Amidst swirling allegations of budget padding and suspension of a senator, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded an independent investigation into the purported N3.7 trillion padding in the 2024 budget. The party has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step aside to allow for a transparent probe into the matter.The suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi from Bauchi Central for three months came following a heated three-hour debate triggered by his interv...

The Senate has given its nod to President Bola Tinubu's request to dismiss Babatunde Irukera from his position as the Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).President Tinubu cited inefficiency as the reason for seeking Irukera's removal and formally requested approval from the upper legislative chamber in a letter. The letter, as per the provisions of Section 8(2) of the Federal Competiti...

The Senate has taken the first step toward creating a National Road Transport Council with the introduction of a bill aimed at regulating the road transport industry and the transport profession in Nigeria. The bill, officially titled the National Road Transportation Council (Establishment) Bill 2024, was presented to the Senate plenary as members resumed from their 30-day recess.Sponsored by Deputy Senate Leader Senator Oyelola Ashiru, the proposed legislation outl...