Senate

Senate to pass bill against discrimination of old people

The Older Persons (Rights and Privileges) Bill 2020, sponsored by the Senate Committee on…

Senate confirms ex-service chiefs as ambassadors

The Senate at the plenary on Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of former service chiefs…

Senate seeks documents, N27bn PHCN pension probe begins

The Senate on Monday opened investigation into the alleged ‘missing’ N27bn meant for the…

Senate President, Rep. Committee condole with families of victims of Abuja air crash

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has expressed shock over the crash of a Nigerian…

EFCC: Anti-Corruption Forum appeals to Senate to grant Bawa fair screening

A group under the aegis of Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum has appealed to the…

Buhari requests Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman…

Everything the 8th Senate did was in Nigeria’s best interest – Saraki

A former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has stated reasons why the eighth…

Senate passes bill to establish Federal University Of Agriculture and Technology, Oke-Ogun

The Senate on Wednesday passed two bills to establish the Federal University of Agriculture…

JUST IN: Senate confirms Yakubu as INEC Chairman

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as Chairman of…

JUST IN: Buhari seeks Yakubu’s confirmation as INEC Chairman

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has asked the Senate to confirm the…

Senate lauds Buhari over assent to Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020

The Senate has noted with satisfaction the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari to the…

Senate President promises justice for victims of SARS abuse

Senate President Ahmad Lawal has promised that the legislative arm of government will ensure…

Lagos bye-election: I’ll honour my predecessors’ legacies, says Abiru

The All Progressives Congress candidate for the Oct. 31 Lagos East senatorial bye-election, Mr…

Insecurity: Senate president advocates formal roles for traditional rulers

President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday advocated a proper and formal role…

Senate commends NEDC one year achievements

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Special Duties on Friday commended the North-East Development Commission…