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Senate to Reps: “We Won’t Joke With Your Bills Anymore!”

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The Senate on Tuesday addressed concerns raised by the House of Representatives, clarifying that it has not deliberately delayed concurrence on legislative proposals originating from the lower chamber.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to NIVONEWS, the Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to giving full legislative attention to concurrence bills from the House of Representatives, stating clearly that it does not take such matters lightly. In a statement issued by the Directorate of Media in the office of the Senate Leader, the upper chamber disclosed that it considered no fewer than six concurrence bills from the House just last week.

Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, made the clarification during Tuesday’s plenary at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. Their remarks followed recent accusations by the House of Representatives that the Senate had consistently delayed action on bills passed by the lower chamber.

The House, according to NIVONEWS, had gone as far as suspending consideration of Senate-originated bills, alleging that over 140 of its own bills, including many sponsored by Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, had been stalled without valid justification.

In response, Akpabio strongly rejected the claims, insisting that the Senate “cannot joke with concurrence bills from the House of Representatives” and remains committed to legislative cooperation. “It takes two hands to clap,” he said. “We’ve been working on these bills, and we will continue to do so in the best interest of Nigeria and its citizens.”

While presenting one such bill at the plenary, Bamidele also emphasized the Senate’s diligence. “The first two items on our agenda today are concurrence bills from the House,” he noted. He added that, although both chambers operate on the principle of reciprocity, due diligence must be exercised on every piece of legislation. “We are not operating a rubber-stamp system,” he said.

According to NIVONEWS, Bamidele stressed that just last week, six concurrence bills were passed by the Senate, reaffirming the chamber’s constitutional mandate to thoroughly vet legislation. “We remain guided by our duty to the Nigerian people,” he said. “We’ll continue to review and process House bills in line with constitutional expectations.”

Meanwhile, the Senate has begun working on a new amendment bill that seeks to introduce clearer and stricter disciplinary measures for erring lawmakers. This comes on the heels of a recent court ruling which questioned the legality of the Senate’s six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Sponsored by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central), the bill—titled ‘Retightening Disciplinary Measures against Erring Members and Other Related Matters’—aims to address the gaps in the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act by specifying appropriate durations and penalties. It passed first reading on Tuesday and is expected to be debated in plenary on Wednesday.

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court had ruled that the disciplinary action against Senator Natasha lacked a clear legal basis, urging the Senate to recall her. The proposed amendment is expected to formalize disciplinary protocols going forward.

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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.

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Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.

“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.

He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”

Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.

He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.

“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.

In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.

“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.

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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.

While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.

He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.

The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.

He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.

“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”

The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.

2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.

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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.

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Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.

Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment

Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.

The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.

According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.

The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.

The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.

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