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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan for Sokoto–Badagry super highway

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a fresh 516,333,070 dollar loan from Deutsche Bank to help finance the proposed 1,000 kilometre Sokoto–Badagry super highway.​ Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read during plenary on Thursday in Abuja. The president urged lawmakers to give the request expeditious consideration and approval.​ According to the letter, the facility is tied to an already approved borrowing plan and is specifically meant to support work on the flagship road project linking Sokoto in the North West to Badagry in Lagos State.​ After reading the correspondence, Akpabio referred the loan request to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts for further legislative scrutiny. The committee was directed to report back to the full Senate within one week.​ The Sokoto–Badagry super highway has been promoted […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 23, 2026

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Senate moves to reboot Nigeria’s agricultural colleges

The Senate has intensified moves to overhaul Nigeria’s agricultural colleges and research institutions as part of efforts to modernise the sector and strengthen food security. The initiative is driven by the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions led by Senator Sharafadeen Alli. As part of the reboot plan, the committee is engaging key international partners including Malaysia, the European Union, Brazil, China, Germany, India and the United Kingdom for support on reforms, technology transfer and fresh investments. Alli said the National Assembly wants to leverage global expertise to boost productivity, build human capacity and create jobs through stronger agricultural education and research. The engagements are also preparatory to the First National Legislative Summit and Expo on Agricultural Colleges and Research Institutions slated for May 11–13 2026 at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan Oyo State. Lawmakers plan to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 6, 2026

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Nigeria

Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval To Borrow 5 Billion Dollars

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the Nigerian Senate seeking approval to borrow an additional 5 billion dollars from external sources. The fresh request is part of the wider 2024–2026 external borrowing plan aimed at funding infrastructure and plugging budget deficits. In his letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu said the new facility would support key sectors such as transport, power, agriculture, health and education. He argued that concessional and semi concessional loans remained vital to delivering priority projects at a time of revenue constraints. The Senate had earlier approved a 21.5 billion dollar external borrowing plan for the 2025–2026 period. The latest 5 billion dollar request is expected to be processed under the same framework once lawmakers subject it to committee scrutiny and debate. Tinubu’s government has defended its borrowing strategy as necessary to stimulate growth and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 31, 2026

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Nigeria

Tinubu names Ibas, Dambazau, Gambari as ambassador nominees

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ibas, ex Chief of Army Staff Abdulrahman Dambazau and former Chief of Defence Staff Lucky Irabor’s successor, Leo Irabor’s predecessor, General Martin Luther Agwai Gambari, as non-career ambassadors for Nigeria.​ The president transmitted the list of nominees to the Senate in a letter read during Thursday’s plenary, asking the upper chamber to screen and confirm them for appointment as ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary.​ Tinubu said the nominations were made in line with constitutional powers and the need to further strengthen Nigeria’s representation and diplomatic engagement with strategic partner countries around the world.​ The Senate has referred the names to its Committee on Foreign Affairs, which is expected to conduct screening and report back to the full chamber for consideration and possible confirmation.​

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 4, 2025

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Nigeria

Barau to lead Senate team on condolence visit to Sheik Dahiru Bauchi’s family

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin will lead a delegation of the Senate on a condolence visit to the family of the late Islamic scholar, Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi, as well as the people and government of Bauchi State.​ The visit follows the death of the prominent cleric, who was widely respected across Nigeria for his religious scholarship and influence.​ During plenary, the Senate held a minute of silence in honour of Sheik Dahiru Bauchi and described his passing as a major loss to the Muslim community and the nation.​ The Senate also urged the Federal Government to name a suitable national monument after the late cleric as a way of immortalising his legacy and contributions to Islamic education and peace.​ These resolutions were adopted after a motion on the demise of Sheik Dahiru Bauchi was moved by Senator Shehu Buba, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 2, 2025

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Natasha Clarifies Invitation to Akpabio as Protocol

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has clarified that her official invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other senators was a standard procedural courtesy, not a personal or political gesture. The invitation was for colleagues to attend the inauguration of constituency projects marking her second anniversary in the Senate. After the letter was read during plenary, some interpretations suggested it was an "olive branch" amidst their known political differences. The Senator expressed displeasure at this interpretation on her social media handles. She stated that the announcement was a routine protocol and not a sign of reconciliation. "Announcement by protocol don turn to 'Olive Branch, Reconciliation'," she wrote, adding that failing to invite the institution would have also been criticized. She explained that she followed customary practice by writing to the Senate through the presiding officer. She emphasized that despite ongoing court cases, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 31, 2025

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Nigeria

AGF Says Senator Natasha Violated Law in Akpabio Case

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has defended its decision to file defamation charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating her actions violated the Penal Code. The charges were initiated following complaints from Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The case relates to public statements made by the senator, including an allegation of an assassination plot against her. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who pleaded not guilty after being arraigned in June, filed a preliminary objection seeking to dismiss the charges. She argues that the AGF is abusing its prosecutorial power. In a newly filed counter-affidavit, the AGF's office urged the court to reject this objection. It stated that the charges were filed in the public interest after a police investigation and are consistent with Nigerian law. The prosecution alleges the senator made "harmful imputations," claiming […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 28, 2025

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Nigeria

Natasha Set to Resume Senate Duties After Suspension Ends

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) will return to the National Assembly later this month after completing her six-month suspension, her lawyer has confirmed. Speaking with The PUNCH in Abuja, her counsel, Victor Giwa, disclosed that the senator is currently on vacation in London but has already scheduled her return to plenary when the Senate reconvenes on September 23. “Actually, she’s ready to resume her term. She’s in London. Everything is in place, and the six months have expired. The only thing left is her resumption,” Giwa said. The lawyer added that no resistance was expected from the Senate leadership: “We have been told that even the leadership of the Senate is ready to welcome her. So that’s the situation at the moment. There is no obstacle at all.” Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on March 6, 2025, following allegations of insubordination after […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 8, 2025

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Senator Natasha Set for Return as Six-Month Suspension Ends

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has completed the six-month suspension imposed on her by the Senate on March 6, 2025, paving the way for her return to plenary. The lawmaker was barred from legislative duties, entry into the National Assembly, and access to official resources after being accused of breaching Senate rules. Akpoti-Uduaghan has consistently dismissed the sanction as politically motivated, insisting it was triggered by her petition alleging sexual harassment by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her suspension sparked weeks of controversy, peaking in July when she stormed the National Assembly with her lawyers, brandishing a court judgment she claimed ordered her immediate recall. With the suspension now expired, focus has shifted to how her return will unfold amid lingering friction with the Senate leadership. Political observers say her re-entry could test unity in the chamber as key legislative battles […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 7, 2025

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APC Gains Senate Dominance as 4 PDP Senators Defect to Ruling Party

APC Nears Two-Thirds Majority With New Defections The APC's Senate caucus expanded to 70 members yesterday after four PDP senators crossed to the ruling party, citing: ⚔️ PDP's internal crisis (factional fights, leadership disputes)🔄 Support for Tinubu's agenda (Renewed Hope policies)🏛️ Desire for "productive politics" (development-focused governance) "This reinforces our responsibility to deliver" - Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele The New Defectors at a Glance SenatorDistrictKey StatementFrancis FadahunsiOsun East"Can't remain in divided PDP"Olubiyi FadeyiOsun Central-Aniekan BasseyAkwa Ibom NE"Joining APC's inclusive policies"Sampson EkongAkwa Ibom South- Senate Numbers Reshuffled 📊 Current Composition:• APC: 70 (+4) → 96% of two-thirds majority• PDP: 28 (-4) → Lost 22% of original strength• Others: LP (5), NNPP (1), SDP (2), APGA (1)• Vacant: Edo Central, Anambra South 🎯 Implications: APC needs just 3 more for constitutional majority PDP's opposition voice weakens significantly Why These Defections Matter 🗳️ 2027 Calculations: Early signs of opposition erosion Strengthens APC's legislative control 📜 Policy Impact: Smoother passage of executive bills Easier constitutional amendments 🔥 PDP […]

Ahmad July 24, 2025

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