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Oronsaye Report: Senate asks FG to suspend wind down of National Film Board

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The Senate has asked the federal government to halt the winding down of the National Film and Video Census Board (NFVCB), citing a breach of the law. This resolution was reached following a debate on the motion ” Urgent Need to Halt Violation of the NFVCB”, sponsored by Ogoshi Onawo (PDP-Nasarawa) during plenary on Tuesday….

Senate passes North-central Development Commission bill
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Senate passes North-central Development Commission bill

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On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill establishing the North-central Development Commission (NCDC). The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who presided over the plenary, announced the establishment after most lawmakers supported it through a voice vote. The clauses of the bill were considered and approved by the Committee of the Whole. After considering a report…

Senate constitutes committee to probe importation of adulterated fuel by NNPC
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Senate constitutes committee to probe importation of adulterated fuel by NNPC

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The Senate on Wednesday constituted a 15-member committee to unravel the circumstances surrounding the persistent importation of hazardous petroleum products by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the composition of the committee during the plenary. He said the committee will be chaired by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele….

Senate urges FG to accommodate North-east in legacy road projects
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Senate urges FG to accommodate North-east in legacy road projects

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The Senate on Wednesday called on the federal government to include states in the North-eastern region of the country in the Renewed Hope Legacy Road Infrastructure Projects of President Bola Tinubu. The call was a sequel to a motion sponsored by Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central) during the plenary. The legacy road projects of the…

TRENDING: Akpabio talks down on senator over quarrel with Wike
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TRENDING: Akpabio talks down on senator over quarrel with Wike

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The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has talked down on Ireti Kingibe, a fellow senator, over the quarrel between her and Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT. Mrs Ireti represents FCT District under the platform of the Labour Party. Mr Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, is a member of the Peoples…

Senate goes on recess, to resume July 2
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Senate goes on recess, to resume July 2

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The Senate has adjourned its plenary session and went on recess and will resume on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the recess while presiding over Tuesday’s plenary session on the floor of the Red Chamber. According to Akpabio, the recess was to enable the lawmakers to participate in the activities marking…

Senate passes NDDC budget with borrowing plan of N1trn
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Senate passes NDDC budget with borrowing plan of N1trn

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The Senate has passed the N1.9 trillion budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the 2024 fiscal year. The upper chamber passed it after considering a report submitted by its Committee on NDDC, presented by Asuquo Ekpeyong, its chairman. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced approval of the budget after majority of the…

Senate passes N98.5bn supplementary budget for FCT
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Senate passes N98.5bn supplementary budget for FCT

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The Senate has passed the N98.5 billion supplementary budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for the 2024 fiscal year. The budget was considered and approved by the Committee of the Whole. Thereafter, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage of the supplementary budget after majority of the senators supported it through a…

Tinubu sacks Arase as chair of Police Service Commission, names replacement
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Tinubu sacks Arase as chair of Police Service Commission, names replacement

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President Bola Tinubu has sacked Solomon Arase as the chairperson of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The president replaced him with Hashimu Argungu, a retired deputy inspector general of police, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday. The president also approved the appointment of…

Tinubu appoints new heads of Police Service Commission, NPTF
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Tinubu appoints new heads of Police Service Commission, NPTF

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The president has also approved the appointment of Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Other members of…