Tag: SENATE
Family of late Cross River senator Rose Oko visits Senate
The family of the late Senator Rose Oko who represented Cross River North Senatorial District on Tuesday visited the Senate.
Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi moved...
Abuja man gets car after returning Omo-Agege’s aide’s phone
An Abuja-based man Okocha Ifeanyichukwu has been gifted a car after returning a phone belonging to Oscar Obi a senior special assistant to Deputy...
Knocks as Orji Kalu suggests 2023 presidential ambition
Nigerians are reacting on social media with displeasure after the Senate Chief Whip Orji Kalu said he would not hesitate to serve as Nigeria’s...
Drama as UNILAG Senate meets to elect acting VC
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Senate is presently meeting to choose an acting vice-chancellor according to directives from President Muhammadu Buhari.
Drama had ensued on...
Presidency, Senate clash over service chiefs
The Presidency says it has noted the resolution of the Senate calling on the service chiefs to resign or be sacked, assuring that President...
Senate asks FG to rename Ibadan airport after Ajimobi
The Senate has requested the Federal Government to rename the Ibadan Airport after a former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi.
Ajimobi died last month...
Nimi Akinkugbe stirs debates over Ondo ambassadorial slot
Nigerians on social media are debating the inclusion of an indigene of Abonnema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Opunimi Akinkugbe, as an ambassadorial...
Court dismisses suit against Omo-Agege over alleged conviction
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday dismissed the suit seeking the withdrawal of the Certificate of Return of Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege.
Ruling,...
Orji Kalu attends first Senate plenary after release from prison
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, on Tuesday, resumed normal legislative duties at the National Assembly complex.
He arrived at exactly 9 am and exchanged pleasantries...
Abacha’s daughter speaks on alleged Senate ambition
Fatima Gumsu-Abacha, daughter of late military dictator, Sani Abacha, has denied plans to contest for the Kano Central Senatorial District seat.
Mrs Gumsu-Abacha, in a...