for the operations and developmental programmes of the FCT for 2026 fiscal year. Of […]
Senate Ratifies Oyedele Appointment As Minister Of State For Finance
The Senate on Wednesday ratified the appointment of Professor Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. His confirmation followed nearly three hours of rigorous questioning by senators across party lines on economic and financial matters. In response to questions, Oyedele proposed that forward crude sales could help insulate the economy, stabilise government revenues, and […]
Senate Rescinds Sacking Calls After CAC Boss Apologises
The Senate Committee on Finance has rescinded its resolution asking President Bola Tinubu to remove Hussaini Magaji, the registrar-general of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), following his appearance before the panel and apology for failing to honour previous invitations. The committee had last week adopted a motion urging the President to sack Magaji over what […]