#EdoDecides2024: Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, others celebrate hours before commencement of result collation by INEC
The development came amidst tensions generated by Governor Godwin Obaseki’s visit to the INEC office in Benin City early Sunday ...
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APC will reclaim Osun in 2026 – Gboyega Oyetola
Mr Oyetola spoke while welcoming new members into the Osun chapter of the APC.
APC appoints new deputy national chairman, fills vacant positions in NWC
Ali Dalori replaces Abubakar Kyari, who was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu as minister of agriculture and food security.
Senate speaks on Buhari’s quest for $800m World Bank loan
President Buhari had on Wednesday requested the approval of the Senate to obtain a $800 million World Bank facility to ...
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Senate asks CBN to reconsider cash withdrawal policy
The CBN, in a memo in November, announced a limit on cash withdrawal made by individuals and organisations with effect ...
Senate caucus denies endorsing Adamu as APC Chairman
Mr Adamu is one of the three serving Senators in the race for the position of the APC national chairman ...
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Sitting Days: Senate reacts to PREMIUM TIMES’ report on breach of constitution
This newspaper had reported how the senators breached Section 63 of the Constitution by sitting for 66 days against the ...
Electronic Transmission: We didn’t change our minds because of public outcry – Senate Spokesperson
The Senate recently revisited the Electoral Amendment Bill, which it passed in July, to approve electronic transmission of election results.
Electoral Amendment: 14 Nigerian lawmakers who’ll decide fate of ‘electronic transmission’ of election results
The Senate and the House of Representatives recently constituted a seven-member committee each to harmonise the different versions of the ...
New Electoral Act ready for presidential assent in two weeks – Senate spokesperson
The Senate and the House of Representatives passed different versions of the Electoral Bill in July.
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Electoral Amendment: Lawan appoints top ‘electronic transmission’ critics to lead Senate conference team
The committee is expected to meet with that of the House of Representatives to harmonise the differences in the bill ...
UPDATED: Again INEC, NASS bicker over electronic transmission of election results
“That is absolutely unconstitutional. You cannot ask INEC to seek the approval of another agency of government to transmit results ...
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Senators, APC reps keep mum on #TwitterBan
The federal government suspended Twitter from operating in Nigeria on Friday.
Why lawmakers shouldn’t be blamed for hoarded ‘palliatives’ — Senate
The Senate spokesperson said lawmakers never received any 'COVID-19 palliatives' from President Buhari.
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Justice ministry proposes N2 billion for prosecution of Boko Haram suspects, prison decongestion, others
Of the N2 billion, about N350 million has been budgeted for the trial and prosecution of Boko Haram suspects.
NDDC: No senator received N20m as COVID-19 palliative – Senate
A director at the commission had accused senators of receiving the sum as COVID-19 palliatives
Constitution Review, waste of time and public funds – Northern Elders Forum
The forum faulted the huge monetary allocation for the constitution review process.
National Assembly, NDDC trade words over allegations of budget padding
Mr Ojougboh also said the House of Representatives “vandalised and raped” the 2019 budget by adding ₦85 billion to the ...
Lawan names new Senate spokesperson as lawmakers adjourn indefinitely
Mr Lawan made the announcement at the close of the plenary on Tuesday.
National Assembly to resume plenary Tuesday
Staff are to work from home and will be notified when needed in the office for 'any special assignment'.