Tag: SENATE
Hard drugs being used in lawmakers’ homes, offices – Senator
Senator Kawu Sumaila has alleged that some of his colleagues allow the use of hard drugs in their homes and offices.
The Kano South legislator...
Reps reject CFR honour proposed for Speaker Abbas
The House of Representatives has rejected the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour announced by President Bola Tinubu in his Independence Day anniversary...
Senate confirms Justice Kekere-Ekun as CJN
The Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Lawmakers confirmed her on Wednesday after an interview.
Kekere-Ekun was sworn in...
Senate frowns at petition against Opeyemi Bamidele
The Senate has frowned at a petition against the Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele by the convener of Public Procurement Transparency Group, David Udoh.
Udoh had...
N29m too small for senators – Elisha Abbo
Senator Elisha Abbo, who formerly represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, has confirmed that senators presently earn N29 million, noting it is not enough for...
Akpabio meets Ifeanyi Ubah’s widow, says he thought Anambra lawmaker would...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday expressed sadness over the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, stating that he thought the lawmaker would be around...
Ifeanyi Ubah’s death leaves void in National Assembly — Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has joined Nigerians in mourning the chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
Ubah died on Saturday...
Akpabio apologises to Natasha Akpoti for ‘nightclub’ comment
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has apologised to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) over what many have referred to as sexist remarks.
During plenary last...
Senate sacks Ndume as chief whip
The Senate has removed Senator Ali Ndume as the chief whip following his latest remarks against President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
His replacement followed a directive...
Body of ex-Senate President Joseph Wayas arrives Nigeria from London after...
The body of the former Senate President Joseph Wayas has arrived in Nigeria three years after his death.
Wayas died aged 80 in a London...