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North not parasitic, says Ndume

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***urges prudence in governance By Haruna Salami Former Leader of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, declared on Sunday that the North is not parasitic in nature particularly when matters of economic survival are concerned. Ndume who represents Borno South Senatorial District in the National

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Why I move against relocation of CBN depts to Lagos- Senator Ndume

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…urges apex bank to focus on monetary stability, inflation By Tunde Opalana Explaining why he moved against proposed plans by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to relocate some departments of the apex bank from its headquarters in Abuja to Lagos, Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has said he has no […]

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Ndume laments rise in expenditure as Senate commences consideration of 2023 budget

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2022 0

By Tunde Opalana As the Senate on Wednesday commenced debate on the 2023 Appropriation Bill, the chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume lamented the yearly increase in the expenditure component of Nigerian budget. Considering the harsh economic situation and low turn of Nigeria’s economy, he said expenditure should be reducing. The Borno lawmaker in […]

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Insecurity: Buhari should be talking to Nigerians, not issuing statements – Ali Ndume

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2022 0

Borno State Senator and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Ndume, on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari should directly address the nation on the matter of insecurity, rather than issuing statements through his media advisers. The Senator made the comment while responding to questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today, DailyTimesNGR gathered. He

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Corruption: Ndume urges Buhari to sign Unexplained Wealth Order

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2021 0

Sen Ali Ndume has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to urgently sign or issue an Unexplained Wealth Order, as a way to strengthen the fight against corruption. Ndume made the call on Saturday, in Ibadan while delivering the 2021 Distinguish Leadership Lecture Series, organised by the University of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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Living In Maiduguri Safer For Me Than Abuja— Ali Ndume

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2021 0

According to Channels TV, Senator Ali Ndume, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, has stated that living in the terrorism-plagued city of Maiduguri is safer for him than residing in the nation’s capital, Abuja. On Thursday, Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, announced this on Channels Television’s Politics Today show. The Senator

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Ndume urges youths to track social intervention fund in 2021 budget

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2021 0

Senator Ali Ndume (APC-Borno) on Thursday, urged youths in the country to track implementation of the social intervention fund of the Federal Government in 2021 budget to ensure its full implementation. He said this while briefing news men in Abuja on Thursday. Ndume who is Chairman of Senate Committee on Army said that the 2021 […]

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“Nigerians don’t value what they have until they lose it,” Ndume lauds Jonathan

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2020 0

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has lauded former President Goodluck Jonathan, saying he left behind great value and landmarks in Nigeria which shaped the political landscape of the country, Daily Times gathered. The lawmaker made this statement at Apo Legislative Quarters In Abuja, during the opening of Dr PhysiQ Specialist Centre for Wellness […]

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Ndume defends submission on FG’s COVID-19 palliatives distribution

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

…As Presidency kicks The senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has insisted that the palliatives put in place by the federal government to cushion the effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been poorly coordinated by agencies of government charged with the responsibility. This reiteration came hours after attacks from the Presidency over

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Ndume lauds army’s renewed commitment to end insurgency

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2020 0

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Sen. Ali Ndume, has lauded the renewed commitment shown by the military to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency. Sen. Ndume gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday in Yola. Ndume said the decision by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai to relocate to Borno […]

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Ndume: Why Buhari Can’t Appoint New Service Chiefs

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2019 0

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has given reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari cannot afford to change or appoint new service chiefs for now. He told medium in an interview that Buhari could not afford to change the military leadership because Nigeria was in a complete state of war. The […]

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Why Ndume And His Ilk Dread Peace in Borno State

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

I expect Nigerians to persistently and courageously interrogate their leaders who hold any mandate in public trust. This is a cliché resounded so many times to the point of boredom. But most of us ignore or prefer to overlook it for very selfish reasons. May I not sound like a simpleton. But some of these […]

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Saraki, Dogara have privatized, personalized NASS, says Sen Ndume

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2018 0

Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) has disclosed that the Senate under the leadership of Dr Bukola Saraki had failed Nigerians, saying that the legislative arm of government has been privatized by Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara. Ndume stated this while speaking at the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) […]

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Boko Haram: Senator Hails Buratai , Urges Concentration On Three Black Spots

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2018 0

Senator Ali Ndume has commended the Nigerian Army and its leadership under the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Buratai for concerted effort at eliminating Boko Haram. Ndume gave the commendation when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria flagship programme in Abuja. He said the move by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. […]

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Saraki fails Nigeria, can’t remain Senate President – Ndume

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2018 0

Sen. Ali Ndume, (APC-Borno South) has said Bukola Saraki has failed the nation and also has no justification to remain as senate president since he has defected to the opposition party. He said that Saraki should know that he could not “have his cake and eat it’. Ndume, said at the News Agency of Nigeria […]

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Group Slams Ndume Over Boko Haram Campaign Comment

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2018 0

A group, the Borno Integrity Forum has urged Senator Ali Ndume to stop playing politics with the safety of his people and face the electorates at the polls like his counterparts in the progressive and peaceful constituencies of the country are doing. The group while reacting to a statement credited to sen Ndume where he […]

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We’ll hold Ndume responsible if harm befalls Ekweremadu – S’East Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2018 0

The South East Caucus in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, declared that it will hold Senator Ali Ndume and his associates responsible should any harm befall Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. The caucus position was contained in a statement made available in Abuja on Monday by its leader and Deputy Minority House Leader, Rep. […]

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Sen Ndume criticized EFCC for preferential treatment to Ekweremadu

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2018 0

Senator Ali Ndume (APC Borno) has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what he described as preferential treatment given to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, during the latter’s honouring of EFCC invitation. According to Ndume, there is no basis for the EFCC to treat Ekweremadu with what he called ‘kid […]

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Crisis looms as NASS summons Omo- Agege, Ndume over Senate invasion

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2018 0

Fresh crisis is now looming in the Senate as the Joint Committee of the National Assembly set up to investigate the April 18, 2018, invasion of the Senate Chamber has invited former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno) as well as Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta) allegedly fingered in the mace theft saga to […]

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Omo-Agege reveals ‘facts’ behind Ndume’s suspension from senate

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2018 0

Suspended Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said that he was never in support of the suspension of Ali Ndume, his colleague. Ndume, who is from Borno south, had been suspended in March 2017 for allegedly embarrassing Senate President Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west. Omo-Agege was part of the senate committee on ethics […]