Trump wins as US Senate confirms Supreme Court nominee, Democrats kick
Prominent Democrats have condemned the confirmation and swearing in of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Barrett took the constitutional oath of office before President…
Victims of SARS abuses must get justice; their abusers must be prosecuted – Senate
The President of Senate, Ahmed Lawan, says the National Assembly (NASS) would ensure justice for victims of alleged abuses by the personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Lawan announced…
Ministry of Works and Housing’s debt profile about N392bn – Senate
The Senate has said that in spite of the high budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Works and Housing, its current debt profile is about N392 billion. Chairman, Senate Committee…
Northern governors back SARS; Senate backs #EndSARS
Some northern governors said they are opposed to the wholesale disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), arguing that SARS has been doing a good job in the fight against…
Appointment of judges: It’s your responsibility, not the senate: Court tells Buhari
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, told President Muhammadu Buhari that his responsibility in the appointment of 11 judges recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC) cannot be abdicated…
Service Chiefs: Presidency reacts to Senate resolution, says Buhari will do what is in the best interest of the country
The Presidency has noted that the resolution of the Senate calling on the service chiefs to resign, assuring that President Muhammadu Buhari will do what is in the best interest…
Insecurity: Senate asks Service Chiefs to step aside
The Senate has called on Nigeria’s service chiefs to step aside as the country continues to grapple with security challenges. Senators made the call during plenary on Tuesday in reaction…
Akpabio says 60% of NDDC contracts were awarded to senators
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has revealed that 60 percent of the Niger Delta Development Commission’s, NDDC, contracts were awarded to members of the National Assembly…
N40bn probe: Acting NDDC MD, others walks out on lawmakers, accuse committee Chair of graft Â
The acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Company (NDDC) Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei and his team on Thursday, walked out on lawmakers at an investigative hearing put together by…
Sex-for-Grade: Over 26,000 sign petition to House of Reps for passage of Bill
Ike Onyechere, Founding Chairman, Exam Ethics Marshals International, says 26,373 parents, staff, students and other concerned stakeholders have signed a petition to the House of Reps for quick concurrence to…