Senate steps down 2019 Budget passage until April 30
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…
NASS Leadership: My Focus is to Assist The President Develop, Refine, Implement Progressive Agenda -Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, says his focus is to assist President Muhammadu Buhari develop, refine and implement a progressive agenda to…
The Saraki, Sani Commend Assent of N30,000 Minimum Wage into Law
In a tweet on Thursday, Senator Saraki said the development is a good step in the right direction for the nation’s workforce. He described workers as the lifeblood of the…
Protection of Domestic Staff, Employers Bill Scales 2nd Reading in Senate
The Bill for Act to provide for documentation and protect domestic workers and employers scaled second reading in the Senate on Wednesday. This followed presentation of the lead debate by…
Court Gives Saraki, Dogara, 52 Others 5 Days to Respond to Suit Seeking Them to Vacate Their Seats.
The Federal High Court Abuja on Friday, gave Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and 52 other lawmakers until April 17 to file their responses to…
Senate Confirms Appointment of 3 Career Ambassadors
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of three career ambassadors-designate. They are: Mr Christopher Chejina (Delta), Mr Bukar Kolo (Yobe) and Mr M. Mabdul (Benue). Senate confirmation of the…
2019 Budget: Senate Proposes N10bn Intervention Funds For Victims of Banditry in Zamfara
The Senate has called for a 10-year Presidential Initiative on displaced persons, victims of banditry in Zamfara and also proposed a N10 billion intervention fund as part of the 2019…
Senate Resolves to Override President Buhari’s Veto on Constitution Alterations, Income Tax Relief Bills
The Senate on Wednesday resolved to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Constitution, 1999 (Fourth Alteration No. 28) Bill, 2018 and the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Amendment Bill,…
NPTF Bill Will Create Big Strides Towards Providing, Improving Security, Policing in Our Country- Saraki
The Senate President Bukola saraki has said that the Senate’s passage of the Police Trust Fund Bill will help improve the security architecture of the country. Reacting to the passage…
Court Orders Saraki, Melaye, Ben Bruce to Honour Police Invitation, Says Invitation Still Valid
The Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Sen. Dino Melaye and Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce to honour the Police invitation of Oct. 5, 2018 in connection with…