Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has hinted at the possibility of lifting Senator Abdul Ningi’s suspension (PDP, Bauchi). Recall that the Ningi was given a three-month suspension by his colleagues. The embattled lawmaker had publicly alleged that the Upper Chamber “padded“ the 2024 Budget to the tune of N3.7 trillion. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate under the leadership of senator Godswill Akpabio is set to review the three-month suspension handed to Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, over his allegation of a N3.7 trillion padding of the 2024 budget. Senate President Godswill Akpabio who gave the update on Friday, said Ningi’s suspension would … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop meddling in the affairs of the National Assembly. This is even as it said the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has done nothing wrong to warrant quitting his position over the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Northern Senators Forum has named Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua as its new chairman following the resignation of Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi. Yaar’Adua, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is the lawmaker representing Katsina Central in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Senator Tahir Montuno also emerged … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Right And Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced that it will sue the Nigerian Senate for what it termed the unlawful suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. The right group, which described the embattled senator as a whistleblower, announced its decision in a post on its official X account shortly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over an allegation of N3.7 trillion padded into the 2024 budget. Ningi is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population and represents PDP, Bauchi Central. Editor’s Picks Angry Senators Debate Ningi’s 2024 Budget Padding Claim Tinubu Submits FCTA 2024 Budget To … Read more