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Exit of oil companies worries Senators

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 October 2023 0

The Senate, during its plenary yesterday, urged its Committees on Petroleum Downstream and Gas to conduct a holistic investigation into the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). This decision followed the adoption of a motion titled “Urgent Need for an Inquiry into the

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For Akpabio’s 10th Senate, The Storm is Over

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 October 2023 0

The inauguration of the 10th Senate in June was accompanied by the usual political drama that open new dispensations at the National Assembly. Many observers took the keenly contested leadership elections in the chamber as further signals that Nigeria is a thriving democracy. The new leadership of the Senate under Godswill Obot Akpabio, like the […]

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Senate names new Deputy Leader, Deputy Whip

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 October 2023 0

…Inaugurates Standing Committee to ensure compliance with resolutions By Haruna Salami The Senate on Wednesday carried out a minor reshuffle in its leadership by appointing new Deputy Leader and Deputy Whip. President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced Senator Lola Yisa Ashiru (APC Kwara South) as the new Deputy Leader and Senator Peter Onyekachi […]

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Senate President condoles predecessor over mother’s Death

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 October 2023 0

By Haruna Salami The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, CON has mourned the death of Hajiya Halima (Baba) Ibrahim, the mother of the immediate past President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, GCON. In a condolence letter to Senator Lawan, Akpabio expressed gratitude for the sacrifices and maternal tenacity provided by Hajiya Halima, which helped […]

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Senate Special Duties Committee outlines priority at inaugural meeting

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 October 2023 0

……vows to oversight the president By Haruna Salami As the Senate settles down for serious legislative duties, most of which are carried out at the committee level, Chairman, Senate Committee on Special Duties, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central) has assured Nigerians that the committee will leave no stone unturned in the course of carrying […]

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Senate uncovers signing of N26trn financial statement by AGF without Minister’s consent

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 October 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Senate has unearthed an unauthorized signing of financial statement worth N26 trillion by the suspended Accountant General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed without the consent and approval of the Finance minister, Mrs Zainab Ahmed. Members of Senate Public Account Committee said it was shocking to discover that Ahmed unilaterally signed the 2019 […]

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Insecurity: Senate wants mining regulated, calls for establishment of military base in Niger’s Rafi, Shiroro LGs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 October 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana The Senate has called on the Federal Government to regulate mining activities to minimize surging banditry and insecurity in the country. The parliament said the advent of artisan miners has aggravated insecurity because they are ready tools in the hands of foreign and local illegal miners in the country. The Red Chamber […]

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Niger coup: Tinubu has not asked for approval to go to war – Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Senate today said President Bola Tinubu has not sought parliamentary approval to deploy Nigeria’s military to Niger Republic to join troops from other sub- region nations to flush out the military junta that has held a democratic government to ransom. The Senate, though, commended President Tinubu and other Heads of States and […]

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Senate wants ban on fuel supply to border communities lifted

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana The Senate has urged the Federal Government to lift ban placed on supply of petroleum products in communities bordering Nigeria with neighbouring countries. It, therefore, directed the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to lift the subsisting restriction order placed on the supply of petroleum […]

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Strike: Senate moves to intervenes in FG, Labour Subsidy impasse

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Senate on Monday moves to intervene in the ongoing face- off between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over hardship faced by Nigerians after removal of subsidy of oil. The resolution followed a motion titled: “Urgent need to avert intending strike of the Nigeria Labour Congress”, by Senator Kawu […]

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Uproar, drama as Senate screens Minister-designates

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2023 0

…Nominee claimed 1890 date of birth …Taraba youths storm NASS in protest…Wike rated high his performance as Governor, says party membership immaterial… 8 of 14 nominees enjoyed ‘bow and go’ privilege By Tunde Opalana, Haruna Salami There was an uproar yesterday in the Senate over the screening of two Ministerial nominees, as the legislative chamber […]

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Diphtheria: Senate directs Fed Ministry of Health, Centre for Disease Control to prevent spread

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2023 0

…wants FG to carry out nationwide vaccination By Tunde Opalana The Senate on Wednesday raised the alarm on why the communicable disease known as diphtheria should be curtailed . The upper chamber has therefore directed the Federal Ministry of Health, National Centre for Disease Control and National Primary Health Care Development Agency to halt further […]

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Senate confirms Board of the North East Development Commission

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2023 0

By Haruna Salami The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for persons for appointment as members of the board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). Those confirmed are Gen. Paul Tarfa (Rtd) Chairman, Hon Gambo Maikomo (Taraba) member, Abdullahi Abbas (Kano) member, Tsav Stephen Aondoana (Benue) member, Chief Mutiu Lawal-Are (Lagos)

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Senate Finally Gives Date Tinubu’s Ministerial List will be Ready

Ihesiulo Grace 25 July 2023 0

The Senate has revealed the date President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list will be ready. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the list will be submitted to the Senate in the next 48 hours, Senate Majority Leader Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has said. Bamidele made the disclosure at a birthday lecture and book presentation in Abuja on Tuesday, […]

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Alleged padding of Supplementary Budget mischievous – Senate Spokesman

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2023 0

…denies N70bn appropriated to NASS as gift from Executive By Tunde Opalana The Senate has refuted allegations of padding the N819.5 billion supplementary budget of the Federal Government passed on Thursday. This is as the parliament described insinuation that the recently appropriated N70bn for the National Assembly is a “gift” from the Executive arm of […]

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We didn’t pad supplementary budget, N70b not for individual senator’s pocket—Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Senate has refuted allegations of padding the N819.5 billion supplementary budget of the Federal Government (FG), passed last Thursday. This came as the parliament described insinuation that the recently appropriated N70 billion for the National Assembly as a “gift” from the Executive arm of government, as mischievous. Senate added that the

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Senate President assures Turkey of sustaining bilateral relationship

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured the Turkish Government of the readiness of the Federal Government to sustain the bilateral relationship between the two nations. He said agreements reached between Nigeria and Turkey in the area of education, health and military collaboration to fight terrorism and insecurity will continue. Akpabio […]

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How Ninth N’Assembly excels in lawmaking – Senate President

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has given account of how the Ninth National Assembly outperformed it’s predecessors. At a dinner for members of the 9th National Assembly in Abuja Friday night, Lawan said the Ninth Assembly had performed “exceedingly well” in terms of the number and quality of the bills […]

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VP Shettima and Remi Tinubu in Attendance as Senate Holds Valedictory Session

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2023 0

Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady of the country attended the final session of the ninth senate on Saturday. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that among the various proceedings, the senators are to receive their “certificates of legislative service” during the farewell session held in the upper legislative chamber. The notable recipients of these

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Concern political leaders make case for northern Senate President

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2023 0

….cautions Tinubu to avoid banana peels in endorsing southerner By Tunde Opalana Leaders across political parties, groups and association in Abuja on Thursday advanced reasons why a northerner must emerge President of the 10th Senate. Coming under the aegis of Concern Political Leaders, the politicians went ahead to admonish contenders for the position of Senate […]