Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has identified poor timing as a key factor contributing to opposition against the proposed tax reform bills. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, Ndume acknowledged that while the bill could have good potential, introducing it at this time would be problematic due to the current public … Read more
Sen. Ndume Urges Careful Review Of Cybersecurity Laws After Levy Suspensions President Tinubu suspends levy after public outcry. Ndume calls for careful review of cybercrime laws. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has asserted that the federal government rushed into implementing the cybersecurity levy without thoroughly examining its details. He criticized the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the claim made by the currently suspended Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, alleging the inclusion of N3.7 Billion in the 2024 budget has raised concerns regarding the budget’s integrity and the allocation of funds for lawmakers’ constituency projects. During a Senate plenary session last Tuesday, this allegation prompted discussions among senators. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has clarified the issue bordering on the controversial Presidential yacht said to be worth about N5 billion. Ndume made this clarification while speaking on the review of the supplementary budget on Arise Television’s Morning show on Friday. The All Progressives Congress Senator … Read more
The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume has submitted that he is more experienced in parliamentary matters than the current Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Speaking on Sunday during an appearance on Channels Television Sunday Politics, the Borno federal lawmaker however said he is not working against Akpabio or trying to remove him from office because … Read more
Ndume has officially joined the Senate Presidency race. Ndume declared his intention to run for the position during a press briefing in Abuja. He opposed the concept of zoning and advocated for the race to be open to all. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman Senate Committee on Army Mohammed Ali Ndume on Wednesday … Read more
Amaechi joined the 2023 presidential race penultimate Saturday and Ndume has been involved in his trips across the country Ndume said he believes the transport minister will be a great candidate for the top job as he described him as someone who “has the pedigree, energy and intellect” EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On … Read more
Ndume maintained “that there is a bunch and a lot of kleptocracy in this system and the government needs to do something about it” Ndume has faulted the failure to approve the purchase of digital security equipment, questioning why the bandits have not been tracked down EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Ali Ndume has … Read more
A poplar Nigerian senator has been spotted controlling traffic in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a federal lawmaker, Senator Ali Ndume has been spotted in Abuja controlling traffic at a busy road. The senator is representing Borno South in the National Assembly. He was was seen controlling traffic in Abuja on Wednesday. Read Also: Okorocha … Read more
Ndume reveals how Brig. Gen. Zirkusu was killed by ISWAP in Askira Uba battle Zirkusu and three other soldiers died in a battle with ISWAP on Saturday in Borno, Northeast Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Ali Muhammed Ndume, the Chairman Senate Committee on Army, has narrated how the Islamic State of West Africa … Read more
Ndume argued that failure to critically look at requests from the presidency… The Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, says he is worried about how the Nigerian Parliament is handling the issue of debt and borrowing by the Federal Government. Ndume’s comment on Thursday was a strong reservation about the National Assembly’s handling … Read more
The federal lawmaker was of the opinion that more must be done to the insurgents other than the pat on the back Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has reaffirmed his stand against blanket amnesty for repentant Boko Haram fighters. Ndume was reacting to a statement issued by the Nigerian Army, … Read more
“The governors are deviating from the matter. The problem is not about open grazing” Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has faulted the decision by the governors in the south to outrightly prohibit open grazing and movement of cattle by foot. The governors took the decision at a meeting in Delta state on Tuesday. According … Read more
In what appears to be prioritisation of the security of relatively peaceful Abuja to restoration of peace and serenity to the war ravaged north eastern part of the country, president Muhammadu Buhari administration has been rationing weapons to troops fighting the deadly Boko Haram insurgents in the region. Borno senator, Ali Ndume, made the revelation … Read more
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has alerted Nigerians that the terrorist group, Boko Haram, has started regrouping again in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa States. Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly killed thousands and displaced millions in the North-East region. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has alerted Nigerians that … Read more
Most of their arsenals were stolen from Nigerian troops. Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has revealed how Boko Haram insurgents get the arms and weapons they use in unleashing terror in northern part of the country. Speaking on Thursday when he featured on a Channels TV programme, Ndume said most arms used by insurgents … Read more
“Go and check what Nigeria is spending on militarily and compare it with that of Chad” Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, says budgetary allocation for Nigeria army signals lack of will and resolve to rid the Nigeria of insecurity that that has now left it on the brink of collapse. Ndume said this on … Read more
The presidency is already saying their case is confidential. What is confidential about it? Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has warned the federal government against shielding 400 bureau de change operators indicted in funding of Boko Haram. Speaking while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Sunday, Ndume asked president Muhammad to divulge identities of all … Read more
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has said it will be against the constitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the north to produce the party’s next presidential candidate. The lawmaker, who represents Borno South in the Senate, stated this at a press roundtable organized by the Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigerian Union … Read more
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south district, says Nigeria is teetering on the verge of collapse amid perennial and pervasive insecurity. Ndume, who spoke at a media briefing on Saturday, bemoaned Nigerians indifference and aloofness to the troubling security situation in the country, saying the citizenry appeared not have an inkling as to the magnitude … Read more