The suspension was imposed on him over claims the N28.78 trillion 2024 budget was padded to the tune of N3.7 trillion.
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The investigation by the Senate, which started at exactly 3:42pm on Wednesday, was held behind closed doors.
The Chairman of a Senate ad hoc committee set up to probe the issue, Isah Jibrin, made the revelation on Tuesday.
It could be recalled that in December 2023, the Senate unanimously resolved to extend the implementation of the N1.3 trillion supplementary budget from December 31, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
Adaramodu, Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said this in a statement issued on Thursday.
Ningi is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population and represents PDP, Bauchi Central.
The rejection led to bickering between Senator Tony Nwoye and Senator Jibrin Isah, popularly known as Echocho.
The Senate decision was sequel to the motion sponsored by Senator Tokunbo Abiru.
The bill, which had been passed at the House of Representatives, was declined for concurrence by the Senate on Thursday at plenary.
Senator Banibo Ipalibo, Chairperson, Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) disclosed this on Thursday.
The Upper chamber resolved that the fund was recklessly spent.
By 11,35am, the Senate suspended its rules to allow non-lawmakers to gain access to the plenary.
Some even query the essence of a parliament in the country if it has failed in helping to arrest the situation.
Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, made this known.
The Senate decision was sequel to a motion sponsored by the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.
Akpabio made this known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyibo, on Thursday.
The Senate had last week adjourned plenary to Friday this week in order for members celebrate the Christmas with their families and friends.
The former two-term Governor of Kwara State made this known in a statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Adeola Olamilelan, gave the ultimatum.
The Senate Committee on Information is chaired by Senator Kenneth Eze.