President of the Senate

The President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan  has  decried the glowing population  of Nigerian children who are currently out of school, which he said stood  at 10 million. Lawan said this on Tuesday, while reading his  welcome  address…

President Muhammadu Buhari has picked the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, as leader of the Federal Government delegation to the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Egypt. Also on the delegation are the Speaker of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Mohammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to publicly declare their assets. The party made the call in a statement issued by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr…

The Elders’ Forum of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara on Thursday paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari over the death of his 110-year-old mother, Hajiya Aishat Gambari. The forum led by…

The House of Representatives Public Account Committee (PAC) has moved its proceedings from the age long manual system to an electronic system. The new electronic platform which enables live streaming of the activities of the committee…

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) authorities say they are yet aware of alleged seal-off of houses believed to belong to President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Acting Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, Mr.…

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians Diaspora Commission. The confirmation followed a report on the screening of the nominee for Senate’s approval…

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Senate to confirm appointment of Mr Godwin Emefiele as Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) Governor for the second and final term of five years. The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, made the…

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…