National Assembly upgrades Adeyemi College of Education to varsity
The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill to upgrade Adeyemi College of Education to a full-fledged university. The development followed the concurrence of the […]
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Senator Abubakar Abdulazeez Ibrahim is dead
A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Abubakar Abdulazeez Ibrahim is dead. The late Abdulazeez was the younger brother of Hajiya Aisha Jummai Alhassan, alias […]
Senate passes revised 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP
The Senate on Wednesday passed a revised Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) sent to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu […]
Abaribe under fire over media interview
Senator representing Abia-South Senatorial District on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party in the Senate, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has earned his colleagues’ criticisms over an interview […]
Gombe Varsity Dismisses 24 Students Over Fraud
The Federal University of Kashere in Gombe state has expelled 24 students from the institution. However, the former 23 students, including one other who was […]
Senate Confirms EFCC Board Members
The nominees for the appointment of Secretary and Board members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Muhammadu Buhari has been confirmed […]
President Buhari Appoints Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf As FCT Chief Judge
The Senate has been asked by President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the nomination of Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf for appointment as the Chief Judge of the […]
Senate passes bill to scrap FERMA
The Senate on Wednesday passed the Federal Road Bill which seeks to repeal the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency Act, Federal Highways Act, and the Control […]
Declare bandits as terrorists, Senate tells Buhari
The Senate on Wednesday asked the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to declare bandits as terrorists in the country. The red chamber also asked […]
Senate honours late Dr Akunyili with minute silence
The Senate on Wednesday observed a minute’s silence in honour of late Dr. Chike Akunyili said to have been murdered by gunmen in Onitsha, Anambra […]
Bukola, Gbemisola Saraki kick against demolition of father’s legacy library
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his sister, Gbemisola, who is the Minister of State for Transportation, have kicked against the demolition of a library […]
PDP’s Senator Odey joins APC after losing seat
Senator Steven Odey formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Odey, who was sacked last month after […]
Senate passes 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP
The Senate has passed the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) of the Federal Government. The Upper Chamber also okayed […]
Senate constitutes conference committee on Electoral Act
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has named a seven-member Conference Committee of the Senate to join their counterparts in the House of Representatives to harmonise the […]
Buhari wants Petroleum, Finance ministers removed from NNPC Ltd board
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the National Assembly to remove the ministers of Finance and Petroleum from the board of the soon-to-be incorporated board of […]
Buhari writes Senate, proposes amendment to PIA
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, wrote to the Senate seeking an amendment to the recently enacted Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). According to one of the […]
Obituary: Ibrahim Mantu, Ex-Deputy Senate President dies
By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna A former Plateau Central Senator and deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu, is dead. He was reported […]
Abakaliki shutdown as residents obey IPOB-sit-at-home order
Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State, was shut down on Monday as residents heeded the call for a sit-at-home protest by the Indigenous People of Biafra […]
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 […]
Sanction officers involved in $274.2m external loan losses, Senate tells AGoF
he Senate has asked the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, to identify and sanction his officers who were allegedly responsible for the $274.2m […]