Tag: Senate

BREAKING: FG Reacts to Move By Senate to Impeach Buhari

The federal government has reacted to the move by the minority caucus to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. DAILY REPORT recalls that the senators called for the impeachment of the president…

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Akpabio Announces Principal Officers of 10th Senate

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, announced other principal officers of the 10th Senate. Daily Report Nigeria reports that Ekiti Central Legislator, Opeyemi Bamidele was named Senate Majority Leader. Akpabio…

Akpabio Declares 2 Senate Seats Vacant

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared two seats of the Red Chamber vacant. The seats were that of Senator Dave Umahi of Ebonyi South Senatorial District, and Ibrahim Geidam of…

Apologise to Nigeria – Senate Tells Libyan Govt

The Senate has demanded apology from the government of Libya over the ill-treatment the Super Eagles received upon their arrival for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Nigerian…

Senate Mentions Jonathan, Sambo, INEC, Others in Diverted N665.8bn, Demands Refund

The Senate has demanded a refund of funds totalling N665.8bn which were allegedly diverted by the Office of Accountant General of the Federation from the Solid Mineral Development Fund and…

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Senate Fix Date to Vote on Report of 1999 Constitution Amendment

The Senate has set a date for a vote on the Committee on Constitutional Review's report on amendments to the 1999 Constitution. The committee's report will be voted on next…

Abuja No Longer Safe, Go Home— Lawmaker Tells Colleagues

During the Senate, and House of Representatives meeting in Abuja on plans to launch an eight-week break, Ndudi Elumelu asked his colleagues to return to their constituencies owing to the…

Senate Denies Padding Budget Over N70b Palliatives

The Senate has denied claims that it padded the 2022 supplementary budget to accommodate a N70 billion palliative for lawmakers. According to the Senate, the passage of the Supplementary Appropriation…

Senate, Reps Pass N28.7tn As 2024 Appropriation Bill

The Senate has approved the 2024 appropriation bill with a sum of N28.7 trillion. The upper chamber passed the bill at the plenary on Saturday. President of the Senate, Godswill…

Senate to Screen Ministerial Nominees Today

The Nigerian Senate is set to screen seven ministerial nominees put forward by President Bola Tinubu. This follows a formal request made on October 24, which was read during last…