Tag: SENATE
Senator Ireti Kingibe storms out of chamber over Wike’s demolitions
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stormed out of the Senate chamber on Thursday after being denied the opportunity to present...
Senate issues arrest warrant against Julius Berger MD/CEO Lubasch
The Senate on Thursday directed Senate President Godswill Akpabio to issue a warrant of arrest for the managing director/CEO of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc...
Tinubu to present 2025 budget Dec 17
President Bola Tinubu will deliver the 2025 national budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Senate President Godswill...
Senate declares Okpebholo’s seat vacant
The Senate has declared vacant the seat of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Okpebholo represented Edo Central Senatorial District before his election and inauguration as...
Senate won’t be bullied into withdrawing tax reform bills – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed the upper chamber's dedication to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, dispelling rumour that the legislative process on the...
Senate summons Keyamo over persistent flight delays, cancellations
The Senate has summoned the minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo alongside airline operators and other stakeholders to address the growing problem...
Senate suspends action on tax reform bills
The Senate has halted progress on the tax reform bills currently under consideration following outcry over the proposed changes.
During Wednesday’s plenary, Deputy Senate President...
Akpabio threatens to replace committee chairmen over poor performance
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a stern warning to underperforming committee chairmen in the Senate, cautioning that they risk being replaced if they...
Senate confirms Olufemi Oluyede as COAS
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede for appointment as chief of army staff (COAS).
The confirmation on Monday followed the consideration...
Senate pays tribute to ex-president Joseph Wayas ahead burial
The Senate, during Thursday’s plenary session, honoured the memory of Nigeria’s Second Republic Senate President Joseph Wayas who died on November 30, 2021, aged...