Buhari sends Executive Bill on extension of teachers’ retirement age to NASS
June 2, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted an Executive Bill to the Senate, seeking extension of retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan…
Seize the opportunity provided by the national public hearing beginning June 3 – Lawan urges NigeriansÂ
June 1, 2021 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, says a national public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution will hold from Thursday, June 3 to Friday, June…
Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Gen Yahaya as new COAS
June 1, 2021 President Muhammadu has written the Senate seeking its confirmation of Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Buhari’s request is contained in a letter to…
Buhari seeks senate approval for $6.183 bn external loan
May 18, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the approval of the Senate for an external loan of 6.183 billion dollars, to fund the deficit of N5.602triillon in 2021 Appropriation…
Insecurity: We must go back to ensure an autonomous, functional LG system – Lawan
May 13, 2021 Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Thursday said security challenges in the country can be attributed to the absence of a functional local government system. According to him,…
Insecurity: Service Chiefs to brief Senate on Thursday
May 4, 2021 The Service Chiefs will on Thursday brief the Senate on the security situation of the country. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, made the announcement at the…
Buhari Decorates New Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has decorated the new Service Chiefs at an event held in the Council Chamber at the State House. The new Service Chiefs decorated are, Major General Lucky…
Senate Confirms Appointment Of Service Chiefs
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the newly appointed Service Chiefs. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, gave the committee on defence, led by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, two weeks to…
Bill to prohibit casualisation of workers passes 2nd reading in senate
A bill for the prohibition of casualisation in all forms of employment in the private and public sectors in the country has passed second reading in the senate. This was…
Bill to curtail proliferation of illegal arms into Nigeria passes 2nd reading
A Bill to curtail the proliferation of illegal arms in the country has passed second reading in the Senate. This followed the presentation of the lead debate on the general…