Privatise Moribund Refineries, Senate Tells FG
The Senate, through its committee on Finance chaired by Senator Sani Musa, has called for the privatisation of the moribund oil refineries owned by the Federal Government. The call comes…
Senate Adjourns Plenary for Chamber Renovation
The Senate has adjourned plenary till May 7 to facilitate further refurbishment of its chamber. Following the Easter and Sallah breaks, the Senate reconvened on Tuesday but encountered operational issues,…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Drags Akpabio, Others to Court Over Contempt
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed contempt charges against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others over her six-month suspension from the Senate. The suspension was despite a court order restraining the…
Senate bows to Buhari on Electoral Act Amendment
The Senate included the consensus primary mode in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, as suggested by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The bill, however, was amended…
BREAKING: Buhari Replaces Amaechi, Akpabio, Others, Sends Nominees List To Senate
President Buhari has nominated seven persons for screening and and confirmation by the Senate for appointment as Ministers to replace those who resigned to run for the Presidential election. Recall…
Senate Appoints New NDDC Board Members
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of new members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). They were Senator Bernard Oboatarhieyeren Okumagba, Senator Patrick Asiowieren,…
Tinubu Writes Senate Over New EFCC Boss
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written the Nigerian Senate, seeking the screening and confirmation of Ola Olukoyede as chairman of antigraft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Recall…
Senate Goes on Recess, Adjourns Plenary Till July 2
The Nigerian Senate has proceeded on recess. The Senate on Tuesday, June 11, adjourned plenary session to July 2, 2024. The recess is to enable the lawmakers to…