The Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) for three months after he alleged that the 2024 budget was padded with N3 trillion. According to Ningi, the 2024 budget passed is N25 trillion, while the one being implemented by the Presidency is N28.7 trillion. Additionally, Senator Sumaila Kawu (NNPP – Kano South) was warned to desist from spreading false information capable of destabilizing the Senate.
The "suspension" and "warning" followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance. This development adds to the list of Nigerian senators who have been suspended on the Senate floor for different offenses over the years.
- Femi Okurounmu (Ogun Central) was suspended in 1999 for alleging that senators were planning to impeach Obasanjo.
- Joseph Waku (Benue) was suspended in 2000 after suggesting that it was better for the military to return through a coup than for former President Olusegun Obasanjo to continue as a dictator.
- Arthur Nzeribe (Imo, Orlu Constituency) was indefinitely suspended in 2002 due to a N22 million fraud allegation.
- Isah Mohammed (Niger Central) was suspended in October 2004 for slapping Senator Iyabo Anisulowo.
- Ali Ndume (Borno South) was suspended for six months in 2017 after asking for an investigation into allegations involving then Senate President Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye.
- Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central) was suspended for 90 legislative days in 2018 over comments on reordering the electoral timetable.
