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Conflict Of Interest: Navy, NIMASA Bicker Over Proposed Law on Maritime Security

Global UpfrontJul 22, 2024July 22, 20240

Bickering has erupted between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over the proposed law on Maritime security being legislated

Hunger In Nigeria: Senate Panics, Fears Attack, Seeks Solution As It Predicts Imminent Nationwide Protests

Global UpfrontJul 10, 2024July 10, 20240

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday engaged in a panic debate on hunger and hardship facing the citizens across the country, fearing attack and revolt from

Terrorism/Banditry: As Bandits Kill 7 Policemen, 35 Others In Zamfara, Katsina, Senate Tells Tinubu To Review Strategies Of Security Agencies

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2024June 7, 20240

As terror bandits kill seven Policemen and 35 others in fresh offensives in Zamfara and Katsina States, and with continuing violence in in parts of

“New” National Anthem is National Self-Debasement

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2024June 1, 20240

By Farooq A. Kperogi Twitter: @farooqkperogi Nothing in my adult life has made me more ashamed to be a Nigerian and more inclined to completely

N3.7trillion Padding: Peter Obi Tells Senate To Come Clean, Clear All Allegations

Global UpfrontMar 13, 2024March 13, 20240

The Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has admonished the Senate to come clean and clear all the allegations associated

Amid Rising Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In CDS, Service Chiefs, IGP, DG DSS

Global UpfrontFeb 14, 2024February 14, 20240

Amid the state of insecurity caused by multiple crimes, banditry and spate of kidnappings across the country, the Senate has passed a vote of confidence

Extrapolating General Musa’s No-Holds-Barred Appearance At The National Assembly

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2023December 3, 20230

By Chidi Omeje On that fateful Tuesday of the penultimate week, General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, led Service Chiefs and the Inspector

Nigeria: Senate Joins House Of Reps To Probe Purchase Of N5.095billion Presidential Yacht

Global UpfrontNov 9, 2023November 9, 20230

The Senate on Wednesday said it would probe the purchase of N5 billion presidential yacht and the circumstances surrounding it. The resolution of the Senate

N5.095bn Presidential Yacht Already Delivered But Not Yet Paid For, Says Ali Ndume

Global UpfrontNov 3, 2023November 3, 20230

Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume (Borno APC), on Friday said the outcry of Nigerians over the controversial N5.095 billion Presidential Yacht was late

Senate Guarantees Maximum Support To Nigerian Army To Surmount Insecurity

Global UpfrontOct 26, 2023October 26, 20230

The Nigerian Senate has assured the Nigerian Army (NA) of total support in surmounting security challenges plaguing the country. The Senate made this commitment on