The trial of Bukola Saraki, president of the Senate, which started with a lot of drama has ended with as much drama. The prosecuting judge ruled earlier today that the man has been discharged and acquitted of all the charges against him. According to the judge, the prosecution was unable to prove that the former…
Senate Directs CBN to Recover Illegal N30 billion Import Waivers
The Senate has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to ensure urgent recovery of the N30 billion waivers illegally granted to some importers. Bukola Saraki, senate president, gave the directive on Wednesday while receiving Godwin Emefiele, CBN governor, and other members of the management team of the apex bank who came to brief the…
Senate Winds Up, Passes Record Number of Bills
The 7th Senate has passed the anti-rape bill alongside 45 other bills,on Wednesday, the eve of its lifespan. The Sexual Offences Bill, which has been pending in the upper legislative chambers since 2013, will be transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. Senator Ita Enang, Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, who introduced the…
Buhari Seeks Senate Approval To Appoint 15 Advisers
President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the Senate seeking approval to appoint fifteen advisers. The letter was read in the Senate on Tuesday by the Senate president, David Mark. The letter is President Buhari’s first correspondence to the National Assembly since assuming office on Friday. The appointments would be the second for the…
Senate Passes Criminal Justice Bill
The Senate on Tuesday, passed the Criminal Justice Bill that would ensure speedy dispensation of justice in the country. According to Umaru Dahiru Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, the Bill would promote efficient management of criminal justice institutions when signed into law by the president. He said the bill will…
Senate Approves Extra $200m Loan Request For Jonathan
The Senate has granted President Goodluck Jonathan’s request for an additional $200m Diaspora Bond from the international market on Tuesday. On February 4, 2015, Jonathan sought the approval of the Senate to increase the initial $100m that had been earlier approved in the 2012-2014 Borrowing Plan. This request was made known to Senator David…
Senate Stands Down Obanikoro Once Again
For the second time in one week, the Senate on Wednesday refused to deliberate on the ministerial nomination of Musiliu Obanikoro, former minister of State of Defence. The Senate cleared four ministerial nominees and shifted debates on another three, including Obanikoro to next week. The deferment was the second in one week for Obanikoro who…
2015 Polls: Jega to Appear Before Senate
Attahiru Jega, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is to appear before the Senate today in order to brief Senators on the Commission’s readiness for the forthcoming March 28 and April 11 elections. Victor Ndoma-Egba, Senate Leader, moved a motion to summon Jega during the plenary session on Tuesday, the senators first meeting…
Senate to Reduce FG’s Control over Labour
The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on Wednesday, moved for the enactment of a law that would establish three major institutions, aimed at whittling down the involvement of the Federal government in labour related issues. The bill, which went through the second reading on Tuesday is titled, “A bill for an Act to establish…
Mid Term Elections: Republicans win control of the US Senate
The Republicans have won control of the Senate in the US mid-term elections, increasing their power in the final two years of Barack Obama’s presidency. The party won in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia. And it is expected to post more gains as votes are counted in other states.…
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