Tag: Opeyemi Bamidele
Nigeria@64: Senate Leader Bamidele calls for unity to overcome national challenges
Bamidele stressed the urgent need for leaders—whether political, socio-cultural, religious, traditional, or professional—to work collaboratively in addressing divisive issues and…
This Time Too Shall Pass Away
This was the indisputable geo-political context that an import-dependent Nigeria found herself, even before the inauguration of the 10th National…
Legislative exigencies force Senate to postpone petroleum sabotage hearing
The Senate had established the ad-hoc committee to investigate billions spent on maintaining the nation's refineries, scrutinize regulatory agencies over…
False claims against Senate Leader Bamidele spark Senate outrage
The Senate said its preliminary investigations revealed that the Public Procurement Transparency Group is not registered with the Corporate Affairs…
Senate raises questions over $1.5bn expended on Port Harcourt Refinery
Bamidele observed that the federation “is undergoing a truly challenging period,” pointing out that the distribution and supply of refined…
Ubah: South East has Lost an illustrious son, says Opeyemi Bamidele
In a statement by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Saturday, Bamidele described Senator Uba as a philanthropist,…
Senate invites NNPC, CBN, NIMASA, Dangote, others for questioning over economic sabotage
Speaking at the conference on Thursday, Bamidele pledged to carry out holistic investigation into the allegations of economic sabotage in…
Senate investigates importation of hazardous petroleum products
Reports had revealed that 12 diesel cargoes conveying a total of 660 kilotons of diesel, were exported by refineries to…
Nigeria Police wasn’t established to succeed – Senate Leader
Bamidele explained that the incessant deployment of the armed forces for the purpose of maintaining law and order internally was…
Eid-el-Kabir: Senate Leader appeals to Labour unions to accept FG’s minimum wage offer
Bamidele further emphasised that no nation could travel the journey of national rebirth alone without the unwavering support of its…
Exploits of the 10th Senate
For instance, as of June 11, 2024, our records revealed that at least 477 bills were initiated since the 10th…
In Search of a New Police Model
The legal framework, no doubt, entails setting a globally acceptable policing standard, an assignment the National Assembly must carry out…
Fuel scarcity will soon be over, Senate leader assures Nigerians
Bamidele gave this assurance in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the Oil Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston,…
Reconvened for Greater Goods
Besides, it culminated in the suspension of the National Assembly, the foremost democratic institution with the seal of people’s approval.…
Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerians must support govt to resolve myriad of challenges – Bamidele
Bamidele said since the sustained implementation of pro-people macro-economic policies under this government, stability has started returning to economic and…
Ode to People’s President
That is the reality in our fatherland today. Asiwaju is at the forefront of that reality. And we are all…
NASS mulls fresh legal framework for State Police, Local Intelligence gathering
The National Assembly has disclosed that it will consider a legal framework for the creation of state police and for…
Go after killers of Ekiti monarchs, Bamidele tells security agencies
Armed men had killed the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti in an ambush while returning…
Bamidele: Our present travails won’t derail God’s plan for Nigeria
Bamidele, therefore, challenged Nigerians to walk by faith and not by sight, pointing out that 2024 “is not a year…
Bamidele mourns Akeredolu, Na’Abba, says Nigeria has lost patriots
Bamidele, also Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum in the ninth National Assembly, lamented that Nigeria had actually lost two…
Bamidele reveals what FG will do to economic saboteurs in 2024
“We are reconvening on December 29. Our hope and determination is to pass by December 30. On January 1, 2024,…
Despite public criticism, Akpabio unruffled, calm: Bamidele eulogises him at 61
Even amid scathing public criticism, Bamidele noted that Akpabio “has always been calm, peaceful and unruffled, always according utmost respect…
FUOYE to award Bamidele, Adeola Honorary Doctorate Degrees
The Vice Chancellor of FUOYE, Prof. Abayomi Fasina presented the letters of invitation to the legislators at the Senate Complex…
Senate laments Cyber threats to Digital Economy with $500m annual loss
Akpabio, represented by the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, observed that it was imperative to establish a comprehensive…
2027 Election: Senate Leader, 12 others to lead discussions at diaspora forum
Bamidele, who is the Chief Speaker, would be leading the NIDCOM boss, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and other Nigerian experts residing abroad…
Senate approves new Federal University in Ekiti
The bill, sponsored by the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, elicited the overwhelming support of senators across all…
Supreme Court Judgement: Bamidele faults stampeding Judiciary into partisan politics
Bamidele, who chaired the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters in the ninth National Assembly, kicked against…
Opeyemi canvasses Legislative measures to stem Naira devaluation
Bamidele, also, recommended regular parleys between federal lawmakers and all members of the Federal Executive Council as one of the…
Senate moves to return National Social Investment Programme Act to Presidency
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele initiated the bill at the plenary yesterday, seeking to amend the National…
Senate Leader shocked over death of Tribune Correspondent
In a statement by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs today, Bamidele condoled Adeyemi’s family members, management and staff…