The Senate has advised the federal government to appoint a separate minister for the ministry of power to ensure optimal performance. Under the present administration, the ministry of power is…
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The upper legislative chamber, Senate have approved a death sentence for whoever engages in the act of abduction, wrongful restraint or confinement for ransom, otherwise known as kidnapping, and a…
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Fresh Trouble For Dino Melaye As INEC Releases Another Timetable For His Recall
by Damilare Salami September 19, 2017Fresh trouble seems to be looming for Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi west senatorial district after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released another timetable for his recall INEC secretary,…
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Tug Of War: Senate Confronts Osinbajo – Tells Pencom, 2 Others Not To Resume Before Confirmation
by Damilare Salami August 21, 2017The Senate has advised the nominees for the headship of Pension Commission (PenCom) and two other Federal Government agencies not to assume duties until their nominations are confirmed. The other…
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“The President Has Broken No Law” – Senate Says Buhari Can’t Resign
by Damilare Salami August 9, 2017The Senate on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari had not violated any law by not returning from medical vacation after 90 days. The Senate made this known in a statement…
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The Senate has passed the bill to establish to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency thus implementing the first step in pulling the country’s financial intelligence unit out of the control…
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The senate has approved a provision in the constitution alteration bill which gives room for candidates to participate in elections without being members of political parties. Eighty-two senators voted…
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FG Orders NERDC To Reinstate CRK, IRK Into School Curriculum
by Damilare Salami July 21, 2017After a tough debate in the national assembly, the federal government has asked the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) to reinstate the Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) and Islamic…
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Hajj: Make Dollars Available For Pilgrims At #200 – Senate Tells FG
by Damilare Salami July 20, 2017The Nigerian Senate has asked the Federal Government to “as matter of urgency” make dollar available to Nigerians embarking on pilgrimage (hajj) to Saudi Arabia or Israel at N200, lower…
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Senate Agrees On Creating Law For Financial Intelligence Unit NFIU
by Damilare Salami July 19, 2017The Nigerian upper legislative chamber has agreed to create a law for an independent Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) with powers to employ, promote and discipline its staff. A news…