Tag: Senate

Senate begins screening of Tinubu’s 17 nominees for Rivers commissions

The Senate has commenced the screening of 17 nominees forwarded by President…

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Ibas to defend Rivers 2025 budget before NASS committee

The Senate announced on Tuesday that Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd),…

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VIDEO: Senator demands relocation of Abuja Airport villages over ‘poor image’

Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, has suggested to the…

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Senate advances ₦1.78tr FCT budget for 2025 to second reading

The Senate on Wednesday took a major step toward boosting development in…

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Senate confirms five INEC commissioners, debates ₦1.78tn FCT 2025 budget

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of five Resident Electoral…

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Defence minister backtracks, endorses Senate’s security summit

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has reversed his earlier stance and…

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Insecurity: Senate to convene two-day national security summit

In response to the growing insecurity plaguing Nigeria, the Senate has resolved…

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Senator Natasha issues apology letter to Akpabio

In a bold and satirical letter, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has addressed Senate…

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Senate postpones resumption to May 6

The Nigerian Senate has shifted its resumption date for plenary sittings from…

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Senate to fast-track tax reform bills after Sallah holiday — Bamidele

The Senate will prioritise the passage of the Tax Reform Bills 2024…

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Akpabio running senate like personal empire, ex-senator Abbo alleges

Former Adamawa North Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo has alleged that Senate President…

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Senate passes orthopedic hospitals amendment bills

LThe Senate on Wednesday approved the Orthopaedic Hospital Amendment Bill 2025, a…

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Senate passes bill for mandatory national identity registration

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill making national identity registration compulsory,…

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Senate unanimously passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid controversy

The Nigerian Senate has unanimously expressed confidence in its President, Senator Godswill…

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan demands live broadcast of senate probe

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has insisted that her probe proceedings…

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