Senate to hold zonal hearings on constitution review May 26
THE Senate has said its planned zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution, would hold from May 26 to 27. Deputy President […]
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Senate meets Service Chiefs, IGP, others
Senate on Thursday morning commenced a meeting with the security chiefs behind closed door. This followed its resolution last week to meet with the security […]
Outrage as Benue herders murder 19, bandits vow to kill 17 varsity students
Kidnappers of the students of Greenfield University, Kaduna have threatened to kill the remaining students in their custody, if a ransom of N100m is not […]
‘How ex-governors, others acquired 800 Dubai assets’
No fewer than 35 past and present governors and 299 former office holders in Nigeria have been linked with multi-billion choice properties in London and […]
Insecurity Has Gone Beyond What The Government Can Handle Alone, Buhari Should Seek Help – Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ask for help in tackling the rising insecurity in the nation. In a statement […]
Senate Endorse Bill To Create Database For Cows
The Senate is considering a bill seeking to create a database for cows. The bill for an Act to ‘establish national livestock and management (protection, […]
Minister calls for legal framework for management of IDPs, inter-agency collaboration
Abuja – The Minister of Special Duties, Dr George Akume, on Tuesday in Abuja called for a legal framework for the management of internally displaced […]
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 […]
Senate okays Shaba as DG NASRDA
he Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba as Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). The […]
North central crucial to PDP’s success in 2023 – Saraki
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has advised leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue States and the FCT […]
Nasarawa governor backs power shift to South
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has expressed support for rotational presidency. He said it is necessary for the next President to come from the South. […]
Senate President Laments About US, UK, India Blocking Vaccines From Reaching Nigeria
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has accused the United States and the United Kingdom of blocking the COVID-19 vaccines from getting to the country, while appealing […]
Fed Govt seeks more cash for vaccine, security
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with the leadership of the National Assembly in the State House, Abuja to discuss raising a Supplementary Budget to […]
Bankole, Dogara, Ambode, Daniel, Omisore named APC’s Contact/Strategy panel members
Top defectors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday got their first major assignment for the party. They include two former House of Representatives […]
Senate Rejects Bill Giving NASS Power to Appoint And Sack Service Chiefs
A bill that would have conferred on the National Assembly the power to appoint and sack Service Chiefs has been rejected by the Senate on […]
Buhari Sued Over FG’s Plan To Borrow N895bn From Dormant Accounts
The Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to restrain and stop President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Government from borrowing an estimated N895bn […]
Senate Confirms Appointment of New Service Chiefs
The new service chiefs appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari have been confirmed by the senate. The Senate confirmed the new service chiefs on Tuesday after […]
How economy climbed out of recession, by minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Zainab Ahmed on Monday briefed the National Assembly about Federal Government’s efforts that helped the country exit recession […]
“Banks Are Turning Female Marketers To Harlots” – Senator Akinyelure
A bill that seeks to stop employers in the private and public sectors from employing Nigerian graduates as casual workers has been proposed by Senator […]
Buratai, other ex-service chiefs in Senate for ambassadorial screening
The immediate past service chiefs have arrived at the Senate for their screening as ambassadorial nominees. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, had on February 10, […]