Senate President appeals for exemption of Federal Lawmakers in withdrawal of police from VIPs

Senate President appeals for exemption of Federal Lawmakers in withdrawal of police from VIPs

By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed for the exemption of Federal Lawmakers in the presidential directive to withdraw police officers from VIPs. Akpabio made the appeal during the 2026 budget defence by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. Recall that President Tinubu had issued a directive, withdrawing police officers from…

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'Refund unaccounted ₦210trillion to Federation Account' - Senate orders NNPC

‘Refund unaccounted ₦210trillion to Federation Account’ – Senate orders NNPC

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Senate has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to refund ₦210 trillion in unaccounted funds to the Federation Account after rejecting the company’s explanations over the missing sum. According to SaharaReporters, the directive followed the failure of NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, to…

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Indigenous contractors suspend protest

Indigenous contractors suspend protest

By Aderogba George ABUJA (NAN, CONVERSEER) – The All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Thursday announced the suspension of its ongoing protest following the intervention of the Senate, led by its spokesperson, Sen. Adeyemi Adaramodu. The suspension notice, released to newsmen in Abuja, was jointly signed by the association’s President, Mr Jackson Nwosu,…

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Immigration seizes Senator Natasha's passport at airport

Immigration seizes Senator Natasha’s passport at airport

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Immigration Service officials have seized the international passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, preventing her from travelling abroad. According to SaharaReporters, Akpoti-Uduaghan was seen in a viral video questioning immigration officials at the airport over the alleged confiscation of her passport. She alleged that…

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