At the Senate plenary, there was a debate on the fresh amendment for extension of the 2024 National Budget, which we had previously extended to June (this month). I moved for an investigation into the reasons why the implementation of the capital component has become shoddy,

Today, I attended a workshop organised by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), with its partners, for members of the Joint National Assembly Committees on Electoral Matters on the review of the Electoral Act, which we are currently considering. It will be presented for

Today, I also attended the wedding ceremony of my friend's daughter, Ms. Amina Wakil Mohammed, in Abuja. Mohammed Wakil, a former Minister of State for Power and a former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, has been a long-standing brother of mine, and his daughter

Yesterday, I attended a book launch by H.R.H. Dr. Famous Eseduwo, entitled “African Politics and Development”, which was launched today. In my remarks, I congratulated him for finding the time to write this important book, and I encouraged all our people to document their

Yesterday was the 79th birthday of our leader and father, Hon. Fyneman Wilson, who means so much to our people and who is also a father to me. I heard he did not want to inform or invite me, even as he is preparing to celebrate his 80th birthday, to which I and others will be

Join me at 12noon, tomorrow Monday 14th July at the Barcelona Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja as I speak at the workshop organized by the Civil Society’s Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC). The event will be streamed live on Facebook: @ facebook.com/share/198Qc7jk… YouTube: @

I am saddened by the news of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, which was announced yesterday. I would like to, on behalf of my family and my Senatorial District, commiserate with the Buhari family, the government and people of Katsina State, the Daura Emirate,

I woke up today and heard the news of the passing of our father, the respected Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, who has gone to join our illustrious ancestors, having served our people for a historic 65 years on the

NSCADC Workshop on Safeguarding Nigeria's Democracy Through Unity and Resolve

Yesterday, I paid a condolence visit to Ijebu-Ode on account of the passing of our dearly beloved and revered King, H.R.M. Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba Sikiru Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, who joined his ancestors a few days ago. In the company of

Today, I joined my colleagues in attending a workshop of the Joint National Assembly Committees on Basic Education, where we talked about the challenges facing basic education generally, and specifically dealt with a proposed amendment to the UBE law. As everyone knows, I have

Press interview at the Legislative Retreat on the UBE Act Amendment Bill 2025

The complete video of my Tribute to Late President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.

Congratulations to the Super Falcons on their 10th African title! Mission accomplished with class. True champions of the continent. #WAFCON2025 🏆🇳🇬

Today, I paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, former PDP National Chairman and former three-time Minister. Chief Audu Ogbeh was a decent and broad-minded elder statesman who was very supportive and encouraging of me, as he was of others. Throughout

AS DR. SAMUEL OGBUKU HITS GOLD Dear MD, On behalf of my family and my constituents, the good people of Bayelsa West Senatorial District, I join your family, friends and well wishers to congratulate you on this landmark 50th birthday, and wish you many happy returns of this day,