A video capturing a woman spraying naira notes during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Adamawa State has ignited widespread outrage on social media, with many Nigerians accusing authorities of selectively enforcing laws against currency mutilation.

The incident occurred as popular Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu Rarara performed his latest song, ‘Omo Ologo’ (Child of Glory), in honor of the President.

In the circulating video, a yet-to-be-identified woman dressed in All Progressives Congress, APC, attire approached the stage and sprayed naira notes while the performance was ongoing.

She was later cautioned by another woman standing nearby, but the brief act quickly drew attention online after clips of the moment spread across social media platforms.

By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
16- FEB- 2026

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Titus Zam, has dismissed claims by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that she is a member of the committee, insisting that official records do not list her among its members. Zam, who represents Benue North-West in the Senate, made the clarification in Abuja while responding to allegations that the Kogi Central lawmaker’s name was deliberately omitted from the committee’s attendance register during a recent budget defence session.

According to him, the senator was neither appointed to the committee nor invited to participate in its proceedings. He explained that committee composition follows established Senate procedures designed to reflect federal character, noting that not all lawmakers from a particular geopolitical zone automatically become members of development commission panels. He further identified Isah Jibrin as the committee’s vice-chairman and Sunday Karimi as a serving member from Kogi State, adding that other north-central lawmakers, including Pam Mwadkon, are also not part of the NCDC committee.

Zam stated that the disagreement arose after the budget defence meeting had concluded, when Akpoti-Uduaghan reportedly visited his office to protest her exclusion.

He maintained that any grievances regarding committee appointments should be directed to the Senate Committee on Selection, which is responsible for assigning memberships.

The development has drawn attention within legislative circles, highlighting internal procedural disputes over committee representation in the upper chamber.

The Nigerian Senate today February 17 passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026.

Before the passage, there was a rowdy session as the upper chamber resumed proceedings with a demand for division over Clause 60 raised by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC/Abia South).

Rising under Order 72(1), Abaribe called for a division on Clause 60(3), specifically concerning the provision that if electronic transmission of results fails, Form EC8A should not serve as the sole basis, calling for the removal of the proviso that allows for manual transmission of results in the event of network failure.

During the division, Akpabio directed senators who supported the caveat to stand. He then asked those opposed to the caveat to rise.

Fifteen opposition senators stood to oppose the caveat that should electronic transmission of results fail, the form EC8A should serve as an alternative for the transmission of results.

When the votes were counted, the Senate President announced that 15 senators were not in support of the proviso, while 55 senators voted in support of it.

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📹: ait