Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) for six months over what it described as a “total violation” of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as…
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Senate urges NJC to resolve purported removal of Benue Chief Judge
The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, in line with constitutional provisions.
It also…
Senate President hails Armed Forces on nation building sacrifices
The President of the Senate, Mr Godswill Akpabio, says the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are the foundation upon which citizens stand tall.
Akpabio said this at…
US Senate Approves Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
The United States Senate early Saturday passed a bipartisan spending bill to avert a government shutdown, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for final approval.
The bill…
Senate holds valedictory session for Edo Gov Okpebholo
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday at plenary held a valedictory session for Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, who represented Edo-Central under the platform of the All Progressives…
Senate Screens Acting Army Chief, Oluyede, Behind Closed Doors
The Senate on Wednesday conducted a closed-door screening of the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.
The screening followed President Bola Tinubu’s formal…
Senate Sacks Umar As CCT Chair Over Alleged Misconduct
The Senate on Wednesday invoked section 157 (1), officially removing Yakubu Umar as the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal.
He was sacked over allegations of misconduct.
Umar’s…
Anti-graft: Senate to increase EFCC budget allocation
The Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes has expressed determination to increase budgetary allocation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to…
NELFund: Senate Committee advocates prudent utilisation of resources
The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has called for prudent utilisation of resources allocated to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund).
Chairman of the…
Senate approves 2024 FCT supplementary budget of N288bn
The Senate on Thursday at plenary passed the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N288 billion.
This followed the adoption of the…