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Senator Banigo Proposes Earmarking SSB Tax Proceeds for Primary Healthcare
Senator Ipalibo Banigo advocates for ring-fencing revenue from the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax to support primary healthcare and the prevention of non-communicable diseases.
Senate Increases Fines for Traffic Violations and Bus Hawking to ₦50,000
The Nigerian Senate has approved the FRSC Act (Amendment) Bill, significantly raising fines for traffic violations, including a ₦50,000 penalty for hawking or preaching in commercial buses.
Senate Committee and NNPC Officials Refute Claims of ₦210 Trillion Missing from Financial Records
Bala Wunti and Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo have publicly stated that there is no proof of ₦210 trillion missing from NNPC accounts, attributing the confusion to a misinterpretation of financial data.
Senate Approves 300% Hike in Traffic Fines via New FRSC Act
The Nigerian Senate has passed amendments to the FRSC Act, increasing traffic fines by up to 300% and setting a N50,000 penalty for preaching or hawking in commercial buses.
Senator Bamidele Advocates for Guaranteed Financial Autonomy for State Police
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele argues that state police must have constitutionally protected, direct funding to prevent interference from political actors, business groups, and criminal elements.
Senate Demands Transparency from NNPC Auditors Regarding ₦210tn Discrepancy
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has ordered NNPC Ltd.’s external auditors to justify ₦210 trillion in unexplained financial entries within one week, dismissing claims of client confidentiality.
Senate Issues Warning to MDAs Over Ignoring Legislative Summons
The Senate Committee on Finance has warned government agencies of impending sanctions for ignoring summons, specifically ordering the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority to reconcile its financial records within two weeks.
Senate Demands Immediate Troop Deployment to Benue Following Deadly Bandit Raids
The Senate has mandated an immediate security surge in Benue State following bandit attacks that left 20 dead, while Senator Abba Moro warns that reactive relief efforts are failing to protect vulnerable citizens.
Akpabio threatens legal action against National Assembly contractor over microphone failures
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is threatening legal action against the National Assembly renovation contractor due to recurring audio and technical failures.
Senator Ningi Calls for Public Parade and Prosecution of Oyo Kidnapping Suspects
Senator Abdul Ningi has pressed the Nigerian government to publicly parade and prosecute those responsible for the recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State.