Tensions and Counter Arguments at Budget Defense Session

Tensions and counter arguements erupted during the budget defense session of the Ministries under Petroleum as lawmakers, especially House of Reps members, clashed with Minister of State for Petroleum, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, over alleged disrespect for the legislative arm. Tensions hit a boiling point

Nigeria: FG pledges to ensure quality control, availability of petroleum products

worldstagenews.com - 16/Jan 22:25

WorldStage Newsonline– Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobir has reiterated the Federal...

Ex-police chief Grijaldo faces second contempt charge for alleged disrespect and obstruction

businessmirror.com.ph - 21/Jan 13:49

Tensions ran high during the House Quad-Committee hearing on Tuesday as lawmakers lambasted Police Colonel Hector Grijaldo for alleged disrespect and...

Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Commiserates With Niger State Over Tanker Explosion Tragedy

nta.ng - 18/Jan 18:31

The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed sympathy with the Government and people of Niger State Over the tragic...

Patel accuses Dem lawmakers of 'false accusations' and 'mischaracterizations'

washingtontimes.com - 17:31

Fireworks erupted between FBI Director nominee Kash Patel and Sen. Amy Klobuchar when he testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

FG Signs MoU With UK Varaity To Build Capacity In Oil & Gas Sector

theparadise.ng - 29/Jan 20:10

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, announced on Wednesday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

Lawmakers Deny ₦480 Million Bribery Allegations in 2025 Budget Approval

starnews.com.ng - 29/Jan 13:12

The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has denied claims that lawmakers demanded ₦480 million in bribes to approve federal...

Gov. Newsom Approves $2.5 Billion for Recovery Package as Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas Links Fire Victims to Resources

ognsc.com - 28/Jan 23:46

On Jan. 20, Sen. Lola Smallwood Cuevas (D-Inglewood), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), hosted a “listening session” at...

National Assembly clash over 2025 Police Budget defence

newsclickng.com - 16/Jan 23:47

A heated exchange erupted in the National Assembly on Thursday during the 2025 budget defence session as the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode...

Tensions escalate as vetting of Ablakwa, Akandoh sparks clash in Parliament

asaaseradi.com - 23:09

A heated confrontation erupted in Parliament as Minority and Majority MPs clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto...

Senate Pushes For Census, Plans Meeting With President Bola Tinubu

planet101fm.ng - 22/Jan 06:56

The Senate has vowed to push for the conduct of a national population census before the current administration ends in 2027. This commitment was...

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