How do you want the result, Senator? By Azu Ishiekwene
Kicking the can down the road is government art. Once politicians maneuver themselves into office, they govern by repeating the promises they made and hope […]
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Senate passes harmonised PIB amidst protests
The Senate on Thursday passed the harmonised Petroleum Industry Bill which was produced by a conference committee of both chambers of the National Assembly last […]
National Assembly ignores South govs, others, defends controversial PIB provisions
There are strong indications that the National Assembly will ignore opposition to some provisions of the Petroleum Industry Bill recently passed by the Senate and […]
Senate President backs FG borrowing spree, opposes new taxes
PRESIDENT of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has defended Nigeria’s borrowing spree, arguing that the Federal Government cannot tax Nigerians any further to fund infrastructure. Lawan […]
Buhari seeks Senate’s approval of 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8bn
The Senate on Tuesday received President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the approval of the 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N895.8 billion. President of the Senate, […]
Senate Confirms Yahaya As Chief Of Army Staff
The appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff has been confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, June 22. […]
Fidelity Bank management visits Senate President
Abuja – In a bid to foster positive business relationships, Fidelity Bank makes concerted efforts aimed at collaborating with the private and public sectors. The […]
Constitution review: Let each state determine minimum wage, says Yahaya Bello
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, has urged the national assembly to amend the constitution such that states are delegated more powers to control their own […]
Who is afraid of Saraki?
Facts, they say, are sacred. In this regard, the fact that the Kwara State Government feels the need to hire ghost-writers to do its black-ops […]
Senate suspends plenary for constitution review
The Senate on Wednesday suspended plenary for one week to enable its members to participate in the zonal public hearing across the country. The President […]
NIN: Senate mandates Ministry of Education, NIMC to review policy
The Senate on Tuesday, mandated the Ministry of Education, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to review […]
Senate confirms Buhari’s request to confirm Dr Salamatu Suleiman as Chairman of NHRC, others
The Senate has confirmed the nominations of 12 persons for appointment, as Chairman and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Their confirmation followed […]
President’s plea for understanding: Buhari ignorant, full of excuses, say PDP, ACF, PANDEF, others
Nigerians who were at the mercy of kidnappers and bandits. The President, in the statement by Shehu was quoted as saying that “I expect Nigerians […]
VP Osinbajo, CJN, Justice Muhammad to attend NBA-SPIDEL Confab
The executive of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and branch chairmen have been urged to ensure full participation and support in the forthcoming SPIDEL Annual […]
FG vaccine fund runs into crisis, AstraZeneca scarcity hits India
There are strong indications that a crisis has hit Nigeria’s moves to procure more COVID-19 vaccine doses as the budget estimates for the procurement are […]
Lawan urges continuous prayers for Nigeria to overcome challenges
Abuja, April, 17.2021(NAN)President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged Nigerians to keep praying for the leaders in government as they tackle the various challenges […]
Uzodinma inaugurating roads that I constructed –Okorocha
A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, on Tuesday, claimed that the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, was busy inaugurating roads that his (Okorocha’s) administration […]
Ortom’s attempted assassination: Govs, Middle Belt, others express anger, IGP dispatches special probe squad
Prominent groups in the country, including the Middle Belt Forum, the Arewa Consultative Forum and the Northern Governors’ Forum on Sunday condemned Saturday’s assassination attempt […]
Obasanjo, Saraki, Oyinlola in closed-door meeting
Former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki and former governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola on Tuesday visited Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the state capital few […]
Nigeria not ready to stem insecurity, says Ekweremadu
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has asserted that the country appears not ready to stem the tide of insecurity nor rebuild […]