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…
Senate invasion: Lawmaker wants Nigeria’s security rejigged
April 19, 2018 A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Austin Chukwukere (APC-Imo), has called for a strengthened security apparatus in the country following the invasion of the Senate…
Ministry of Water Resources Official urges Nigerians to protect dams
April 19, 2018 Mr Lawal Muhammad, the Acting Director of Dams and Reservoir Operations, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, has called on Nigerians to take ownership of dams in their…
Senate Invasion: Group wants IGP to investigate security agencies’ roles
April 19, 2018 The Southern Nigeria Peoples Mandate (SNPM), an Enugu-based political pressure group, has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to investigate the role of security agents in Wednesday’s…
Update:Police arrest Omo-Agege; DSS, IGP get order to find seized mace
April 18, 2018 The Senate on Wednesday said the forceful removal of the Mace, its symbol of authority for the legislative responsibility, by suspected hoodlums, was a treasonable act. The…
Senate summons Emefiele, Adeosun, Dan-Ali over $462m helicopter
April 17, 2018 The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, for explanation on alleged withdrawal of 462 million dollars for purchase…
Senator Bukola Saraki restates support for LG autonomy
April 14, 2018 President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has reiterated his support for local government autonomy in the country. Saraki, according to a statement by his…
Nike Akande urges Nigerians to be patient over economy
April 13, 2018 A former Minister of Industry, Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande, has urged Nigerians to be patient and expect more improvement in the nation’s economy. She made the plea…
EEDC wants FG to settle N4.4 billion debts by its MDAs
April 10, 2018 The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has appealed to the Federal Government to settle the N4.4 billion debts owed it by the federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies…
Buhari mourns Bukar, commiserates with govt., people of Katsina state
April 4, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Katsina State and the National Assembly on the passing away of Senator Mustapha Bukar. In a…