Senate

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National

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

VAM News December 22, 2021 0 Comment

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 (Amendment) Bill....

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Local News

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

Olorungbotemi December 21, 2021 0 Comment

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 deliberate Buhari’s...

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Local News

Muazu Sambo as assigned minister — Senate confirms

Olorungbotemi December 21, 2021 0 Comment

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 a minister...

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National

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

VAM News December 16, 2021 0 Comment

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 of the...

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National

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

Olorungbotemi December 8, 2021 0 Comment

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 Limited and...

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

Olorungbotemi November 10, 2021 0 Comment

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) plan, totalling...

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

Olorungbotemi November 4, 2021 0 Comment

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 Boko Haram....

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National

Breaking: Senate Adopts Electronic Transmission Of Election Results In Nigeria

VAM News October 12, 2021 0 Comment

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 is a...

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Local News

Extra: Senate confirms FG’s nominee who ‘started school before he was born’

VAM News October 6, 2021 0 Comment

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 legislative chamber...

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National

There Is A Plan To Invade Abuja – Senate Bemoans, Tells Buhari To Declare Bandits As Terrorists

VAM News September 29, 2021 0 Comment

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. In...