Ban on Codeine: The Senate calls for full compliance
May 2, 2018 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government on Tuesday banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup preparations….
Historical books, service to humanity – President Buhari
April 28, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari, has described authorship of historical books as an act of rendering service to humanity. President Buhari said this on Saturday in Katsina, during the…
Senator Dino Melaye is in stable condition, says Bukola Saraki
April 25, 2018 The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, says embattled Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) currently receiving treatment at National Hospital, Abuja is in stable condition. Saraki…
Senate President empowers 52 women with N10.4million in Kwara
April 22, 2018 The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on Sunday disbursed N10.4 million to 52 women leaders of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Kwara. Each of the 52…
The Nigerian Senate recovers stolen Mace, symbol of authority
April 19, 2018 The Senate on Thursday announced that it had recovered its Mace which was forcefully taken away on Wednesday by some hoodlums who stormed the chamber while plenary…
President Buhari seeks Senate confirmation of 23 NPC members
April 10, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday requested the Senate to confirm the appointments of 23 members of the National Population Commission (NPC). The request was contained in separate…
Bukola Saraki mourns late Deputy Leader House of Reps
March 30, 2018 President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the passing of Umar Jibrin, the Deputy Leader of the House of Representatives, who died in…
Centre urges President Muhammadu Buhari to sign Disability Bill
March 22, 2018 Centre for Citizens with Disability (CCD), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NG0), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari not to deny or delay assent to the Disability Bill whenever…
Buhari, Saraki, others mourn Senator Wakil
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of Sen. Ali Wakil from Bauchi State as “an incalculable’ loss to Nigeria’s democracy. The Senator slumped to death on Saturday morning in…
Senate begins confirmation of CBN’s MPC nominees
March 14, 2018 The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Banking and Finance to begin the process of confirming four presidential nominees as members of the Monetary Policy Committee…