By Naomi Sharang The Senate has taken steps to address the devastating fire outbreak at the Head Bridge Building Materials Market in Onitsha, Anambra. This followed the adoption of a motion of “Urgent National Importance” sponsored by Sen. Tony Nwoye (ADC-Anambra) during Wednesday’s plenary. Presenting the motion,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has approved 516,333,700 dollar syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts during plenary on Wednesday The approval followed a letter fromContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Wednesday ordered an investigation into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmakers also directed immediate provision of relief materials for displaced residents following violent assaults on communities, including Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, by gunmen reportedly ridingContinue Reading
Confirmation By Kingsley Okoye Senate has confirmed the nominations of Mr Lamido Yuguda for appointment as Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Peggy Onuwu as Independent Director on the board of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Their confirmation followed the presentation of a report of the Committee onContinue Reading
Senate approves increase of Basic Health Care Fund to 2% Fund By Naomi Sharang The Senate has approved the increased funding for Nigeria’s Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), raising it to two per cent of consolidated revenue. This step is aimed atContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has called for urgent federal intervention to address the worsening ecological degradation across Esan Land in Edo Central Senatorial District. It warned that unchecked erosion and environmental damage could trigger widespread displacement and economic hardship. The resolution of the senate is sequel to a motionContinue Reading
Abduction By Naomi Sharang The Senate has urged the Chief of Naval Staff and other relevant security agencies to secure the release of 15 abducted passengers including students on Calabar–Oron waterways by suspected sea pirates. The upper chamber condemned the attack, describing the incident as a grave threat to nationalContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate, through its Committee on Public Accounts, has given the management of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) up till April 29 to appear before it to account for the N210 trillion flagged in audit reports from 2017 to 2023. The committee directedContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge and two other landmark projects in Lagos State. The three are among key projects to be inaugurated by the President during his two-day visit to Lagos. Tinubu, represented by the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio,Continue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mr Mohammed Ndarani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) says his interest in the race for the Niger South Senatorial seat is for a people-centred agenda anchored on economic growth, social welfare, and infrastructural development. Ndarani disclosed this during the formal declaration of his intention toContinue Reading
