Senate
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Barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill, the Senate has passed the piece of legislation for second reading.The Red Chamber had earlier debated the 2025 Appropriation Bill after it was mentioned for the first reading focusing
3 days ago
Senate president Godswill Akpabio has warned ministers to respect invitations from the National Assembly anytime they are called upon. The Senate President made this known on Wednesday when President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 budget estimate of N47.9 tn before the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in the country's democracy, and…
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The Senate has endorsed the recommendations of its Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions concerning two high-profile cases: one involving misconduct allegations against a former civil servant, and another addressing claims of wrongful termination of employment.
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The Senate has passed a bill for the establishment of the Projects Development Agency (PRODA) in Enugu, aimed at advancing scientific, engineering, and technological research to support Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic development.
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The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2024 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill. This followed the adoption of the report from the Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions at plenary on Tuesday. The report was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Abiru Adetokunbo (APC-Lagos). Senator Adetokunbo, while presenting the report, noted that…
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Senate The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to fund the establishment of modern ranches nationwide, aimed at improving safety and economic productivity for both herders and local residents. The lawmakers also resolved to enact a law that will define the limits of economic activities under the ECOWAS treaty. The resolutions came during…
13 Dec
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed that the weak primary healthcare system in the country contributes substantially to the rising mortality rate among Nigerian citizens. Bamidele said most citizens often died of treatable diseases on account of poverty and poor access to robust medicare, saying this propelled him to offer free medical intervention…
13 Dec
Senate, during its plenary, yesterday, urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration to suspend demolitions, except those already sanctioned by court orders, pending the outcome of an investigation into the exercise.
13 Dec
The Senate has authorised a warrant compelling the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, Dr Peer Lubasch, to appear before its Committee on Works after several refusals.
12 Dec
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has said that he is not ready to stop carrying out the demolition of illegal properties In Abuja. Wike said this following the numerous criticism from the public after the minister oversaw the demolition of some structures in the FCT in recent months. He has…
12 Dec
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed why the lawmakers cannot stop the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from carrying out demolitions in Abuja. The minister was accused of revoking the land titles to an estate in the FCT and issued the same to Saravera Nigeria Limited, and the Minority Leader and…
11 Dec
The Senate on Wednesday passed the second reading of a bill to establish the Federal College of Vocational and Technical Studies in Naka, Benue State, aimed at addressing unemployment through skills acquisition and technical education. Presenting the bill, Senator Titus Zam (APC-Benue) stressed the urgent need to equip Nigeria’s youth with practical skills to combat…
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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday cancelled all his official events in Lagos, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta,
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has cut down prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) below ₦1,000 per litre. According to PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr Joseph Obele, on Saturday, the competitive impact of deregulation in the downstream sector informed the…
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Aston Villa beat crisis-hit Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday to heap more misery on floundering manager Pep Guardiola, who has now suffered nine defeats in his past 12 matches. Jhon Duran finished off a fine team move to give the home side an early lead and Morgan Rogers doubled Villa's advantage in the 65th minute…
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The 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned until Jan. 13, hearing of a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The petitioners, Dr. Asue Ighodalo and the PDP, are challenging the declaration of Okpebholo as the winner of the Sept. 21 poll by the Independent…
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The Katsina government says it has initiated process to plant three million tree seedlings in 2025, to control desert encroachment and protect the environment. Nasir Yahaya-Daura, the Speaker, Katsina State House of Assembly, said this during the inauguration of tree planting campaign at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, on Saturday in Katsina.…
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Oando PLC has debunked claims that it paid a total sum of $17,200,000.00 to singers Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido to perform at their end of the year party in Lagos. A statement purportedly detailing the budget for the party showed that Wizkid was paid $11,000,000.00 to perform as the main act for 45 minutes…
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Barring any last-minute change of plans, all is set for the 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Oyo State, Engineer Popoola Olukayode Joshua, popularly called POJ, to dump the party for the All Progressive Congress (APC). The former Federal Controller of Works in Lagos was until 2022, a member of…
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The Borno State Police Command has deployed over 3,000 personnel to secure churches and other places of worship during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Police Commissioner Mohammed Yusuf disclosed this over the weekend (Friday) during a meeting with the Northeast Christian Association of Nigeria (NCAN) Chairman, Bishop Mohammed Naga, in Maiduguri. According to him, the…
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Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira-for-crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy. To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers. Dangote commended President Tinubu…