Senate seeks legal backing for Constituency projects in National budget
The Senate on Wednesday sought to provide legal backing to the provision of Constituency Projects in Nigeria’s annual budget by a minimum of twenty percent....
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Senate moves against illegal influx of foreign vessels into Nigeria’s territory
The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committees on Local Content Legislative Compliance and Petroleum Downstream to investigate the influx of foreign vessels into Nigeria’s coastal...
House of Reps to investigate Constituency Project Implementation in the Last 10 Years
Honourable Hsasan Abubakar Fulata, Chairman, House Committee on Rules and Business, said there is no going back on the decision of the House of Representatives...
Reps move to abolish caretaker chairman
While pushing for the autonomy of local government, a bill seeking to abolish issue of caretaker chairman on Tuesday passed second reading on the floor...
Hon. Oseke calls for urgent action in Koluama community for fear of being submerged by ocean
The Vice Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Hon. Preye Influence Goodluck Oseke has called on the government and oil companies to urgently address...
Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of new FIRS chairman, members …As AMCON gets new Chair
The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Muhammad Mamman Nami as the Executive Chairman of the...
Senate President wants state of emergency declared in power sector
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday called on the Executive to, as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency in the...
Anti Corruption Day: hon. Ahmad calls for prayers for Nigeria
Honourable Badau Yusuf Ahmad, member representing Shanono/Bagwai Federal Constituency of Kano State has has enjoined Nigerians to pray for the leadership of the country in...
House to begin work on constitution review, PIGB next year – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has assured that the House would commence work on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB)...
Atiku laments diversion of education fund
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lamented the alleged diversion of funds meant for the provision of compulsory primary and secondary education by benefiting states....
Senate to IGP: Reduce checkpoints on federal highways
The Senate has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, to as a matter of urgency reduce the number of checkpoints on Federal...
NASS passes N10.59trn budget for 2020 in record time
The Senate on Thursday made history with the passage of N10.59 trillion budget for the year 2020 in keeping with its major legislative agenda of...
APC Women Leaders applaud N’Assembly leadership for peace, stability in governance
Women leaders of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) have applauded the leadership of the ninth National Assembly for the peace and stability in the...
Senate condemns Boki killings …Urges FG to implement Persons with Disabilities Act
The Senate, on Wednesday, condemned the incessant spate of killings as a result of militancy, cult activities, boundary disputes and kidnappings in Boki Local Government...
Senate swears-in Smart Adeyemi
The Senate on Wednesday swore in Smart Adeyemi as a Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The lawmaker was sworn-in immediately...
