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…
Senator Bwacha Abandons PDP for APC
Senator Bwacha of Taraba South abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday. During the Senate plenary, Bwacha announced his decision on the…
BREAKING: Senate Vows to Probe Justice Tanko Despite Resignation
The Nigerian Senate has expressed its readiness to probe former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad. DAILY REPORT recalls that Justice Tanko resigned his position as CJN on Monday,…
Senate Okays N1trn NDDC Budget 2 Weeks to Session End
The Senate has okayed a budget of over one trillion naira for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The total amount approved for…
Senate Moves to Unbundle INEC, Implement Diaspora Voting
The Nigerian Senate has kick-started plans to implement diaspora voting for Nigerians abroad. This is as the Red Chamber announced plans to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to accommodate compulsory…
Senate Rejects Bill Seeking to Regulate Forex Market in Nigeria
The Senate has rejected a bill seeking to monitor and regulate the Forex Exchange and Foreign Exchange market in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger…
Rep Propose 7 years Imprisonment, N500m Fine, For Unauthorised Medical Trip For Public Officials
The House of Representatives on Wednesday February 9, passed for second reading, a bill seeking to prescribe a jail term of seven years and/or a fine of N500m for officials…
BREAKING: Senate Sets Up Delegation To Visit Ekweremadu, Wife Over Arrest
The Nigerian Senate has disclosed moves to intervene in the arrests of Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice in the United Kingdom over alleged organ harvest. Recall that Ekweremadu…
Senate Indicts Accountant General over N910bn Loan to MDAs
The Nigerian Senate has indicted the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation over its failure to repay short term loans given to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from…