SENATOR DICKSON TACKLES ADAMAWA LAWMAKER FOR FALSIFYING BAYELSA POPULATION DURING PLENARY

Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani Dahiru came under heavy criticism for lying in her motion concerning Bayelsa State at the legislative debate on Tuesday. Senator Binani representing Adamawa Central Senatorial district…

2020 Budget: Senate approves N11.35bn for Police Trust Fund

The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N11,352,457,101.70 as budget for Nigeria Police Trust Fund in the 2020 fiscal year. The approval came following consideration of the harmonized report…

BREAKING: SENATE ORDERS ARREST OF NDDC MANAGEMENT OVER N2.6 BILLION PALLIATIVE FRAUD

The Senate Committee on Public petition, Ethics and Privileges has issued a warrant of arrest on the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Chairman of the Committee, Senator…

BILL TO END CASUALISATION OF WORKERS PASSES SECONDING READING AT SENATE

The second reading of a motion to stop casualisation of Nigerian workers has been passed by the Nigeria Senate during Thursday’s sitting. The motion which was sponsored by Senator Akinyelure…

Senate moves to block revenue loss from medical tourism

The Senate, on Thursday, moved to block revenue leakages from medical tourism with the consideration of a bill that would see to the reduced number of Nigerians traveling to other…

Senate begins screening of ex-service chiefs behind closed door

Ugama Tv reports that The former Service Chiefs appeared, today for screening as non-career ambassadorial nominees, just as they arrived at the National Assembly complex at exactly 11.32 am. According…

SENATE CONFIRMS BUHARI’S NOMINEE ADOLPHUS AS AUDITOR-GENERAL FOR THE FEDERATION

The Senate on Wednesday at plenary confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee Mr Aghughu Adolphus, for appointment as Auditor-General for the Federation. The confirmation was sequel to the presentation and consideration…

DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY ON INSECURITY – SENATE TELLS BUHARI

The Senate on Wednesday charged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on insecurity in Nigeria. This was in response to the abduction of students and staff of…

Senate Set To Screen New EFCC Chairman

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, says the screening of the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, is in line with the Senate…