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Rowdy session in Senate over N500m ‘palliatives’ for ranking Senators
The Senate, the nation’s upper chamber was thrown into rowdy session on Tuesday after information emerged that ranking senators got N500 million each as palliatives for their constituency.
Alleged N3.7tn Budget Padding: Senate suspends Ningi for 3 months
For claiming that the 2024 Budget was padded to the tune of N3.7 trillion, Senator Abdul Ningi, a member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party and Chairman, Senate Committee on Population, representing Bauchi Central has been suspended for three months by the Upper Legislative Chamber.
Insecurity: Senate ready to amend constitution to accommodate State Police – Spokesperson
The Senate Spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, said the federal parliament was ready to review the constitution to accommodate state police if the decentralization of the security system would end insecurity.
Tinubu vows to sack non-performing ministers, seeks approval to borrow $7.86b, €100m
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a loan of $7.86 billion and €100 million under the Federal Government’s 2022-2024 external borrowing plan.
Wike, Adelabu, Umahi, Keyamo, Kyari others take oath of office as ministers
The event held at the State House Banquet, was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House Representatives, Tajudeen Abass.
PHOTO-NEWS: First Lady hosts Super Falcons delegation in Abuja
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has celebrated the Super Falcons with a reception at the State House Abuja on Monday 14th August.
Subsidy Protest: Protesters bring down National Assembly gate, force way into premises
The protest by Organized Labour against the removal of fuel subsidies by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is heating up as protesters broke down the first gate of the National Assembly (NASS) complex on Wednesday morning and forced their way into the premises.
Akpabio defeats Yari to emerge new Senate President
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has emerged as the Senate President of the 10th Assembly.
Senate approves Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 Special Advisers
The Senate, on Tuesday, approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 Special Advisers (SAs).
10th National Assembly: APC NWC favours Akpabio, Tajudeen for Senate President, Speaker
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday announced the consensus zoning arrangement for the 10th National Assembly leadership.