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The Senate mandated its committee on petroleum (downstream) to "exhaustively" investigate the state-owned oil corporation.

The National Assembly has refused to disclose details of its own budget to Nigerians.

The figure is higher than the 2,507 students admitted for the 2015/2016 academic session.

The remaining nominees would be screened on Wednesday.

The Senate said it would deliberate on the president's request on February 21.

The minister is to appear on Monday.

“The four presiding officers of the National Assembly collect no rent from the FCDA..."

The probe comes a day after PREMIUM TIMES report highlighted discrepancies.

Some lawmakers chastised President Buhari for not consulting the Senate before the deployment.

“It is Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and not Senate of the APC,’’ the PDP said.

Senators say the policy would lead to unemployment.

Mr. Marafa denies Mr. Ndume's removal did not follow due process.

"The Senate as an institution should not be subjected to the whims and caprices of any individual who is one ...

The Senate president says "There is nowhere in the world where airports are completely shut down".

The decision was announced Tuesday.

The Senate Majority Leader had claimed Mr. Magu was not rejected.

Among other allegations, the SSS accused Mr. Magu of benefitting from proceeds of fraud from an individual on trial.

“We call on the Presidency to publicly state its position on the unfolding issues," the groups said.

Majority of the lawmakers supported a motion calling on the official to resign.

"The senate is talking balderdash; it has developed the habit of bring him down syndrome."

The rejection of the EFCC man showcased a vicious power-play that worked all the way up to the presidency.

"If the president feels strongly about his appointment, he will represent his name again for confirmation."

In turning down President Buhari’s request, the Senate cited “security report”.

"The Senate wishes to inform the public that based on available security report, the Senate cannot proceed with the confirmation ...

The NULGE chairman also asked that state assemblies support the constitution amendment.