Tag: Nigerian senate
Senate dares Buhari, to appeal judgement deleting Section 84 (12) of Electoral Act
Last Friday, the Federal High Court in Umuahia said section 84 (12) was illegal, null and void and ordered the…
Senate passes re-amended Proceeds of Crime Bill
About two weeks ago, the Senate recommitted the Bill to the Joint Committee to engage the relevant Agencies to safeguard…
Senate confirms 7 members of CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee
The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial…
Senate to discuss court’s nullification of Section 84(12) of Electoral Act Wednesday
Justice Evelyn Anyadike, in a judgment, held that the Section of the Act was “unconstitutional, invalid, illegal, null, void and…
National Convention: Buni’s CECC to brief APC Senators today
The announcement was made by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, at the start of the plenary on Tuesday.
Senate passes Money Laundering Act Amendment Bill
The amendment will provide for an effective and comprehensive legal framework to reinvigorate the fight against money laundering in the…
2023 presidency: Tinubu set for crucial meeting with APC Senators
This was disclosed by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, in a letter read at the start of plenary on Wednesday.
Senate confirms five ICPC Commissioners
Those confirmed include: Senator Anthony Agbo, Anne Otelafu Odey, Alh. Goni Ali Gujba, Dr. Louis Solomon Mandama and Olugbenga Adeyanju…
Senate throws out Buhari’s request to amend Electoral Act
Buhari had written to the National Assembly, seeking amendment of Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2022.
Why INEC should allow eligible prison inmates to vote during elections – Senate
The Senate also urged the Commission (INEC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Correctional Service to locate Voting Centres at Custodial…
Buhari writes Senate, seeks amendment to Electoral Act
The President, in the letter, drew the attention of chamber to the provisions of Section 84(12), which, according to him,…
Senate passes bill empowering NASS, State Assemblies to summon President, Governors
The bill seeks alteration to Section 67 of the Principal Act by inserting after subsection (3), a new subsection (4).
Senate approves financial autonomy for state legislatures, judiciary, LGs
The approval came on Tuesday during voting on the report of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999…
Senate passes bill to establish Orthopaedic hospitals
Also amended was the University Teaching Hospitals Act LFN 2004 to provide for the establishment of two Federal University Teaching…
Senate to Buhari: Declare known leaders of terrorists wanted
The motion entitled, “urgent need to surmount all kinds of kidnappings, banditry and related security challenges in Wasagu-Danko, Sakaba and…