Alleged Akpabio’s impeachment saga, Super Eagles ordeal in Libya, other top stories from Senate

Alleged Akpabio’s impeachment saga, Super Eagles ordeal in Libya, other top stories from Senate

The Senate resumed legislative activities on Tuesday, expressing anger over the treatment of the Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, in faraway Libya, and demanded justice for the team. The team was shabbily treated at the airport on arrival in Libya on Sunday ahead of its crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying match against the … Read more

No more cover-up in oil industry, new Senate petroleum committee chair warns

No more cover-up in oil industry, new Senate petroleum committee chair warns

The new chairperson of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Kawu Sumaila, vowed on Wednesday that there would be no more cover-up of wrongdoings in the Nigeria oil industry. The senator, who represents Kano South Senatorial District, said this following his appointment to the new role on Wednesday. Mr Sumaila replaced Ifeanyi Ubah, the … Read more

Many Nigerian lawmakers consume, trade

Many Nigerian lawmakers consume, trade

Kano South Senator, Kawu Sumaila, has alleged that many members of the National Assembly engaged in drug abuse while carrying out their official duties. Mr Sumaila said this during plenary on Tuesday while contributing to the debate on a Bill to establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation.. The senator specifically said most … Read more