Senate Confirms New Service Chiefs
The Senate has confirmed appointment of new service chiefs. The Senate on Tuesday at the plenary presided over by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio confirmed the service Chiefs after their off-camera … Read More
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NDDC: Senate Confirms Laurette Onochie, Ignores PDP Senators’ Objections
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointments of Lauretta Onochie, Special Assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, as the Board Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) … Read More
We Need Reps’ Support To Veto Electoral Bill – Senate
The Senate has disclosed that the chamber will consult with the House of Representatives to veto President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision on the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill. Lawan stated on … Read More
INEC: Senate Rejects Laurette Onochie’s Nomination
The Senate has rejected nomination of Lauretta Onochie as INEC Commissioner. Breaking: Senate bows to pressure, rejects Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as INEC Commissioner The Senate decision is coming on the … Read More
INEC: Don’t Confirm Lauretta Onochie, Jega Cautions Senate
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Attahiru Jega has warned the Senate against confirming the appointment of a presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, as a National … Read More
2021 Budget: Minister Situates 20 Power Projects In His LGA, Senate Kicks
The Senate on Wednesday condemned the proposed citing of 20 projects in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State where the Minister of Power, Mamman Saleh, hails from. The Senate … Read More
Senate Commends Zulum For His Efforts in Restoring Peace In Borno
…Embarks On Factfinding mission In The State A delegation of the Senate led by majority leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, on Monday visited Maiduguri, Borno State capital, to commiserate … Read More
Senator Gyang Attends NASS Brainstorming Session on Electoral Act Amendment In Lagos
The Deputy chairman Senate committee on Defence and member INEC Committee, Senator I. D. Gyang, on Friday attended a National Assembly retreat purposely convened to address the Electoral Act amendment … Read More
Senate Passes N10.59trn 2020 Budget
The Nigerian senate on Thursday passed 2020 appropriation bill. The bill was passed after Barau Jibrin, chairman of the appropriations committee, moved a motion for its passage. The figure passed … Read More
Senate Plots Speedy Passage For Social Media Regulation Bill, Passes Second Reading
A bill seeking to regulate social media has passed second reading at the senate. The bill entitled, ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation 2019’, passed second reading after Sani Musa, … Read More