Senate to investigate gas explosions in Lagos
The Senate has directed its Committees on Petroleum Downstream and Gas Resources to investigate the remote, immediate causes of recent ...
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Senate begins debate on 2021 appropriation bill
The Senate on Tuesday began debate on the 2021 budget of N13.08.
Senate confirms appointment of 8 Supreme Court Justices
The Senate has confirmed the nominations of eight Justices of the Court of Appeal as Justices of the Supreme Court ...
Omo-Agege condemns killing of policeman during #EndSARS protest
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has condemned the reported killing of a policeman in Ughelli, Delta.
Why we passed Sexual Harassment Bill – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the passage of the sexual harassment bill by the Senate will ...
UPDATED: Buhari writes Senate, seeks approval for 42 ambassador nominees, others
The President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the names of 42 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
Senate passes revised 2020 budget of N10.8trn
The Senate at plenary on Thursday approved N10.8trillion as revised 2020 budget forwarded to it for consideration by President Muhammadu ...
Senate tackles Govs over call to suspend Infectious Disease Bill, says ‘we don’t act on newspaper reports’
The Senate has tackled Nigerian governors over calls on the National Assembly to suspend its consideration of the Control of ...
Senate decries ‘barefaced’ breach of presidential order on inter-state movement
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary condemned in strongest terms the “barefaced breach” of the presidential order on interstate movements ...
Aviation: Buhari writes Senate, seeks passage of 6 Aviation bills
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday transmitted a letter to the Senate, seeking consideration and passage of six Aviation Bills.
Insecurity: Senate moves to adopt radical approach, to pass anti-kidnapping law
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said the Senate will adopt a radical approach in tackling the ...
Lawan felicitates Omo-Agege at 56
Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with his Deputy, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, ahead of his 56th birthday on August ...
Senate working on a Friday unprecedented, says Sen. Sani
Sen. Uba Sani, a senator of Kaduna Central Senatorial District has said that it is unprecedented for the Senate to ...
Senate screens 14 nominees on Thursday
The Senate on Thursday screened 14 more nominees, added to the 10 screened by it on Wednesday.. Those screened include- ...
Ministerial List: Senate suspends recess to screen nominees
The Senate on Tuesday postponed its annual recess for one week, in order to screen the ministerial nominees, sent to ...
Assault: Senate panel seeks more time to investigate Sen. Abbo, says ‘respondents not complying with us’
The Senate Ad hoc Committee investigating the allegation of assault brought against Sen. Ishiaku Abbo, has requested for more time ...
Banditry: Senate urges FG to establish military base in Shiroro
The Senate on Wednesday advised the Federal Government to establish a military base in Shiroro, Niger state to restore the ...
Only 8 Senators attend Tuesday’s plenary, session adjourned for lack of quorum
The Senate on Tuesday resumed plenary after a one-month recess to give way for the just concluded Presidential and National ...
Sen. Bukar Abba withdraws senate bid for Gov. Gaidam
The Senator representing Yobe East in the Senate, Bukar Abba Ibrahim has announced his withdrawal from the race for senator ...
Senate confirms Abdu-Kafarati as Chief Judge of Federal High Court
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday written a letter to the Senate seeking confirmation of his appointment.
12 key issues Senate, House of Reps discuss in joint session
The National Assembly, comprising members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, on held a joint emergency executive session ...
Senate to investigate NNPC, oil coys’ boycott of Nigeria pipe manufacturer
The Senate Committee on Local Content says the Senate will investigate the non patronage of a multi-million dollar internationally certified ...
BREAKING: Dino Melaye dumps APC for PDP
He also thanked the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for their support.
2018 budget: Senate receives report, eyes Thursday for passage into law
The Senate and House of Representatives had promised to pass the budget on April 24, but failed to do so.
