A Nigerian-born United States legislator, Beroro Efekoro, representing Albany County in the 7th District of New York, has criticized the salaries and allowances of Nigeria’s National Assembly members, describing them as outrageous. Efekoro made these remarks in a statement issued from New York on Thursday, addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the remuneration of Nigerian lawmakers. […]
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BREAKING: Senate Erupts into Chaos over Sahabi Ya’u’s Clash with Senate Leader
Tensions flared during the Senate’s return to plenary on Tuesday, with a heated exchange erupting over seating arrangements. The session commenced around 11 am, with Senate President GodsWill Akpabio announcing birthdays celebrated by lawmakers during the break. Senator Sahabi Yau (APC, Zamfara North) raised his voice towards Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), while […]
4 Former Govs and 21 Other Senators Yet to Sponsor Any Bills in 10 Months
Daily Trust’s investigation reveals that four out of the 13 former governors serving as senators, along with 21 other senators, have not sponsored any bills since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on June 13, 2023. The ex-governors in the Senate include Senate President Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Aliyu Wammako (Sokoto), Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), […]