Senate

Lawan: Senate to review Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 1999 Constitution January

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday, said lawmakers will review the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the…

4 years ago

Senate backs down on overriding Buhari, refers bill to constituents

• Buhari rejected bill in order to rig 2023 poll, APC plans to manipulate results – PDP   THE Senate…

4 years ago

Like Reps, Senate Passes 2022 Budget, Increases It By N1trn

The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed the 2022 appropriation bill. President Muhammad Buhari had on the 7th October 2021, presented…

4 years ago

Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill: Senate reveals next line of action against Buhari

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said that the Senate would consult with the House of Representatives on…

4 years ago

Senate reportedly in closed session over Buhari’s rejection of electoral bill

The senate is currently in a closed session deliberating on the rejection of the electoral act amendment bill by President…

4 years ago

Muazu Sambo as assigned minister — Senate confirms

The senate has confirmed Muazu Sambo as minister-designate.   The upper legislative chamber confirmed his nomination after screening him for…

4 years ago

Senate approves Buhari’s Request on fresh $5.8bn borrowing

The Senate, on Wednesday, approved the request by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) for loans totalling $5,803,364,553.50 and…

4 years ago

Senate poke lawmakers for arrest, firm take legal action , demands N10bn over oil

Halkin Exploration and Production Limited has threatened the Senate with a N10 billion fine for considering a petition concerning the…

4 years ago

JUST IN: Senate Approves Buhari’s External Loans Of N7.6tr

The Senate Wednesday approved the federal government’s request to borrow $16.2 billion (about N6.651 trillion at N475/$ rate), €1bn (N474.190bn)…

4 years ago

N579bn not enough for army to tackle insecurity, Faruk Yahaya tells senate

Faruk Yahaya, chief of army staff, says N579 billion earmarked for the army in the 2022 budget is not enough…

4 years ago