Tag: SENATE
Senate calls for timely remittance of funds by revenue agencies
THE Senate on Wednesday urged revenue collecting agencies to ensure timely transfer of funds collected into the Federation…
Invasion: Senate seeks security beef up
Upset by the audacious invasion of the National Assembly by members of the El-Zakzarky Islamic Movement of Nigeria…
Uproar in Senate over murder of Nigerian in South Africa
Tempers rose in the Senate on Wednesday as the murder of a Nigeria, Elizabeth Ndubuisi-Chukwu, in South Africa,…
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…