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Senators Daniel Olugbenga and Asuquo Ekpenyong Lead Bill Sponsorship Among Newcomers in 10th Senate
By Rtn. Victor Ojelabi Senators Daniel Olugbenga and Asuquo Ekpenyong have emerged as the top performers among first-time senators in the 10th Senate, each sponsoring 13 bills. This finding comes from an analysis by OrderPaper that examines the contributions of
Senate Conducts Public Hearing On Sen. Gbenga Daniel’s College of Aviation Technology Bill
The Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND has conducted a public hearing on a bill seeking the establishment of a Federal College of Aviation Technology in Ilara Remo, Ogun State. The Bill, sponsored by His Excellency, The Senator, Otunba
Gbenga Daniel Advocates Reforms for Primary Education Under Local Government Control
Former governor of Ogun State and now serving senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has expressed concern over the state of primary education in Nigeria, advocating for its control under local government administration. He believes that local governments, with full financial autonomy,
Senate Summons Service Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity
The senate has invited the service chiefs to appear before the upper legislative chamber over the rising incidents of insecurity in the country. The red chamber passed the resolution on Tuesday after a motion sponsored by Opeyemi Bamidele, the senate
BREAKING: Senate Passes 2024 Budget, Increases it by Over N1trn
The senate has passed the 2024 appropriation bill, increasing its size from N27.5 trillion as proposed by President Bola Tinubu to N28.7 trillion. The budget size was increased by N1.2 trillion. The bill was passed for third reading after Solomon
Nigerian Union of Journalists Names Otunba Gbenga Daniel As Senator of the Year
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has bestowed the prestigious title of “Senator of the Year” upon Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The recognition, announced during an event attended by journalists, dignitaries, and members of the public at the
Senate Gives Kyari, NUPRC Boss 24 Hours to Defend Budget
The Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, has ordered the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, to in 24 hours appear before the committee. The committee chairman, on Wednesday, also
Former Ogun Governor Sets Precedent As Dankwambo Forfeits Pension for Senate Duty
In a remarkable display of integrity and public service, Dr. Ibrahim Dankwambo, the Senator representing Gombe North, has chosen to follow in the footsteps of former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel by forfeiting his pensions during his tenure in
BREAKING: Senate Confirms Olukoyede, Shehu, Hammajoda Appointments
The Senate has confirmed the nominations of Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Halima Shehu and Muhammd Hammajoda. President Bola Tinubu had nominated Olukoyede as the chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Shehu as the national coordinator, National Social Investment Programme Agency, and
Senate Forced into Emergency Closed-door Session as Ndume Walks out on Akpabio
The Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, October 17, called for an emergency closed session of the Senate during plenary. The closed session followed a walkout of the chambers by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume,
