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Bauchi governor pledges to support embattled senator

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Bauchi State governor, Bala Muhammad, on Wednesday, said he would support Abdul Ningi, a senator from the state who was suspended by the Senate. Mr Ningi was suspended on Tuesday after he alleged that the 2024 budget was padded with over N3 trillion. Though the senator apologised and said he was quoted out of context, … Read more

Nigerian lawmakers extend retirement age of National Assembly staffers

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The Senate on Thursday hurriedly passed the controversial bill seeking to extend the tenure of service of legislative staff at the National Assembly from 35 to 40 years and their retirement age from 60 to 65 years. The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibirin, announced the passage of the bill during the plenary after it was … Read more