The Nigerian National Assembly has tightened security in its premises following last Wednesday's invasion of the Senate by unknown persons who took away its mace. This was evident from the numerous security checks and questioning from different security officers from the main entrance of the National Assembly to the main…

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday visited a female Sergeant-At-Arms, Sandra Davou, who was wounded on Wednesday when thugs invaded the Senate and stole its mace. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, Mrs Davou who lives in Bwari Area Council in the…

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has assured that the Senate is working to ensure the growth of digital Financial Technology (FinTech) popularly known as digital financing in Nigeria. According to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, he gave the assurance while speaking before the…

A senator, Stella Oduah (PDP, Anambra North) on Thursday, made a move to secure a new federal university of aquatic studies in Ogbaru, Anambra State. This is the second bill presented by the lawmaker, seeking the establishment of a federal university in the state. The bill, if passed, is expected…

A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar; a federal lawmaker, Ben Murray-Bruce (PDP, Bayelsa East); and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari's recent statement on Nigerian youth. The politicians took to their official twitter pages to condemn Mr Buhari's statement, describing it as a…

The Senate on Wednesday urged the federal government to approve the distribution of grains to internally displaced persons in Zamfara State. The Senate lamented the high level of hunger in IDP camps particularly in the North-eastern and North-central parts of the country. It also directed the National Emergency Management Agency…

Senators on Wednesday expressed divergent views on the provisions of the Electoral Act Bill as it relates to sequence of elections. The senators took turns to speak on the reintroduced bill which was sponsored by Suleiman Nazif (APC, Bauchi North). In the new bill, the proposed election sequence seeks to…

The Senate has asked the Inspector-General of Police and the State Security Service (SSS) to recover its mace, forcefully removed at the chambers by hoodlums on Wednesday. The call followed a resolution by the lawmakers at the end of a closed-door session held immediately after the removal of the mace,…

The Senate has resumed plenary about an hour after thugs stole its symbol of authority, the mace. The lawmakers appear to have secured a replacement mace which is being used for the plenary. The thugs, who stormed the Senate chamber on Wednesday morning, are believed to have been led by…

A human rights organization, Amnesty International, has condemned the reaction of the Nigerian police to the Shiites protests on Monday and Tuesday in Abuja. In a statement signed by Osai Ojigho, Director Amnesty International Nigeria, the organisation said the crackdown on unarmed protesters put lives at risk. The protesters took…

Nigerian senators have urged the federal government to seek international help to end killings in several parts of the country. Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi West), made this call while contributing to a point of order raised by Suleiman Adokwe (PDP, Nasarawa South) concerning the…

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Anthony Ojukwu as the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The confirmation was made after the Senate considered a report from the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, David Umaru (APC, Niger East). President Muhammadu Buhari had in…

The Senate on Tuesday resolved to transmit the Age Reduction Bill (Not Too Young to Run Bill) and 11 others, to President Muhammadu Buhari,for assent. The resolution was sequel to a motion titled, "Passage of Constitution (fourth) alteration bills, 2018", sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekwerwmadu and 49…

The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emiefele; the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; and the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali to give reasons for withdrawing $462 million from the Federation Account without the approval of the Senate. The summon followed a…

At least one person was killed and over 30 injured as protesting Shiites were dispersed by security operatives in Abuja on Monday, the Islamic group has stated. The Shiites spokesperson, Ibrahim Musa, told PREMIUM TIMES the victim was yet to be identified as “the protesters came from various towns.” Mr…

The police have forcefully dispersed protesters in Abuja, the Nigerian capital. Eyewitnesses said they ran for safety as the police fired teargas to disperse the protesters at the Unity Fountain, beside Transcorp hotel. The protesters are believed to be Shiites demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky who has…

A former presidential aide, Rene Omokri, on Sunday, released what he called "RealLootersList", describing it as the list that President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, "should have released". The list released on Sunday follows a previous one the ex-Jonathan aide released about a fortnight…

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Saturday, hailed the Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwanyi, saying he brought permanent peace to the state, as well as among the opposing parties in the state. According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu, the lawmaker said this…

Following the one week Easter holiday, the Senate resumed on Tuesday. The Senate was agog with several activities ranging from deliberations on issues of national interest to suspension of one of the lawmakers. Below are major activities at the Senate this week: Tuesday: - The Senate President, Bukola Saraki mandated…

Ohaneze Ndigbo, the Pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, said it would resist any attempt to discredit Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu. Mr. Ekweremadu faces the prospects of losing some of his assets following legal moves by the federal government. The government accuses him of owning local and foreign assets he…

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of a Senator, Mustapha Bukar. Mr. Bukar died after a brief illness on Wednesday, PREMIUM TIMES learnt. He represented Katsina North until his death. In separate press releases on Wednesday, the leaders of…

A federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani (APC, Kaduna Central) has dared the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to release their 'lists of saints' following the recent naming and shaming of alleged looters displayed by both parties. Mr Sani, who described the parties' action as an…

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Umar Jibril, who died in the early hours of Friday. Mr Buhari also condoled with the family of the deceased. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media…

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Christians across the country as well as Nigerians in general, to work towards restoring peace in the nation during the Easter celebrations. This, he said in his Easter message to the electorates on Thursday, urging all Nigerians to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ…

A senator, Shehu Sani (APC, Kaduna Central) has warned President Muhammadu Buhari, the World Bank country director and ministers of justice and finance to abide by a Senate decision on a loan request by Kaduna State. He made this call while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly on Thursday…