The National Assembly on Tuesday, resumed plenary in renovated chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives, after returning from a 40 day recess, which they embarked upon on March 20. The legislature had embarked on the renovation of the Upper and Lower chambers in April 2022, as part of effort to meet international standard. […]
Int. Women’s Day: Senate commends women’s role in nation building
The Senate on Thursday commended the role of women in nation building. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, made this known as part of activities to commemorate International Women’s Day. While praying God to continue to protect women and keep them in good health, Akpabio said women played vital roles in the social, political, […]
Insecurity:Senate summons service chiefs, to meet Tinubu
The Senate at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, summoned all service chiefs to appear before it over rising insecurity in Nigeria. This followed a motion moved by Senate Majority Leader Sen. Bamidele Opeyemi on behalf of the 109 senators after an Executive Session. The senate also resolved to meet with President Bola Tinubu after […]
Akpabio pledges NASS commitment to national security
AThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians of the National Assembly’s commitment to carrying out its constitutional role in the ongoing effort by various stakeholders to tackle insecurity in Nigeria. Akpabio gave the assurance at resumption of plenary after the National Assembly recess on Tuesday. He said the Upper Chamber would not […]
Senate passes N2.17trn Supplementary Appropriation Bill
The Senate has passed the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N2.17trillion. This followed the adoption of the report of Senate Committee on Appropriation at plenary Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee, Sen.Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun), said N18billion is for statutory transfers, N1.33trilion for recurrent non -debt expenditure and N1.125trillion for contribution to development fund for […]
Senate confirms Zaccheus Adedeji as FIRS Chairman
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed appointment of Mr Zaccheus Adedeji as Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS). The confirmation followed adoption of a motion by the Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) in the Committee of the Whole. The nominee while being screened in the Upper Chamber, gave highlights of his career profile. […]
N2.1trn Supplementary Appropriation Bill passes 2nd reading in Senate
The 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill passed second reading on Tuesday in Senate. This followed the request by President Bola Tinubu for approval of the sum of N2.1 trillion supplementary budget to tackle labour wage adjustments, and other urgent economic needs. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, the Leader of the Senate, […]
Ministerial nominee slumps during Senate screening
The Kaduna State ministerial nominee, Abbas Balarabe, on Wednesday slumped while being screened by the Senate. The incident happened shortly after the nominee read a brief background about himself. While he was being attended to, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio was heard saying “give him water, give him sugar.” The Senate subsequently went […]
Why Tinubu appointed new CBN team-Sen. Gumel
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) Sen. Abdullahi Gumel, has said the appointment of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso and four CBN deputy governors was part of efforts to find lasting solution to the Nigeria’s economic challenges. Gumel, who made this known in Abuja […]