Tag: SENATE
Senate honours Ifeanyi Ubah in valedictory session
The Senate dedicated its plenary session on Tuesday to honour the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah who represented Anambra South in the National Assembly.
A casket...
Bianca Ojukwu thanks God for successful Senate screening
Ministerial nominee Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has said she is thankful to God for her Senate confirmation as Nigeria’s minister of state for foreign affairs.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu, a...
Senate postpones screening of Bianca Ojukwu, others
The Senate on Tuesday announced the postponement of the screening of seven ministerial nominees.
The ministerial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu...
Senate to investigate NDLEA’s drug trafficking allegations against Senator Oyelola Ashiru
The Senate has formed an ad hoc committee to probe allegations of drug trafficking made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against...
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...