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Drama In Senate As Tinubu’s Economic Team Attends Plenary Over Tax Reform Bills

GISTSMATE 014 months ago07 mins

There was a mild drama Wednesday at the National Assembly, Abuja, as the Senate attempted to allow members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), had moved for suspension of Order 12 to allow for visitors into the chamber. Bamidele said, “Tax experts and consultants…

FLASH: “I Did Not Punch Akpabio” – Bamidele Speaks Over Alleged Fight With Senate President

GISTSMATE 014 months ago04 mins

Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele has denies reports that he was involved in a fight with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. On Wednesday, a report by Controversial Journalist, Jackson Ude, alleged that Bamidele and Akpabio exchanged heavy punches with each other at the Senate Cafeteria. In a swift reponse, Bamidele urged the general public to ignore…

BREAKING: Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.77 Trillion External Loan Request

GISTSMATE 014 months ago02 mins

The Senate on Thursday, November 21, approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a new eternal borrowing of N1,767,610,321,779.00 or (USD2.209billion in the 2024 Appropriation Act. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt and the approval of its recommendations by the Senate…

BREAKING: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For Another Crucial Bill

GISTSMATE 014 months ago03 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Senate to approve the National Social Investment Programme Agency Establishment Amendment Bill 2024. The bill, forwarded on Tuesday, seeks to overhaul the social welfare framework by designating the National Investment Register as the primary tool for identifying beneficiaries. In his correspondence to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House…

JUST-IN: Senate Confirms Seven Ministerial Nominees

GISTSMATE 015 months ago02 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the senate has confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, submitted to the upper chamber last week for accelerated consideration. The nominees confirmed during the screening include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole,…

JUST-IN: Senate In Closed-door Session Over APC Senator/NDLEA Clash

GISTSMATE 015 months ago16 mins

The Senate is currently in a closed-door session following a motion on an issue of privilege raised by the Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru. Ashiru moved a motion of urgent national importance, citing Orders 9, 10, 41, and 52 of the Senate Standing Rules. Ashiru explained, “Order 9 refers to privileges and the rights enjoyed…

BREAKING: Atiku Writes Senate, Proposes Rotational Presidency, Other Reforms

GISTSMATE 016 months ago03 mins

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has submitted a memorandum to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, calling for changes to Nigeria’s constitution. In the memorandum shared by his special adviser on media, Abdul Rasheeth, Atiku is seeking a rotational presidency between the North and South, with a six-year single term for the president and governors. This…

FLASH: Senate Passes Bill To Establish South West Development Commission

GISTSMATE 016 months ago03 mins

The senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the South West Development Commission. The bill passed third reading on the floor of the senate on Thursday after Kaka Lawan, chair of the committee on special duties, presented a report. Lawan said the bill, if signed into law by the president, would address infrastructural deficits…

FLASH: Senate Confirms Kekere-Ekun As Substantive Chief Justice Of Nigeria

GISTSMATE 016 months ago04 mins

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, following a screening process. This development comes on the heels of President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate, requesting her confirmation as CJN, as empowered by Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who has been serving as Acting…

FLASH: ‘It’s enough’, Senate Send Strong Message To Blackmailers

GISTSMATE 017 months ago06 mins

The Senate has warned the public against what it described as “vicious attempts” to tarnish its image and that of its leadership. The Senate’s position was contained in a statement on Friday by the Senate Leader’s Directorate of Media and Public Affairs. The statement titled “Senate frowns at false claims against Bamidele, mulls stiffer action,”…

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FLASH: “Watch Your Back” – Dele Momodu Sends Message To Tinubu, Speaks On Rivers Crisis

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Drama In Senate As Tinubu’s Economic Team Attends Plenary Over Tax Reform Bills

FLASH: “I Did Not Punch Akpabio” – Bamidele Speaks Over Alleged Fight With Senate President

BREAKING: Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.77 Trillion External Loan Request

BREAKING: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For Another Crucial Bill

JUST-IN: Senate Confirms Seven Ministerial Nominees

JUST-IN: Senate In Closed-door Session Over APC Senator/NDLEA Clash

BREAKING: Atiku Writes Senate, Proposes Rotational Presidency, Other Reforms

FLASH: Senate Passes Bill To Establish South West Development Commission

FLASH: Senate Confirms Kekere-Ekun As Substantive Chief Justice Of Nigeria

FLASH: ‘It’s enough’, Senate Send Strong Message To Blackmailers