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  The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Thursday raised concern over weak investment in the capacity of women in Nigeria which according to him has hindered the possibility of achieving the fifth agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The fifth agenda of SDG is to “End all forms of discrimination against… Continue reading IWD 2024 : Senate Leader Laments Weak Investment In Women

  …Celebrates Tinubu’s victory at the Supreme Court As the Supreme Court Thursday affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu unanimously, the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele warned opposition parties and their candidates against stampeding the judiciary into partisan politics through disinformation, mal-information and misinformation. Bamidele, who chaired the Senate Committee on Judiciary,… Continue reading Supreme Court Verdict: Bamidele Faults Stampeding Judiciary into Partisan Politics

  ●Recommends regular executive, legislative forum to further synergise on development agenda The Leader of the Senate, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Friday, challenged federal lawmakers to come up with creative legislative frameworks and provide robust oversight support that could guarantee the appreciation and stability of Naira. Bamidele, also, recommended regular parleys between federal lawmakers and… Continue reading Bamidele Canvasses Legislative Measures to Stem Naira Devaluation

  The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Monday congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on his first anniversary in office, assuring the indigenes of more dividends of democracy. Bamidele also urged the people of the state across political and religious leanings to team up with Governor Oyebanji to create an environment… Continue reading Expect More Dividends of Democracy from Oyebanji, Bamidele Assures Ekiti People

  The Senate, Tuesday, embarked on amendment of National Social Investment Programme Agency Act (NSIPA), 2023 aimed at moving the agency from Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Presidency. The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele initiated the bill at the plenary yesterday, seeking to amend the National Social Investment Programme… Continue reading Moves to Return National Social Investment Programme Act to Presidency

  Congratulates Nigerians on 63rd independence anniversary  As Nigeria marks her 63rd anniversary of independence on Sunday, the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to suspend their plan to embark on an indefinite strike in the national interest. Bamidele, also Chairman… Continue reading Indefinite Strike Will Inflict More Pains on Nigerians, Bamidele Tells Labour Unions

  By Senator Opeyemi Bamidele Today, the National Assembly, the truest custodian and guardian of Nigeria’s democracy, resumes plenary after a 49-day annual recess. Contrary to what most people believe, annual recess is not a period of recreation or vacation for us as representatives of the people across 109 senatorial districts and 360 federal constituencies… Continue reading Nigeria on the Path to Greatness Again 

  The Senate will on Tuesday screen former Chairman of the Board of Citi Bank Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso for the position of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The senate will also screen four nominees for the positions of CBN Deputy Governors, who will join forces with Cardoso to steer… Continue reading Opeyemi Bamidele: Senate Screens CBN Governor, Deputies Today

  The Senate Leader, Senator Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele, has hailed the Judiciary for upholding the rule of law over emotions by affirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the February 25, 2023, Presidential Election. A statement emanating from his media office in Abuja on Thursday, quoted Senator Bamidele as congratulating President Tinubu over… Continue reading Senate Leader Congratulates Tinubu, Praises Judiciary For Placing Premium On Facts Over Emotions

  The Presidential Election Petitions Court on Wednesday affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). On whether the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was right to return Tinubu as the duly elected by majority of lawful votes cast in the February 25, 2023 poll, the Tribunal held that the… Continue reading Tribunal Affirms Tinubu’s Election As Nigeria President