Tag: Senate
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President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed support for the Senate’s efforts to enforce Local Content laws, which he described as a national crisis. He lamented that many companies continue to violate these laws, employing foreign workers while sidelining qualified Nigerians, and called for stricter enforcement. Ajaero further highlighted concerns such…
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed social media claims that the National Assembly has approved new states, clarifying that although over 42 proposals exist, none have completed the legislative process. He warned communities against organizing efforts based on unapproved proposals and urged Nigerians to rely on official statements. Additionally, the Senate has scheduled a special…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who was suspended from the Senate for six months on March 6, 2025, for “unparliamentary conduct,” has petitioned the Senate to comply with a July 4, 2025, Federal High Court ruling declaring her suspension excessive and unconstitutional. The court urged her reinstatement, citing violations of her constituents’ rights to representation. In a…
