Dr Bukola Saraki

The Senate has mandated it’s Committee on Youth and Sports to investigate alleged infraction in the appointment of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) Director General, Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim by the Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt.-Gen.…

The Senate on Wednesday stepped down consideration and passage of the 2019 Appropriation Bill until April 30. The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, who made the announcement at plenary, said the postponement was to allow the…

The Senate has passed the Police Reform Bill. This followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Sen. Tijjani Kaura, and clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The bill which seeks to…

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, (Fourth Alteration, No. 28) Bill to mandate the President and governor of a state to lay annual budget 90 days to end of a fiscal year, has passed second reading in the Senate. This followed…

The Bill for Act to provide for documentation and protect domestic workers and employers scales second reading in Senate on Wednesday. This followed presentation of the lead debate by sponsor of the bill, Sen. Magnus Abe at plenary.…

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of three career ambassadors-designate. They are: Mr Christopher Chejina (Delta), Mr Bukar Kolo (Yobe) and Mr M. Mabdul (Benue) respectively. Senate confirmation of the appointments…

The Senate has referred the 30 nominated Chairman and Commissioners of Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to its Committee on National Planning for screening. This followed a motion moved by the Leader of…

The Senate on Tuesday resumed sitting, to adjourn plenary till Wednesday over the death of a member of House of Representatives, Mr. Temitope Olatoye, representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency of Oyo. This was sequel to a Point…

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Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has denied reports that Saraki congratulated APC senator-elect, Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…