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UPDATED: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint police commissioners, give directives
The legislation seeks to establish a state policing structure that would operate concurrently with the existing federal police system.
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Senate begins final debate on state police bill
At the time the debate commenced, 87 senators were in attendance, exceeding the constitutionally required two-thirds majority needed to pass ...
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Why Tinubu quickly signed Electoral Act Amendment Bill – Senate Leader
Mr Bamidele said there was no reason for the president to delay assent to the bill, which, according to him, ...
Senate suspends plenary to honour deceased lawmaker.
Olajide Akinremi, a member of the House of Representatives, passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness.
Senate extends implementation of 2023 budget, Supplementary Appropriations Act till December
The Senate extended the appropriation bills after they were read for the first, second and third time and supported by ...
Senate passes N98.5bn supplementary budget for FCT
The Senate said the budget would be used for capital projects in the territory.
Nigerian Senate summons Jega over postponement of elections
APC Senators say military chiefs should have been summoned instead.
