SENATE TO INVESTIGATE SENATOR ELISHA ABBO OVER ASSAULT
The Nigerian Senate has set up an adhoc committee to investigate the
allegation of assault preferred against Senator Elisha Cliff Abbo
representing Adamawa North on a woman at a sex toy shop in Abuja.
Senator Abbo has been a subject of criticism by a cross section of Nigerians
since the video of his assault on a lady hit the internet.The matter came up
for mention on the floor of the Red Chamber when Kaduna Central
Senator, Ubah Sani brought up the issue under privileges, citing Order 15
of the Senate Standing rules.
Lawmakers called for a thorough investigation into the matter before
jumping to conclusions.
The ad-hoc Committee is chaired by Senator Sam Egwu with, Senators
Oluremi Tinubu, Matthew Urhoghide, Stella Oduah, as members.
More Stories
AMOTEKUN RECAPTURES ESCAPED ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT IN OSUN
The Osun State Command of the Amotekun Corps announced on Friday that its operatives had captured a...
LAGOS STATE GOVT URGES CALM IN IBEJU-LEKKI, ISSUES STERN WARNING ON UNAUTHORISED BAALE INSTALLATIONS
In an effort to promote lasting peace and unity in Ibeju-Lekki and surrounding communities, the Lagos State Government held a...
JUST IN: FG CLOSES ENUGU AIRPORT FOR URGENT RUNWAY REPAIRS
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria's Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, announced the temporary closure...
OLUREMI TINUBU LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO ERADICATE HIV, SYPHILIS IN SOUTH-WEST
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the Free To Shine Triple Elimination Campaign in the South-West region,...
EDUCATION: WAEC INTRODUCES VARIATIONS OF PAPERS FOR 2025 WASSCE EXAMS
In a groundbreaking initiative, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the introduction of paper variations for the 2025...
LAGOS TARGETS 6 GIGAWATTS IN THREE-YEAR AMBITIOUS CLEAN ENERGY PLAN
Lagos State has officially embarked on an ambitious journey toward energy independence, aiming to generate 6 gigawatts of power within...