Tag: The Senate
Mauritania Abolishes ‘Too Costly’ Senate
Mauritania has joined Senegal in abolishing the Senate, its upper legislative chambers.
Senate orders arrest of 30 chief executives over N30trn scam
The Senate has directed the Police to arrest chief executives of 30 firms, including Crown Flour Mills and Glo Mobile,…
Senate quizzes 60 firms over alleged N30trn revenue leakage
The Senate Joint Committee on Customs and Marine Transport investigating alleged N30 trillion revenue leakage in the import and export…
Senate passes Nigerian Peace Corps Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Bill Establishing the Nigerian Peace Corps (NPC).
Senate passes Whistle Blowers Protection Bill
The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill has been passed by the Senate.
War: Saraki’s senate threatens showdown with Osinbajo
Members of the Senate are currently calling for the suspension of consideration and confirmation of appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari…
Senate passes Witness Protection Bill
The Senate on Thursday passed the Witness Protection Bill to enable persons receive protection in relation to information and evidence…
Senate invites Fashola over Bodo-Bonny road project
The Senate on Wednesday invited Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, to brief it on the delay…
Senate seeks reduction of Hajj fare from N1.5m to N800,000
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal government to direct the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to immediately review…
Senate confirms 15 Resident Electoral Commissioners
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 15 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) out of the 27 names sent to it…
Senate passes NFF Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Bill 2017 after third reading.
Stakeholders commend Senate on passage of PIGB
Some stakeholders in the oil and gas industry on Thursday commended the Senate for passing the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill…
Senate angry over government agencies refusal to submit budget
The Senate has expressed concern over the failure of Government agencies to submit their 2017 budget proposal to the National…
Buhari’s letter calling Osinbajo Coordinator causes uproar in Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the National Assembly informing the Parliament of his medical vacation in London on Tuesday caused…
N30trn Customs Probe: Senate uncovers more leakages
The Senate on Thursday expanded its panel currently investigating alleged N30 trillion revenue leakage in the Nigeria Customs Service following…
UK, Nigeria prisoners’ transfer: Senate invites Malami, Dambazzau, Onyeama
The Senate on Tuesday invited Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Abubakar Malami, over concerns of human rights violation following Nigeria,…
Adeleke: Senate adjourns for valedictory Wednesday
The Senate on Tuesday, adjourned plenary to Wednesday, to hold a valedictory session in honour of a member, Sen. Isiaka…
Senate kicks against plans by NDLEA to extradite Kashamu
The Senate has asked National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to drop plans to extradite Senator Buruji Kashamu to the…
Senate asks finance minister to release N15bn for Amnesty Programme
The Senate on Thursday asked the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun to release outstanding N15 billion in the 2016 budgetary…
Senators give 5 conditions for peace with Buhari as Osinbajo heads reconciliation committee
The Senate has reacted to the setting up of a committee by the Federal Executive Council to settle the rift…
We Won’t Fight Senators Over Magu – Presidency
The Presidency has declared that it will not fight the Senate over its decision to reject Mr Ibrahim Magu as…
Leaked DSS report Vindicates Senate Over Magu – Spokesman
The Senate has described the leaked DSS report on Mr Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial…
Senate summons AGF, minister, others over e-passport deals
Senate ad hoc committee on Saturday summoned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Interior, Retired…
I won’t honour Senate’s invitation on Wednesday — Customs boss
The Comptroller-General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ali, says he will not honour the invitation of the Senate on Wednesday.
Senate Moves Against Melaye, Probes Certificate Forgery
The Senate on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Ethics and Privileges to investigate alleged certificate forgery against Senator Dino Melaye.
Customs’ Boss Defiant, Appears Before Senate In White Mufti
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (retd.), has been sighted in white attire at the National Assembly Complex.
Customs Boss Hameed Ali Faces Arrest If…
The Nigerian Senate is determined to cut the Comptroller-General of Customs, retired Colonel Hameed Ali to size as it threatened…
Senate investigates Customs Raid Of Sango Rice Market
The Senate on Thursday mandated its Committee on Customs, Tariff and Excise to investigate alleged unlawful raid of rice shops…
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BREAKING: EFCC Chairmanship: Buhari re-nominates Magu, sends name to senate
President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted another letter to the Senate re-nominating Mr Ibrahim Magu as substantive Chairman, Economic and Financial…
Senate opposes deployment of troops to Gambia by President Buhari
The Senate on Thursday opposed President Muhammadu Buhari’s deployment of Troops to The Gambia without approval of the National Assembly.…