Author: Abdulrahman Obaje

The Body of Benchers, currently chaired by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), has confirmed the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and 13 other prominent legal practitioners life members of the prestigious body. Bamidele’s confirmation was formally announced on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the meeting of the body held at its head office in… Continue reading Bamidele, 14 Others Confirmed Life Benchers

We have, with grave concerns, noticed campaigns of calumny against the person and office of the Leader of the Senate, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON on social media. Behind the campaigns are some individuals, who either misconstrued the statutory role of the Majority Leader in a democracy or willfully distorted established legislative rules that charged… Continue reading Setting the Records Straight!

The Senate, Wednesday, considered the amendment of the 2023 Finance Act aimed at taxing foreign exchange proceeds realised by banks nationwide in their financial statements for the purpose of funding strategic national projects. The upper chamber equally entertained another bill, which sought to amend the Appropriation Act, 2024 with a view to increasing the public expenditures… Continue reading Senate Reviews 2023 Finance Act to Tax Banks’ Foreign Gains

The Senate, Wednesday, constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate the continued importation of hazardous petroleum products and dumping of substandard diesel into the country. The upper chamber also appointed Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele to lead 14 other distinguished senators to unravel masterminds behind the illicit practice and transaction. The President of the… Continue reading Senate Investigates Importation of Hazardous Petroleum Products

The Senate Leader on Saturday June 22nd, 2024 graced the Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA) FCT Chapter, June 2024 Edition Reading/Writers Dialogue in Abuja, A book written by Former First Lady of Ekiti State, HE Erelu Bisi Fayemi was read during the occassion. The occassion that was well attended also saw in attendance the Governor… Continue reading Photo Gallery: Senate Leader Graces ANA Reading/Writers Dialogue in Abuja

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday urged Nigerians to demonstrate more patriotic spirit and keep hope alive amid diverse strategic measures the federal government had been taking to guarantee fiscal and monetary stability. Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central in the Senate, also pleaded with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union… Continue reading Eid-el-Kabir: Senate Leader Felicitates Muslim Faithful, Canvasses Patriotism

The 10th National Assembly precisely turns one today. Its first anniversary is almost coincident with the National Democracy Day, which Nigerians, regardless of our faith, ideology or nationality, celebrated on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This, again, reminds us all of the significance of 25-year unbroken democratic rule, the supreme sacrifice we offered to secure it… Continue reading Exploits of the 10th Senate

BA (Hons.); LL.B. (Hons.); BL; LL.M; FCIArb. Ph.D, Public Administration (Honoris Causa). Currently the Leader of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele is representing the good people of Ekiti Central Senatorial District. During the 9th Assembly, Sen. Bamidele was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and… Continue reading The Leader of the Senate, Senator (Dr) Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has welcomed Nigerians into 2024 with optimism, saying the present travails will never truncate God’s plan for Nigeria and its teeming population. Bamidele, therefore, challenged Nigerians to walk by faith and not by sight, pointing out that 2024 “is not a year to live our lives according… Continue reading Bamidele: Our Present Travails Won’t Derail God’s Plan for Nigeria