UTME: National Assembly backs 18 years university admission age
The National Assembly has said it would come up with a robust legislation to support 18 years old as entry limit for admission into tertiary […]
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Senate supports minimum entry age into tertiary institutions
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Members of Nigeria Senate on Tuesday put its weight behind the Federal Government move to pegg the minimum entry […]
We won’t allow anyone to undermine our security; killers of soldiers in Delta will face justice – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the perpetrators of the killing of soldiers in Delta State will face certain justice, warning that his administration will […]
Senate investigates killing of 16 Nigerian Army personnel in Delta
The Senate has mandated its committees on Army, Defence, Air Force and Navy to investigate the March 14 killing of 16 Nigerian Army personnel […]
N1.15trn FCT budget to transform Abuja, rural areas – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the N1.15 trillion 2024 proposed FCT Statutory Budget was designed to […]
Senator calls for thorough investigation over killing of 16 soldiers in Delta
The Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged murder of 16 soldiers in Okuama […]
World Kidney Day: Senate wants comprehensive coverage for chronic kidney disease patients in NHIS
Senate has urged its Committees on Health to lobby for expansion of comprehensive coverage on treatment of chronic disease patients in the National Health […]
Wike says most kidnappings in FCT are stage-managed
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that most incidents of kidnapping in the nation’s capital were stage-managed by […]
Alleged budget padding: Bauchi Governor Mohammed backs Senator Ningi
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed his support for the suspended Senator, Bauchi Central District, Abdul Ningi, over […]
Tinubu seeks confirmation of Onwudiwe as CBN Board Member
President Bola Tinubu has sought Senate’s confirmation for appointment of Dr Ruby Onwudiwe, as member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank […]
Senate explains alleged N3trn 2024 budget padding
Senate on Tuesday explained that the N3trillion alleged to be padded in 2024 budget was actually statutory transfers to first line charge agencies of […]
Alleged 2024 Budget padding: Senate suspends Sen. Ningi for 3 months
The Senate has suspended Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) for three months from all activities of the Senate over 2024 Budget padding allegation. The upper […]
Ajaokuta probe: Urhobo group backs Senator Natasha, berates Kogi traditional rulers
A group under the Urhobo Progressive and Development Union (UPDU) of South-South Nigeria has described a move by some traditional rulers in Kogi State […]
Insecurity: National Assembly leadership to meet Tinubu
The Senate on Wednesday said the leadership of the National Assembly will meet President Bola Tinubu over resolutions and recommendations toward curbing killings and […]
Power outage delays plenary at Senate
A prolonged power outage at the National Assembly on Tuesday delayed the commencement of plenary at the Senate Chambers as the lawmakers waited for […]
Senator calls for investigation into Okpai Power Plant step-down delay
The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), has stressed the need to investigate the unexplained delay in electricity step-down of Okpai […]
Senate urges PSC to recruit 10 candidates each from 774 LGAs
The Senate has urged the Police Service Commission(PSC) to recruit a minimum of 10 candidates from each of the 774 Local Government Areas(LGAs) of […]
Senate confirms 4 nominees as CBN Board of Directors
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of four persons, Mr Robert Agbede, Mr Ado Wanka, Prof. Murtala Sagagi and Mrs Muslimat Olanike, as members […]
Alleged corruption: Senator Natasha seeks probe of Ajaokuta Steel, NIOMCO
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, moved a motion to investigate alleged corruption and inefficiency […]
Senate rejects bill to extend years of service for National Assembly workers to 65
The Senate has rejected the controversial bill seeking to extend the service year for employees of National Assembly by additional five years. The bill, […]