Put end to scandals in NSIPA – Akpabio tells new CEO …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Dr Gbadamosi Lawal to put an end to the ceaseless scandals that has bedevilled the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) in the past. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Senate has confirmed Dr … Read more
Senate stands with Supreme Court on local government autonomy, says Akpabio …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says the Senate is fully in support of the Supreme Court judgement on granting of financial autonomy to the 774 Local Governments in Nigeria. Akpabio said this, shortly after senate resumed from … Read more
Senate in emergency closed session over LG financial autonomy motion …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On Wednesday, the Senate held an emergency closed-door session regarding a motion to implement financial autonomy for the 774 Local Government Councils, following the Supreme Court’s ruling. The emergency session was prompted by the presentation of a motion sponsored by Sen. … Read more
FLOOD! Senate wants River Niger dredged immediately …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The senate has asked the Federal Government to direct the Immediate dredging of Rivers Niger and Benue, as part of preventive methods against flooding and facilitate its inclusion into the 2025 budget. The Upper legislative chamber adopted the resolution following a motion moved by … Read more
South South Devt Commission Bill scales through second reading …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The South South Development Commission Bill on Thursday scaled through second reading in the Senate. Also, the Senate has began the process to amend the Northwest and Southeast Development Commission Acts, specifically addressing the allocation of Managing Director and Chairmanship positions. … Read more
Lawmakers express fear as Senate rejects private investigators bill …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A bill seeking to regulate and provide legal backing for private investigators in the country on Wednesday at plenary failed to pass second reading at the Senate. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to prescribe standard and conditions … Read more
Senators list LG autonomy, state police, others …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Senate Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review began a two-day retreat in Kano on Friday, lists LG autonomy, state police as key areas of focus. The lawmakers also announced plans to produce a draft bill by December 2025. Key discussions at the event, jointly … Read more
Senate confirms Justice Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Senate on Wednesday at plenary confirmed the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun,as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed her successful screening at the Committee of the Whole. Justice Kekere-Ekun Leader of Senate,Sen.Bamidele Opeyemi (APC-Ekiti)said the conduct of the screening … Read more
Akpabio wants rapid action on Economic, Security Challenges as …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for immediate and rapid action to tackle Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions and rising insecurity. The resumption is coming at a critical moment as Nigerians continue to grapple with the effects of economic reforms and … Read more
Despite public outcry, Senate suspends investigative hearing on oil sector sabotage …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Advertisement Despite public anger over the increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol and the scarcity of the product at retail outlets, the Senate has suspended its investigative hearing expected to hold on Tuesday. Senate … Read more