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Daily Trust’s investigation reveals that four out of the 13 former governors serving as senators, along with 21 other senators, have not sponsored any bills since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on June 13, 2023. The ex-governors in the Senate include Senate President Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Aliyu Wammako (Sokoto), Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), […]
By Khalid Idris Doya An Amalgamation of Concerned in Bauchi has tasked the Nigerian Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio to as a matter of urgency immediately step aside and allow investigation of the allegations in line with the rules of the Senate. “The Senate should immediately withdraw the illegal and undemocratic suspension of Senator Ningi […]
Abba Dukawa Abuja The Senate, through its Committee on Finance, has frowned at the N17trillion loss incurred by the country on tax waivers within the last five years. It consequently urged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to suspend the tax waivers being largely abused and substitute it with rebating system. Senate’s objection to the […]
The Senate has announced its intention to question the Service Chiefs on Wednesday and Thursday regarding the nation’s security challenges. Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, disclosed this postponement while addressing journalists on Tuesday. The planned interface with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi […]
Via – Vanguard An influential Northern Senator is being closely watched by security agencies in the country for reportedly spearheading terrorism, banditry and Kidnapping. The powerful lawmaker, who is also heading a sensitive committee in the Senate, has been identified as one of the sponsors and financiers of banditry and other terror-related activities in the […]
In a notable development, Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Bako Lalong, is poised to step down from President Bola Tinubu’s administration shortly after his recent appointment. This move became evident on Thursday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) awarded Lalong a Certificate of Return, affirming his victory in the Plateau South senatorial election […]
In a significant development, both the Nigerian Senate and the House of Representatives jointly passed the ₦2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill after careful deliberation and a third reading. Prior to the passage of this vital bill, the Senate formally embraced the comprehensive report of the harmonized sessions held by both the red and green […]
On Monday, the Senate uncovered a shocking revelation that the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company Plc (NSPMC) had allegedly authorized a ₦14 billion salary increase for all its staff members, all without securing approval from the National Salaries Wages, Incomes and Wages Commission. This discovery was made by Senator […]
The Senate has initiated the hearing of a bill that seeks to impose a fine of N50,000 on parents who fail to provide their children with primary and secondary school education. This legislation, titled the “Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act 2004, Section 2,” was introduced by Senator Orji Kalu. It mandates that every government […]
After a week of intense scrutiny for some and brief introductions for others, the Senate has concluded the screening process for 45 out of the 48 ministerial nominees presented by President Bola Tinubu. These nominees have been confirmed as cabinet members. During a series of voice votes, Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed the nominations, while […]