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10th Senate passed over 90 bills, 52 signed into law — Akpabio’s aide

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Kenny Okolugbo, Media Consultant to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has highlighted what he described as unprecedented achievements in lawmaking, economic reforms, and governance under the leadership of his principal.

In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Okolugbo said the 10th Senate, within two years, had passed more than 90 bills, with 52 of them already signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.

He described the record as a testament to Akpabio’s “uncommon leadership style,” noting that the upper chamber has played a crucial role in stabilising the economy, improving fiscal policies, and promoting inclusive development across the country.

According to him, interventions by the Senate have contributed to strengthening the naira and reducing inflation, which currently stands at 20.12 per cent — a 4.23 per cent improvement in recent months.

“We are not yet there, but there is light at the end of the tunnel,” Okolugbo said.

He listed key legislations such as the Student Loan Act, which enables indigent students to access education loans repayable only after employment, and the Tax Reform Bill, which was initially resisted but later passed to expand the tax net and ease the burden on low-income earners.

Other notable achievements, he added, include the passage of the Minimum Wage Act, which doubled workers’ pay by 100 per cent and exempted those earning the minimum wage from personal income tax, as well as the establishment of five regional development commissions across the South-East, South-West, South-South, North-West, and North-Central zones.

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“These commissions will bring governance and development closer to the people, addressing long-standing issues of regional imbalance,” he said.

Despite the Senate not yet receiving the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Executive, Okolugbo said the upper chamber had taken proactive steps to extend the implementation of capital projects in the 2024 and 2025 budgets to prevent economic disruptions.

He disclosed that plans were underway to convene a National Security Summit to address the root causes of insecurity in the country, while the Electricity Act had been strengthened to prevent arbitrary tariff hikes.

“We cannot continue to pay higher bills for electricity we rarely get,” he noted.

Okolugbo maintained that the achievements of the 10th Senate show that legislative effectiveness is not measured by confrontation with the Executive but by constructive collaboration that delivers tangible results for Nigerians.

The media aide also praised Akpabio’s leadership style, describing him as “a man in a hurry to achieve results.”

He added, “Working with him gives me insight into why he was called the Uncommon Governor during his tenure in Akwa Ibom. His developmental strides then still speak for him today.”

Okolugbo also commended the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, for ensuring smooth legislative business whenever Akpabio is away, maintaining that there is no vacuum in the chamber’s operations.

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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September 26, 2026

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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