Buhari seeks Senate confirmation of Farouk Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff
By Haruna Salami President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of Major General Farouk Yahaya to the Senate for confirmation as Chief of Army Staff. […]
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Akeredolu calls for objective review of 1999 Constitution
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has called on those participating in the review of the 1999 Constitution to put aside partisanship for the unity […]
UPDATED:Constitution review: National Assembly suspends plenary for zonal public hearing
… We hold no predetermined position on any issue – Lawan By Haruna Salami The National Assembly has adjourned plenary throughout next week to enable […]
Group suggests ways to improve Electoral Offences Commission Bill
The Electoral Hub, a civil society organization has commended the Nigerian Senate over public hearing the National Electoral Offences Commission (Establishment) Bill 2021. According to […]
Buhari wants N’Assembly’s nod to raise N2.343trn to finance 2021 budget deficit
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to raise the sum of N2,343,387,942,848 from multilateral and bilateral lenders, […]
Constitute Committee to rescue Ondo communities from ocean disaster, Senate tells FG
By Haruna Salami The Senate has called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, set up a committee to rescue communities in […]
COVID-19: Unilorin won’t lose any academic session -VC
Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Kwara, says the institution will not lose any academic session irrespective of its prolonged closure due to the […]
Orji Kalu seeks concerted efforts to rescue kidnapped ABSU students
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has urged security agencies to ensure the rescue of students of Abia State University (ABSU) who […]
Rice processors tackle Senate over confiscated smuggled rice
Rice Processors Tackle Senate Over Directive on Customs to return Confiscated Smuggled RiceRice Processors Association of Nigeria(RIPAN) has frowned at the directive given by the […]
After closed-door session with Service Chiefs, Senate adjourns for Sallah break
By Haruna Salami Senate Thursday had closed session with the Service Chiefs led by CDS. After the session, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan simply announced […]
Senate expedites action on Public Health Emergency Act
By Haruna Salami The Senate has expressed the determination to fast-track the passage of Public Health Emergency Act 2021 in view of many other legislative […]
Senate meets Service Chiefs behind close doors
By Haruna Salami Senate has just commenced crucial security meeting with Service Chiefs over deteriorating security situation in the country. It will be recalled that […]
Senate APC Caucus replies PDP, rejects attempt to blame Buhari for breaches
… insists the President still I charge By Haruna Salami APC Caucus (Senate) has rejected and dissociated itself from all and any “inflammatory statements” that […]
Senate urges Buhari to provide five-yr post-COVID intervention for disabled Nigerians
The Senate, on Tuesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to provide a five-year post COVID-19 special intervention programme for Nigerians living with various types of disabilities. […]
Senate seeks to establish Fed College of Education, Gwoza
The Senate has considered a bill seeking to establish the Federal College of Education, Gwoza, Borno State. The bill which scaled second reading on Tuesday […]
PDM chieftain in Ebonyi wants power shift to Southeast in 2023
) A 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) in Ebonyi, Chief Aja Agha, has demanded that the Southeast should produce the next […]
NASS remains committed to welfare of Nigerians -Lawan
The National Assembly has restated commitment to good governance to enhance protection and welfare for Nigerians. The Senate President, Sen. Ahmed Lawan made the commitment […]
Take a bow and go: Senate tells Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, nominee for Chief Judge, HC of FCT
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Monday told Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, President Muhammad Buhari’s nominee as Chief Judge of High Court of the Federal […]
Delta inherits N100b unpaid pension under the Compulsory Pension Scheme -Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Sunday said his administration inherited about N100 billion unpaid pensions under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Okowa disclosed this […]
2020 Budget Performance: Senate commends ICPC
The Senate Committee Chairman on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari, has commended the board and management of the Independent Corrupt Practices and […]
Senate to academic staff of Polytechnics: Upgrade your qualifications or quit
… as moves to convert Yaba Tech, others to Federal University of Technology gather momentum By Haruna Salami Senate on Thursday bluntly told academic staff […]
Proliferation of arms: Stiffer penalties await culprits – Senate
By Haruna Salami The Senate has taken steps to impose stiffer penalties for offences under the Fire Arms Act to serve as deterrent and control […]
Senate to investigate CCT Chairman for alleged assault on security guard
The Senate on Tuesday mandated its standing Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the alleged assault on a security guard, Clement Sargwak. […]
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Salisu Garba as FCT CJ
Senate, on Tuesday at plenary received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the appointment of Acting Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, […]
Ebonyi killings: Senate urges Ag. IGP, security agencies to investigate
By Haruna Salami The Senate has called on the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the killings and […]