President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said that the Senate would consult with the House of Representatives on how to respond to President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter on the Electoral Act…
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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 Muhammadu Buhari. The decision of the upper legislative chamber to…
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 about an hour on Tuesday. Sambo is expected to be inaugurated as…
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 a grant component of $10m under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan…
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 disputed Atala Marginal Oil Field (OML 46). Hardy Oil Nigeria…
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) and a grant of $125m (N51.3bn) under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling)…
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 for it to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, particularly the fight against…
Breaking: Senate Adopts Electronic Transmission Of Election Results In Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday adopted electronic transmission of election results, a position that was contained in the Conference Committee report submitted to the chamber. The electronic transmission of election results which…
Extra: Senate confirms FG’s nominee who ‘started school before he was born’
Yahaya Muhammad, one of the nominees to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) board, is said to have started primary school before he was born. President Muhammadu Buhari asked the upper…
There Is A Plan To Invade Abuja – Senate Bemoans, Tells Buhari To Declare Bandits As Terrorists
Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists to support security agencies in waging war against the criminal elements. …