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The Senate on Thursday summoned the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc over the company’s refusal to honour invitations to provide details on the Odukpani-Itu Highway project. The Odukpani-Itu Highway is…

...Invites FCT minister The recent demolitions of buildings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have attracted the attention of the Senate. The upper legislative house on Thursday sought an investigation into the…

President Bola Tinubu's controversial Tax Reform Bills we're on Thursday passed for second reading by the Senate after a closed-door session. The bills, which comprise 43 clauses and six parts,…

Anger and a shouting match over the controversial Tax Reform Bill marred Wednesday’s Senate plenary. The proposed tax laws came up for debate despite not being listed as an item for the day’s business. Deputy…

The Senate, on Wednesday, screened the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, behind closed doors. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, before the screening,…

President Bola Tinubu has sought the Senate's confirmation of the nomination of the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for appointment as the substantive COAS. The Senate President, Godswill…

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ms Omolola Oloworaran, as the new Director General of the National Pension Commission, PENCOM. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the…

President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of Senate for implementation of 2.2 billon dollars new external borrowing plan. Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill…

The Nigerian Senate has vowed to take drastic action against any head of federal government agencies found guilty of financial irregularities, pledging to investigate and sanction those violating regulations. …

Chibuzo Ihegboro The Senate has raised questions over $1.5 billion approved in 2021 for the turn-around maintenance of the Port Harcourt Refinery with little or no result. Hence, the upper chamber…