Tag: Nigerian Senate
Ogun East 2027: Eniowo Akanbi Babatunde Steps Forward for Senate Despite Abiodun Consensus
The race for Ogun East Senatorial District is getting more interesting by the day. Eniowo Akanbi Babatunde has declared his intention to contest the Senate seat — and he is doing so with full awareness that the district’s APC leaders have already moved to anoint Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun as their consensus candidate. That unanimous…
Senator Ndume Calls for Reflection on Public Involvement in Corruption
Senator Ali Ndume, Chief Whip of the Senate, has ignited a debate on corruption by shedding light on the role of public participation in perpetuating corrupt practices within Nigerian politics. In a recent statement, Senator Ndume delineated between corruption involving politicians and individual citizens, asserting that corruption within the political sphere is largely driven by…
Senate Approves $500 Million World Bank Loan for Electricity Meter Production in Nigeria
In a significant development aimed at addressing the persistent challenges in the power sector, the Senate has granted approval for a $500 million World Bank loan requested by President Tinubu. The loan is earmarked to fund the production of electricity meters for citizens across the country, a move expected to enhance access to reliable electricity…