Tag: SENATE
Senate rejects woman equality bill citing religion and tradition
Nigerian Senators on Tuesday voted against a gender and equal opportunities bill. The bill, which did not pass a second reading, was aimed at...
You can’t maintain decent matrimonial home, Oshiomhole bombs Melaye
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has described Senator Dino Melaye as displaying his hollowness by delving into a matter as private as his marriage...
Lamorde asks police to disregard Senate arrest order
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, requested the Nigeria Police to disregard a Senate order for his arrest.
The...
Former Senate President, David Mark, wins Benue South rerun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as declared David Mark of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Benue South rerun election on...
Stella Oduah, Andy Uba, others challenge sack by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday removed Stella Oduah and Andy Uba of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Senators representing Anambra State.
Oduah represented Anambra...
Reps reject suppression of social media
Signs emerged on Wednesday that the House of Representatives may not tow the path of the Senate over the controversial draft bill to “Prohibit...
Don’t deny Nigerians freedom of expression, GOCOP tells Senate
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has called on the Senate not to deny Nigerians of their universally recognised right to freedom of...
Nigerians condemn Senate over obnoxious social media bill
Nigerians have united against a draft bill being discussed in the Senate which aims to punish anyone who "propagates false information" on electronic media.
Tweeters have...
PDP senators stage walkout as Senate confirms Amaechi minister
The Senate on Thursday confirmed former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, as minister, despite protest by senators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
It...
Buhari sends second batch of ministerial nominees to Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday forwarded a second batch of ministerial nominees to the Senate.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, confirmed the submission via a message...