Senator Ali Ndume

Boko Haram Was Defeated Under Jonathan, Service Chiefs Fail to Track Down Turji – Ndume

Sep 30, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno, has credited former President Goodluck Jonathan for effectively combating the Boko Haram insurgency in the final months of his administration by engaging Private Military Consultants (PMCs). Speaking at the 10th Senate retreat on reviewing the 1999 constitution in Kano, Ndume emphasized the significant impact of this approach. He explained … Read more

Those Who Steal Public Funds Are Not Challenged But Celebrated -Ndume Laments

Sep 29, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has again raised fresh concerns over the persistent problem of corruption in Nigeria, lamenting that Nigeria continues to celebrate individuals who steal public funds. Ndume stated this during an interactive session with newsmen in Kano on Sunday. He highlighted how societal values have contributed to the … Read more

Why Corrupt Politicians Should Not Be Punished – Ali Ndume

May 16, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has explained the difference between corruption by politicians and other people. Ndume said corruption in Nigerian politics is people-driven and should not warrant any serious punishment. The senator admitted that politicians “steal and share with the people”. He stated this on Tuesday … Read more

Constituency Project: Ali Ndume Speaks On How Money Is Shared In The Senate

Mar 14, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has openly stated that he received more than the N200 million allocation designated for constituency projects to his colleagues in the 10th National Assembly under the 2024 Appropriation Act. This admission comes amid ongoing debates and allegations about budget allocations and practices within the … Read more

Senate In Emergency Closed Session After Ali Ndume Stages Walkout

Oct 17, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has called for an emergency closed session of the Senate during plenary on Tuesday. It was gathered the emergency closed session was a sequel to a walkout of the chambers by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, after Senate President Godswill … Read more

“Recess Token:” Senate Chief Whip Reveals How Much Each Senator Received

Aug 15, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume has revealed the amount each senator received as “Recess Token.” He disclosed that all senators received N2 million each and that this is part of their statutory entitlement. He said that it is common knowledge that employees are entitled to a leave grant … Read more

Trouble For Akpabio As Impeachment Plan Thickens Over “Recess Token” Comment

Aug 14, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Ali Ndume, has said that the Upper legislative chamber would not hesitate to sanction its President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, if the later was found wanting over his allowance comment. According to Sen. Ndume, “It’s common knowledge that if any employee is going on leave, he/she is … Read more

Sen. Ndume Challenges APC: ‘Leave Zoning Aside, Keep National Assembly Leadership Open For All’

Apr 3, 2023. by Praise Ben

Sen. Ali Ndume has requested that the APC refrain from zoning the leadership of the incoming 10th National Assembly. He believes that the Senate President seat should not be regionally based, but instead purely a decision made by the lawmakers. Ndume has called for open and merit-based selection for the National Assembly leadership. EKO HOT … Read more

2023 Presidency: I Asked Amaechi To Run – Sen. Ndume

Apr 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

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

Insecurity: Senator Ndume Accuses FG Of Complacency

Mar 31, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

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

[JUST IN] Boko Haram Abducts MOPOLs In Borno

Jan 14, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The attack is coming seven days after the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Nigerian Army base in Gwoza… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Boko Haram terrorists have abducted an unspecified number of mobile policemen at the police mobile training school in Limankara Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Limankara is the hometown of Senator … Read more

Ndume Charges FG To Name & Prosecute Terrorism Sponsors

Jan 4, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

…Ndume recalled how he was prosecuted by the Federal Government for sponsoring Boko Haram. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume has asked the Federal Government to name and arrest those that finance terrorism in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Ndume recalled how he … Read more

Capital Funding For Army ‘Grossly Inadequate’ – Ndume

Nov 23, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…the Chief of Army staff Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya said the ₦579 billion earmarked for the army is not enough… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has renewed calls for increased funding for the Nigerian Army. The Senator made the call on Monday to members of the … Read more

Ndume Reveals How Brig. Gen. Zirkusu Was Killed By ISWAP

Nov 15, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

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

Take Boko-Haram To Court, Senator Ali Ndume Pleads

Sep 5, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Senator Ali Ndume says the Repentant Boko-Haram Insurgents should not be pardoned without been tried. Known for publicly voicing against the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Re-Integration (DRR) programme that was launched in 2016 for Repented Boko Haram Member, Senator Ali Ndume has once again charged the government to penalize some of the repentant Boko-Haram Insurgents. The former … Read more

There Should Be No Blanket Amnesty For Repentant Terrorists – Ndume

Aug 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

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

Insecurity: I Feel Safer In Maiduguri Than Abuja – Ndume

Jun 18, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Maiduguri is at the heart of Nigeria’s insurgency war in the North-East The war has raged on for more than a decade Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, on Thursday said he is more at ease when visiting Maiduguri than Abuja, the nation’s capital. Ndume, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics … Read more

‘I Expected Long-term Solutions’ – Ndume Faults Southern Governors’ Ban On Open Grazing

May 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Nigerians Treat Insecurity With Scant Regard, Ndume Laments

On Wednesday, the state governors in the South resolved to ban open grazing and movement of cattle by foot in the region at a meeting in Asaba, the Delta State capital The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has faulted the declaration of the ban on open grazing in the South … Read more

2023: Group Warns Against Denying Igbo Presidency

Mar 25, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The group had earlier condemned the report of the Bala Mohammed-led Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in which it declared “no zoning formula.” The COSEYL leader insisted that Igbo people had sacrificed and waited patiently for the “plum job” and would therefore not accept any excuse this time. A group of Igbo youths, … Read more