Senate

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…

LASU Senate elects Prof. Wahab as new Deputy VC (Academics)

Mr. Ademola Adekoya, the institution’s Head of Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations,…

Revenue: Senate, Customs want excise on carbonated drinks

The Senate and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday agreed that excise should…

We’ll persuade Buhari to sack service chiefs, says Senate

The Senate has said it will persuade the President Muhammadu Buhari, to sack the…

Senate committees begins scrutiny, consideration of 2021-2023 MTEF, FSP document

 The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC, Lagos -West) says the…

Senate summons finance minister, accountant general, over variations in cost of contracts

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed…

Senate wants NDDC IMC to refund N4.923bn alleged illegal payments to staff, contractors

  The Senate on Thursday called on the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the…

JUST IN: Presidency replies Senate’s request to sack Service Chiefs

Only President Muhammadu Buhari can sack Service Chiefs, the Presidency declared on Tuesday. It…

JUST IN: Buhari submits MTEF FSP to Senate

President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy…

Why Magu came after me – Bukola Saraki

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed why the suspended acting Chairman of the…