Senate draws battle line with Osinbajo over Magu
Senators won’t honour confirmation requests Sagay, Ngige, others kick As a society, we can’t pass laws and say these laws should not be obeyed. It is very…
Controversial South East commission bill passes second reading at Senate
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The South-East Development Commission Establishment Bill, which caused chaos in the House of Representatives last Thursday, passed the second reading at the Senate on…
BREAKING: Senate confirms 82-year-old, two others as ambassadors
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Senate has confirmed the nomination of 82-year-old retired Justice Sylvanus Nsofor (Imo), whose appointment was rejected by the lawmakers and renominated by President…
Senate plans to invite CBN, banks over high interest rates
Success Nwogu and Leke Baiyewu Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Senate is concerned about the high interest rates on loans, stating that lawmakers will this…
Fuel hike: Nigerians flay Senate’s recommendation
Some Nigerians in Abuja on Friday flayed the Senate recommendation for a N5 fuel levy on every litre of petroleum or diesel imported into the country. The…
Senate wants tolls back on federal roads
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Senate is proposing the return of tolls on federal roads and the setting aside of 0.5 per cent of transport fares paid by…
Senate passes anti-corruption bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the bill on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between Nigeria and other foreign countries in the fight against corruption and other cross…