Tag: SENATE

Establish ‘Ministry Of Happiness’ to tackle incessant cases of suicide – Okorocha tells House

Rochas Okorocha, a former Imo state governor currently representing Imo west at the Senate has argued for the…

Poverty in Nigeria responsible for increased suicide rates — Senators

The Senate has raised the alarm over the rising cases of suicide and attempted suicides across the country.

We’re waiting for ministerial nominees – Senate tells Presidency

The Senate Tuesday said that it is prepared to receive the list of ministerial nominees from the Presidency…

We will Perform Our Oversight Without Fear or Favour – Lawan

President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, has read the riot act to ministries, departments and agencies, saying…

Senate to probe alleged diversion $322m Paris Club funds

The Senate is set to investigate alleged diversion of over $322 million Paris club refunds meant for the…

Senate President, Lawan inaugurates Legislative Agenda Committee

Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, on Wednesday, inaugurated Senate Legislative Agenda Committee, charging them to come up…

Omo-Agege appoints five special advisers

Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege on Wednesday approved the appointments of five Special Advisers to take charge of…

Senate sets up committee to investigate Senator Abbo over alleged assault

The Senate on Wednesday resolved to investigate its embattled member, Senator Elisha Abbo, (Adamawa North) who allegedly assaulted…

Breaking: Senate begins probe of Senator Abbo over alleged assault

The Senate on Wednesday set up a committee to probe the alleged assault of a lady by Senator…

Breaking: Lawan names principal officers for 9th Senate

The Ninth Senate has new principal officers. Senate President Ahmad Lawan has announced the list sent to him…

I receive N750,000 as take-home salary, says Lawan

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, said that contrary to insinuation, no member of the National Assembly receives…

Breaking: Senate President, Ahmad Lawan withdraws appointment of media aide, Festus Adedayo

Dr Festus Adedayo, who was appointed Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President of the Senate on…