Tag: Nigerian senate

“The road leading to my place was cordoned off and all cars coming in and out as early as 6:30 ...

Nigerian lawmakers are hell-bent on regulating media practice, an approach widely seen as archaic and counter-productive.

"No child should be on the streets begging. I intend to sponsor a bill to abolish the Almajiri system which ...

The Senate plenary was thrown into a rowdiness over allegations of lopsidedness in presidential appointments.

Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) alleges illegal discounts and rebates are denying government revenue in excess of $10 billion.

The senate mandated its Committee on Gas to investigate the $1 billion contract for the construction of two major pipelines

The lawmakers have summoned the Attorney General of the federation.

Mr Melaye argues the deployment is excessive.

Mrs Tinubu objects to being asked to second a motion from a senator from a minority party.

The police announced the deployment of the 30,000 officers for the election.

The victims sister narrated how she believed her sister was killed by police officers.

The senate president said the incident could be avoided if proper checks are made.

The group accused members of the national assembly of siphoning funds meant for constituency projects.

Mr Buhari had in June nominated Mr Shonubi for the same position.

The Senate suspended plenary on June 7.

Health centres, low cost housing and other projects are left uncompleted despite federal funding.

They said the additions were made because of the increase in the benchmark price of oil.

The lawmakers say as a large scale importing country, Nigeria must have its standard organisation at the nation’s point of ...

Mr Saraki did not state the reason for the break.

The Senate also wants all allowances and entitlements paid to MKO Abiola and Babagana Kingibe.

The lawmakers mirth was obviously directed at IGP Idris.

The World Environmental Day is celebrated all over the world on June 5.

The lawmakers say "the laws were properly enacted in accordance with the powers of the state Houses of Assembly."

The army had earlier described the report as false.

The session will be held in the Reps chamber.