Sen. Oseni laments abandoned equipment on Ajaokuta – Itobe Road
Senator Oseni Yakubu, representing Kogi Central Senatorial district has lamented abandoned vehicles and equipment on Ajaokuta – Itobe Road in Kogi State, saying that it...
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Bill for submission of Ministerial or Commissioners nominees with portfolios passes second reading
A Bill for an act to Alter Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for Timetable for Submitting the Names of Ministerial...
FG to make studies of security and intelligence compulsory in secondary schools
With a view to enhancing the level of information on national security, Honourable Ali Abdullahi Ibrahim (Halims) has presented a Bill for an act to...
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....
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...
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...
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...
APC Mourns HoR Member, Ja’afaru Iliyasu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the death of member, House of Representatives representing Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency of Niger State, Hon. Ja’afaru Iliyasu. We recieved...
Hate Speech bill impressive – US
Political Officer of the Embassy of the United States of America, Jerry Howard, on Tuesday described the Hate Speech bill before the National Assembly as...
EFCC to seize $24m from Bonga Oil Field
The battle over the judgment debt on Bonga Oil Field is not yet over. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges against...
