By Naomi Sharang The Senate has confirmed Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, following his nomination by President Bola Tinubu. The upper chamber also urged him to take a holistic view of key issues, including the killings of Nigerians in South Africa, and work towardsContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has approved the N68.3trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the presentation and the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Appropriations in the Committee of Supplies during Tuesday’s plenary. The report was presented by the Chairman of theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared three Senate seats vacant following the deaths of members of the 10th Senate. Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, describing the development as a tragic loss to the legislature. “These unfortunate events necessitate midterm elections by the Independent National ElectoralContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday forwarded a letter seeking the approval of the Senate for the appointment of Mr Mainasara Illo as Executive Secretary of Nigerian Anti-Doping Centre (NADC). Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenaryContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday in Abuja, inaugurated the National Assembly Christian Fellowship Chapel, a 750-capacity edifice within the parliamentary complex. Speaking at the ceremony, Mrs Tinubu said the chapel symbolised accountability, reminding legislators that while they make laws, a time will come toContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan saying that the Senate acted within its powers when it suspended her. Akpoti-Uduaghan represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. Delivering judgment in an appeal filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging the judgment of the FederalContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have charged the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to take decisive action against recurring infrastructure failures and the menace of quackery in the engineering profession. They made the call at the investiture of Ali Rabiu as the 35thContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly, service chiefs and diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved the laying of wreaths atContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Supreme Court’s judgment of July 2024 on local government autonomy was widely seen as a significant victory for local government administration and a step towards decentralisation and improved governance at the grassroots level. The landmark judgment did not only grant financialContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a spartan leader who never embezzled public funds. Akpabio stated this at an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in honour of Buhari at the State House, Abuja,Continue Reading
