Tag: SENATE
Senate presidency: Rooting for charismatic Fulani Senator Barau Jibrin
By Ibrahim Garba
With the presidential election long decided in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his...
Nigeria’s first elected female senator Franca Afegbua dies at 79
Nigeria's first elected female senator Franca Afegbua has died at the age of 79.
The family announced her death in a statement on Sunday: “The...
Senate suspends plenary till February 28 for election campaigns
The Senate on Wednesday suspended plenary to enable lawmakers participate in campaigns for the general elections.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan made the announcement at plenary.
Lawan...
Buhari seeks confirmation of seven ICPC members
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of appointment of seven members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences...
NLNG evaluates Senate resolution to pay host communities N18.4bn compensation
The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has reacted to a resolution by the Senate for compensation, saying that it conducts its affairs within...
NIMASA DG Bashir Jamoh faces arrest over $9.3bn loss
The Senate panel on public accounts has issued a warrant of arrest against the director-general of the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Bashir...
Senate recommends brave diesel tanker driver Ejiro Otarigho to Buhari for...
The Senate has recommended Ejiro Otarigho, the tanker driver who drove a burning tanker from danger zone to avert a tragic fire incident in...
Abaribe quits PDP, resigns as Senate minority leader
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has announced his resignation from his role as Senate minority leader and subsequent departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Abaribe confirmed...
Court orders CCT chair Danladi Umar to appear before Senate over...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ruled that the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Danladi Umar should appear before...
Senate summons Sunday Dare, Pinnick over vandalisation of stadium
The Senate on Wednesday summoned the minister of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare, over vandalisation of Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on March...