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Mohbad: Reps Summon Naira Marley 

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The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) to appear before it as part of its moves to secure proper compensation and royalties for the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) who died recently under controversial circumstances. The House through its Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance, also invited the manager of […]

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Reps Seek Appointment Of 9 New Justices To The Supreme Court

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The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to appoint 9 new Justices to the Supreme Court in order to expedite the hearing and determination of matters for effective and efficient justice delivery in the country The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance by Rep. Patrick Umoh (PDP-AkwaIbom) during […]

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Senate Confirms Olukoyede As EFCC Chairman

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The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Ola Olukoyede as the executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His confirmation came after his screening by the “committee of the whole”. The appointment of the Muhammad Hammajoda was also confirmed as the secretary of the EFCC and Halima Shehu as the chief executive officer […]

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Senator Abbo Apologises To Akpabio

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Senator Elisha Abbo has apologised over his allegation that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio plotted his removal by the Court of Appeal.  Abbo made the apology while speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday. He stated, “I have to say this with all sense of humility and responsibility that the press release we […]

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Senate begins Proceedings To Confirm New EFCC Chairman

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The Senate has commenced proceedings for the confirmation of Chairman the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede is currently at the National Assembly with some of the management staff of the Commission. President Bola Tinubu, last week , approved Olukoyede’s appointment as the Executive Chairman of the EFCC. The appointment is […]

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Senator Ashiru Replaces Umahi As Deputy Senate Leader

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced during plenary on Wednesday that Senator Lola Ashiru is now the new Deputy Leader of the Senate. Ashiru, who represents Kwara North at the red chamber, replaces Senator Dave Umahi, who has been appointed as the Minister of Works by President Bola Tinubu. Senator Ashiru was previously the Deputy […]

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Senate Urges FG To Declare “State Of Emergency” On Drug Abuse

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The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare a State of Emergency on illicite drugs and drug abuse in the country. This followed adoption of a motion on “Urgent need to address the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria” at plenary on Tuesday by Sen. Babangida Hussain (APC -Jigawa).Presenting the motion, Babangida said that […]

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 Senate Boils As Ndume Storms Out Of Chamber

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Trouble is likely brewing in the Senate after it hurriedly went into executive session during plenary on Tuesday. Barely ten minutes after commencement of plenary , the Chief Whip , Senator Ali Ndume ( APC Borno South ), raised point of order on alleged errors committed and not corrected by the President of the Senate […]

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Akpabio Not Behind Your Sack, Aide Replies Senator Abbo

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Eseme Eyiboh, the spokesperson for Senate President Godswill Akpabio says his principal has no hand in the removal of Senator Elisha Abbo who represented Adamawa North in the National Assembly. “The outcome of any court proceeding is a function of the evaluation of facts and evidence within the province of the rule of law,” Eyiboh […]

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Reps Adjourns Plenary In Honour Of Late Member

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The House of Representatives has adjourned plenary in honour of its member, Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga, who died on Wednesday. Danbuga, who was representing Isa/Sabon Birni federal constituency of Sokoto State, died at the age of 63, following a brief illness. He has been buried in Sokoto according to Islamic rites. Presiding over plenary on Wednesday, […]

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Senate Yet To Receive Official Briefing On N-Power Suspension

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Sen. Kaka Shehu, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Special Duties, says that the senate has yet to receive any briefing from the Federal Government on the suspension of N-Power Programme. Kaka who represented Borno South at the National Assembly, said this at the inaugural meeting of the committee on Wednesday in Abuja. The federal government […]

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Nigeria Lost N2.3 Trillion To Crude Oil Theft In 2023 – Senate 

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The Nigerian Senate has revealed that the country has lost N2.3 trillion to the menace of crude oil theft so far in 2023. Senator Ned Nwoko disclosed this information on October 10, emphasizing that existing statistical data indicates that pipeline vandalism and oil bunkering have led to a significant socio-economic crisis in Nigeria. He further […]

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Senate To Consider New Minimum Wage Bill

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The Senate Friday declared that it would give the expected new minimum wage bill from the executive arm of government, expeditious consideration for improved welfare of workers and industrial harmony in the country. Senate’s plan for expeditious consideration of the bill when received was disclosed in a statement issued by Chairman of its Committee on […]

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Senate To Investigate Incarceration Of Nigerians In Ethiopia

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The Senate is set to investigate the incarceration of over 250 Nigerians in Ethiopia. The Upper Chamber resolved to investigate this problem after the Minority Leader, Senator Simon Mwadkwon, drew the attention of his colleagues to the matter during Wednesday’s plenary session. The Senate consequently directed its Committees on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs to work […]

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VIDEO: Ministerial Nominee Balarabe Abbas Collapses During Screening

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Balarabe Abbas, the ministerial nominee that replaced Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday slumped during his screening at the National Assembly.  Abbas, whose name was forwarded to the Senate for screening, had just finished his introductory remarks at the time the incident happened.  Details later…

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Senate Confirms Jamila Ibrahim as Minister

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The Senate has confirmed Dr Jamila Ibrahim from Kwara state as a minister in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu.  Ibrahim a 37-year-old trained medical practitioner was cleared after reeling out her CV to the lawmakers in plenary on Wednesday in Abuja.  But when lawmakers were given the opportunity to ask questions, Senator Abdulfatah Buhari […]

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Senate To Screen Three Ministerial Nominees Today

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Three new ministerial candidates nominated by President Bola Tinubu are expected to be screened by the Senate as it resumes plenary today. The nominees to be screened today are Balarabe Abbas Lawal from Kaduna State, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim from Kwara State and Mr Ayodele Olawande from Ondo State. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on […]

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Senate Amends Rules To Accommodate Creation Of 9 New Committees

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The Senate has amended its standing rules to make for creation of nine new committees. The amendment also provides that senators contesting for the office of the President of the Senate and that of the Deputy President must have served for at least one term. The amendment followed the consideration and adoption of a motion […]

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Senate Confirms Cardoso’s Appointment as CBN Governor 

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The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and four others as deputy governors of the apex bank. They were all confirmed on Tuesday following a screening conducted by the upper legislative body. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had, on September 15, […]

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Watch LIVE: Cardoso, 4 Other CBN Nominees In Senate For Screening

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Former Chairman of the Board of Citi Bank Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, has arrived at the Senate for screening as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Cardoso and the four deputy governorship nominees of the CBN were accompanied to the Red Chamber by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on […]