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CCT trial: Call for Saraki’s resignation baseless, says Senate
The Senate on Monday dismissed as baseless, the call for the resignation of its President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, by some senators.
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Senate begins investigation into fresh plot to extradite Kashamu
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition has begun investigation into fresh allegations of moves by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...
Senate condemns resurgence of pipeline vandalism in Niger Delta
The Senate on Thursday condemned the resurgence of pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee, Petroleum Upstream, Senator Tayo...
2016 Budget: Senate adopts Buhari’s letter
The Senate, on Tuesday, adopted the content of the communication from President Muhammadu Buhari over the amendment of 2016 Budget proposal.
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Naira: Senate summons Emefiele; LCCI angry with CBN boss
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is on the spot.
This is because senators are angry over the 'bad shape' of...
Orji Kalu: Abia North’s best choice for Senate
Izuoma Ibe
Making an introduction of Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, a former governor of Abia State as well as an international business giant, is like...
Subsidy: We will not aggravate sufferings of Nigerians, assures Senate
The Senate on Thursday said it would not take any decision on oil subsidy that would aggravate the suffering of Nigerians.
Senate spokesperson, Senator ...
Senate constitutes 38-member committee on Constitution amendment
The Senate on Tuesday set up a 38-member committee to commence a fresh process for the amendment of the 1999 Constitution Amendment.
Announcing...
Senate constitutes ad-hoc committee to investigate Shi’ite, military crisis
The Senate on Wednesday constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the clash between members of the Shi’ite sect and Nigerian Army...
Anti-Social Media Bill: Senate on its own, says Buhari; restates commitment to free speech
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the protection of free speech in keeping with democratic tradition.
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