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The AfCTA was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday.

The lawmakers, after standing down their rules to accommodate the nominee’s confirmation, did not ask the nominee any question as ...

"The major source of insecurity is the neglected section of our society particularly children out of school," says the lawmaker.

A senator-elect, Ifeanyi Ubah, also declared support for Mr Lawan.

A PDP council chairman was among the defectors.

Mr Ndume defeated Kudla Haske of the Peoples Democratic Party

Senators will now resume plenary on January 16.

The Senate leader says APC has more members.

The PDP also inaugurated a 154-member presidential campaign council.

The lawmaker wants the committee, of which he is a part, investigated.

Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan addressed journalists on Friday.

Godswill Apkabio resigned as minority leader in August.

President Buhari meets party leaders to discuss defections, shortly before starting his vacation.

The week began with a siege on the residences of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.

The volunteers are drawn from the 186 local government areas in the zone.

The lawmakers want the president to appear at a joint session of the National Assembly.

The comment came after the president blamed Muammar Gaddafi for killings in Nigeria.

“Increasingly, governments around the world are promoting initiatives in transparency‎."

About 160 people suffered from the disease

Senate leader says said only one of 64 agencies has submitted details of their budget to the senate.

He also speaks on the security summit organised by the senate.

Senate Plenary resumes on January 16.

Ahmed Lawan says the president has delivered on his electoral promise.

Lawmakers say the post-UTME undermines JAMB-conducted tests.

The Senate Leader also spoke on the approval of local government autonomy.