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El-Rufai Says Tinubu Publicly Begged Him to Join Cabinet but Later Withdrew Offer

Christian Asema December 5, 2025 0

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed claims that the National Assembly blocked his ministerial appointment,...

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Rivers Assembly: I’m still in PDP — Wike says, dismisses France arrest rumours

Onoriode Obiuwevbi December 5, 2025 0

ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the defection of the Speaker of...

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EXCLUSIVE: Wike Losing Ground With Tinubu, Plans Rivers State Assembly’s Surprise Defection To APC Friday

Onoriode Obiuwevbi December 4, 2025 0

Fresh political intrigues are unfolding in Rivers State as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom...

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Tinubu Sends New Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate — Ibas, Dambazau Included

Onoriode Obiuwevbi December 4, 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded another list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for approval. The...

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ADC Says It Can Win 2027 Elections Without Incumbent Governors

Onoriode Obiuwevbi November 24, 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is confident of performing strongly in the 2027 general elections,...

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230 Million Nigerians Ready to Unseat APC, Says el-Rufai as ADC Launches Plateau Office

Onoriode Obiuwevbi November 20, 2025 0

A wave of political optimism swept through Plateau State as former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai declared...

Fresh controversy broke out in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday after an attempt to amend key sections of the Senate Standing Orders was abruptly halted due to strong opposition from several lawmakers, including Minority Leader Patrick Abba Moro. A legislative schedule titled “Orders of the Day” for the November 18, 2025 plenary, seen by SaharaReporters, showed that Senate Majority Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele had put forward a motion for the “Presentation and Consideration of Amendments to the Senate Standing Orders 2023 to Accommodate New Committees and Enhance Legislative Practice.” According to the document, the Senate leadership argued that the Standing Orders required an update because they serve as the main procedural guide for legislative activities, committee organisation, and Senate operations. The proposed changes were described as necessary to reflect evolving national needs, new institutional developments, and the creation of additional special-purpose commissions. The draft amendments also highlighted the need to harmonise the jurisdictions of Senate committees with those of the House of Representatives. Other areas flagged for revision included: Rules for senators-elect participating in the election of presiding officers Qualification and ranking criteria for presiding officer positions Sitting times Permission for presiding officers and nominees to drink water during sessions Conditions for suspending senators Committee structure and geopolitical representation However, what started as a routine presentation quickly descended into a confrontation. A senator who attended the session told SaharaReporters that Minority Leader Moro cited Point of Order 108, arguing that the amendment process did not follow due procedure. His objections reportedly escalated tensions across the chamber, prompting the leadership to withdraw the motion. Another source close to the proceedings said many lawmakers believed the amendment effort was a covert political strategy rather than a genuine procedural review. According to the source, “The Senate is trying to alter the rules to prevent certain senators from contesting, voting, or participating in the election of presiding officers.” This alleged plan triggered widespread anger among senators. The backlash was said to be so strong that the leadership had no choice but to step the proposal down—at least temporarily. “It was rejected by many senators and shelved. This happened during today’s (Tuesday’s) sitting,” the source added.

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Senate Erupts as Lawmakers Accuse Akpabio of Plotting Rule Change to Block Rivals from Presiding Offices

Onoriode Obiuwevbi November 19, 2025 0

Fresh controversy broke out in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday after an attempt to amend key sections...

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Governor Umo Eno Fires Two Aides for Attending PDP Convention in Ibadan

Christian Asema November 18, 2025 0

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dismissed two of his political aides for attending the...

Why Rivers Governor Fubara Skipped PDP National Convention, Says Party Chieftain

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Why Rivers Governor Fubara Skipped PDP National Convention — Party Chieftain

Christian Asema November 18, 2025 0

A senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure, Umar Sani, has explained why Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara...

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ONE YEAR OF DRIFT, DECLINE AND DECEIT

Christian Asema November 13, 2025 0

PdpEdo Marks a Lost Year Under Accidental Leadership Benin City, Nigeria Yesterday marks one full year since...

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Politics

El-Rufai Says Tinubu Publicly Begged Him to Join Cabinet but Later Withdrew Offer

Rivers Assembly: I’m still in PDP — Wike says, dismisses France arrest rumours

EXCLUSIVE: Wike Losing Ground With Tinubu, Plans Rivers State Assembly’s Surprise Defection To APC Friday

Tinubu Sends New Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate — Ibas, Dambazau Included

ADC Says It Can Win 2027 Elections Without Incumbent Governors

230 Million Nigerians Ready to Unseat APC, Says el-Rufai as ADC Launches Plateau Office

Senate Erupts as Lawmakers Accuse Akpabio of Plotting Rule Change to Block Rivals from Presiding Offices

Governor Umo Eno Fires Two Aides for Attending PDP Convention in Ibadan

Why Rivers Governor Fubara Skipped PDP National Convention — Party Chieftain

ONE YEAR OF DRIFT, DECLINE AND DECEIT

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