Tag: The Senate
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…