Senate Denies Suspending Tax Reform Bills
The Nigeria Senate is insisting on going ahead with the proposed Tax Reform Bill Legislative processes, debunking claims of its suspension. At yesterday’s plenary, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reaffirmed the red chamber’s independence and commitment towards safeguarding the interests of Nigerians as it deliberates further on the contentious tax reform bills. Senate also reshuffled the […]
Senate raises alarm over substandard petroleum products
Senate today raised an alarm over the alleged influx of substandard Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil or diesel into the country’s market. In a matter of urgent national importance, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong observed that on June 16, a report revealed that 12 diesel cargoes conveying 660 kilotons of the […]
Organized Labour insist on Planned Nationwide Strike
The leadership of the National Assembly and representatives of the Federal Government on Sunday evening, met with the leadership of the organised labour to avert the planned nationwide strike scheduled for today Monday, June 3. At the meeting, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who said the demands of labour are justifiable, however, appealed to Organised Labour […]
Senate Wants Perpetrators Prosecuted, Condemns killing of Soldiers in Delta
The Senate has called on the federal government to apprehend the perpetrators of the horrific killing and bring them to book. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) had begun mourning the 17 military personnel who were murdered, by also flying at half mast, flags in all military locations in the country. The Upper Legislative Chamber […]
Senate passes Fresh Students Loan Bill for Second Reading
The Senate has passed for second reading the Students Loans Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024. This followed a correspondence by President Bola Tinubu, who wrote to the Senate seeking the repeal of the existing law, and has submitted a fresh bill to be passed into law. This request comes a […]
Abdul Ningi resigns as Northern Senators Forum Chairman
Senator Abdul Ningi, who was suspended for three months for alleging that the 2024 budget was padded to the tune of N3 trillion has resigned as Chairman, Northern Senators Forum (NSF). Ningi, in a letter addressed to the Secretary of NSF on Tuesday in Abuja said this is necessitated by the unfolding events in the […]
Senate approves President’s request to sack FCCPC Executive chairman
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to sack the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Executive Vice-Chairman, Babatunde Irukera. According to a letter read at plenary on Wednesday by President of the Senate, GodsWill Akpabio, the President said Irukera was removed due to his inability to effectively perform the duties of […]
Godwin Emefiele demands N1b damages from Senate President for defamation
Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded N1bn damages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation. This came after the Senate president claimed that the federal government did not know the crime to charge Emefiele with considering his numerous misconduct during his tenure as CBN governor. Emefiele claims […]
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed any form of internal crisis in the legislature
The Senate President made this known while fielding questions from newsmen followingthe staged walk out session by Senate leader, Senator Ali Ndume, on Tuesday after hewas ruled out of order by the Senate President.Akpabio explained that any arising disagreements are swiftly handled in closed sessions,ensuring unity and solidarity are maintained for overall interest of the […]
