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Senate probes Shell over Joint Venture breach, seeks $200m refund to FG
The Senate, on Wednesday, constituted an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) over non-compliance with the Petroleum…
Senate releases date to screen Buhari’s ministerial nominees
President Buhari, in a letter dated 15th June, 2022, requested the Senate to confirm the nomination of seven ministerial nominees.
Senate alerts military on terrorists’ enclaves in Kwara, Niger States
The names of communities given by the chamber include Kaiama, Karonzi-Yashikira in Baruten local government, and Wawa and Babanna areas…
Senate passes bills to establish Medical Centres in 4 states
The centres would be equipped with facilities for diagnostic treatment and rehabilitation at the tertiary levels.
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Ohiani as ICRC Director-General
The President’s letter was read at the commencement of plenary proceedings by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan.
Senate resumes plenary after 5-week recess
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan promised that the upper chamber would continue to refine Electoral Act to make it…
Terrorists killed over 40 people in Taraba – Senate mourns
Coming under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Orders 2022 as amended, Bwacha drew the attention of the chamber to…
Senate passes bill to re-enact Customs Act
When signed into law, the new bill would make the NCS a legal entity under the supervision of the Federal…
Senate amends Electoral Act to allow President, Govs, others vote at party congresses, primaries
This followed the expeditious consideration of a bill during plenary which scaled first, second and third readings, respectively, and was…
Death for kidnappers, 15 years for ransom payers in new Senate bill
According to Senator Bamidele, the overall import of the bill is to discourage the rising spate of kidnapping and abduction…
Senate amends Terrorism Act, prohibits payment of ransom to kidnappers
The passage of the bill followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal…
Ex-FRCN DG Salihu declares for Senate
Salihu decried the rising insecurity in the country, especially in the North-West and North-Eastern part of the country.
Senate holds special session for Adamu, Kyari, Nasiha
Senate President Ahmad Lawan described the emergence of four members, serving and former, of the National Assembly as party executives…
Senate passes Federal University of Transportation Bill
The establishment of the university would allow Nigerians access to modern knowledge, emerging techniques and skills in the transport industry.
Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Bombard terrorist enclaves, Senate cries out to military
Sani noted that terrorists have in recent times stepped up attacks on some communities and public facilities in Kaduna State.