Former Governor of Imo State, Odeleye Rochas Okorocha, left the National Assembly Complex unhappy after he was prevented from participating in the inauguration of the 9th national assembly. The ex-governor had arrived at the national assembly on Tuesday morning and headed straight to the office of Sani Omolori, clerk of the national assembly. After some […]
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki says it is clear that either Ali Ndume, former majority leader and senator representing Borno south, or Ahmad Lawan, senate leader, will succeed him. Saraki spoke during the valedictory session of the 8th senate which held on Thursday. He highlighted the achievements of the upper legislative chamber of the national assembly […]
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The Nigerian senate has again postponed the passage of the 2019 budget-this time- till Tuesday, April 30th. Senator Bukola Saraki, the senate president announced the postponement at plenary on Wednesday, directing Nelson Ayewoh, clerk of the upper legislative chamber, to make copies of the budget report available to the lawmakers by Monday. Saraki’s directive came […]
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Sen. Ali Ndume has insisted on contesting for the Senate Presidency even after meeting with the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting between the vice-president and Ndume lasted for over an hour. The agenda of the meeting was unknown to […]
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The Nigerian Senate has promised to pass the 2019 appropriation bill on April 16. Senate President Bukola Saraki, who made the announcement at plenary on Tuesday, mandated the appropriation committee to submit its report between April 9 and 11. He also urged various appropriation sub-committees to submit their budget reports by Friday. The senate just […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday in Uyo declared Mr Chris Ekpenyong of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district election. Announcing the results , the INEC Returning Officer in the state, Prof. Peter Ogban, said Ekpenyong polled 118,215 votes to defeat Sen. Godswill Akpabio of All Progressives Congress […]
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The Nigerian Senate has cancelled its plan to hold an emergency session over the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen and instead has gone to court to challenge the action. The Senate had summoned an emergency meeting for tomorrow. But Nelson Ayewoh, clerk of the senate said the session has been cancelled. […]
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A bill seeking to increase Nigeria’s minimum wage from N18,000 to N27,000 passed first and second reading at the senate on Thursday. This was sequel to a letter which President Muhammadu Buhari sent to the lawmakers for their consideration. The letter was read by Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, on the floor of the upper […]
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The Senate on Wednesday finally confirmed the appointment of Olanipekun Olukoyede as Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The confirmation followed a report submitted by Chukwuka Utazi, Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti Corruption and Financial Crimes, which recommended the confirmation of Mr Olukoyede’s appointment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that […]
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The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday announced minor changes in the leadership of four standing committees. By this development, Sen. Lawal Gumau (APC-Bauchi), who was elected into the Senate in August, is now the Chairman of the Committee on Federal Character. Gumau took over from Sen. Tijani Kaura (APC-Zamfara North), who has […]
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