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The proposed expenditure for the 2020 budget is N9.79 trillion.

Mr Kalu described the action of the IPOB members as uncivilised, unacceptable and barbaric.

The lawmaker expresses concern about the alleged plan to move the headquarters of the Nigerian Gas Company Limited to Abuja.

Of the 43 appointees, 22 were excused without grilling – this is more than half of the total nominees.

As expected, some senators loyal to the Senate president were given committees considered to be key.

The minister also speaks on the impact of the Boko Haram insurgency on North-east infrastructure.

The lawmaker says some of the ministerial nominees have not complied with a major rule.

Eight nominees have been scheduled for screening on Thursday

President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday requested the confirmation of Mr Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The AfCTA was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday.

The lawmakers urged the commission to direct network providers to expand network infrastructures

Lawmakers say the designation of foreign airlines to multiple routes within Nigeria threatens the survival of local airlines.

Lawmakers noted that the health insurance scheme has failed in its mandate of achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2015.

Mr Abbo was caught on camera assaulting a woman in a sex toy shop in Abuja.

The official said Nigerians should learn from the successes of the United States post 243 years of independence.

Mr Ndume says he had no regret losing the election.

An Abuja High Court on Monday ordered the election should be by open ballot.

In the end, the Saraki-led Senate would be better appreciated when the leadership of the ninth senate finally takes over.

If signed, the law would establish that a pregnant woman has a fundamental right to have an abortion.

This analysis assesses the outgoing Senate president on key parameters through which a government -- executive or legislature -- should ...

Ahmed Lawan is the favoured candidate of the PDP.