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The Senate committee cut short its recess for today's sitting.

While 2017 was largely a year of controversy for the Senate, some members made the headlines more than others.

The fuel crisis across Nigeria has been on for about three weeks.

The committee is chaired by Kabiru Marafa.

Senators will resume for duty on January 16, 2018.

Senate Plenary resumes on January 16.

Some senators wanted the matter discussed on Thursday.

The president’s letter was read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Northern senators are currently meeting in Katsina.

The statement hints that Mr. Saraki would challenge the decision of the appellate court.

Majority lawmakers opposed the passage.

Debate on the 2018 budget took centre stage at the red chamber.

He says about N1.3 million was stolen in the subsidy scam under the former president.

The lawmakers had last week rejected Mr. Mahmud’s nomination.

Mr. Buhari sought the expeditious confirmation of the nominees.

The senators had robust debates on national matters during the week.

Senators condemn the confrontation between the two agencies.

The president turns down another bill.

Mr. Ekwueme died on Sunday in a London clinic.

Suspended senator, Ali Ndume, returned to his duties after months.

The Senate says it has been warm to the reinstated lawmaker.

President Buhari presented the appropriation bill to the National Assembly on November 7.

The lawmakers refer to the achievement as heartwarming.

The suspended senator has been recalled.

The former Gombe first lady died in the U.S.