Senate Summons CBN Gov Over State Of Economy
The Nigerian Senate has summoned Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to appear before it on Tuesday next week. The summon was made by the…
Senate Declares 2025 Budget Passage Dependent on Executive Action
The Nigerian Senate has stated that the timely passage of the 2025 budget rests squarely with the Executive, particularly the Presidency, after concerns emerged over the delayed submission of critical…
Senate Confirms Buhari’s EFCC Nominee Who ‘Started School Before Birth’
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday confirmed nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari for confirmation into the board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Part of those confirmed include Alhaji…
Senate Rejects Bill to Empower and Recognize Women
The Nigerian Senate rejected two bills on Tuesday that sought to empower and recognize women. One of the bills seeks to create one special seat for a woman in the…
Senate Rejects Power Rotation Bill
A bill seeking to legalize the rotation of power in Nigeria across the six geo-political zones, was on Tuesday rejected by senators at the plenary. The bill sponsored by the…
Senate Clarifies ‘Let The Poor Breathe’ Statement in Viral Video
The Senate, under the leadership of President Godwill Akpabio, has issued a statement clarifying the comment, "Let the poor breathe." The Senate's clarification was made in response to public criticism…
Senate Consoles Nigerians Over Insecurity
Mohammed Monguno, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, on Monday, consoled Nigerians over the current security challenges rocking country. Monguno stated that the…
Senate Gives Nod to Appointment Of Oluyede As COAS
The Nigerian Senate On Tuesday, November 3, confirmed the appointment of Lt .-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS), during plenary. The confirmation followed adoption of…
Precious Chikwendu Fani -Kayode’s Ex- wife Petitions Senate, Alleges Threat to Life
Precious Chikwendu, the estranged wife Femi Fani-Kayode, has dragged the Inspector-General of Police, the Commissioner of Police and her former husband to the Senate Committee on Police Affairs. In the…
Buhari seeks confirmation, Renew Membership of Monetary Policy Committee
President Muhammadu Buhari asked the Senate on Tuesday in Abuja to confirm and renew the membership of the Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. This…