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29 Feb
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and the Commissioner of Police in charge of the territory, Benneth Igweh, over issues bordering on insecurity.
29 Feb
Senate, yesterday, approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the removal of Babatunde Erukera as the Chief Executive/Vice-Chairman of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
28 Feb
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu's request for the removal of Babatunde Irukera as Chief Executive/Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). President Bola Tinubu had on Monday, 9th of January 2023 sacked both the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Alex Okoh, and the Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive…
23 Feb
Controversial Service Extension Bill introduced in the National Assembly through the House of Representatives has failed to receive the endorsement of senators as it was stepped down at plenary, yesterday.
21 Feb
The Senate has resolved to investigate the N30 trillion Ways and Means approved for the Federal Government last year.
20 Feb
The Senate Committee on Finance has flayed the N17 trillion loss by the country to tax waivers within the last five years.
20 Feb
Foundation for Rights Enforcement, Enlightenment and Defence has cautioned the Senate against extending the retirement age for the Clerk and other staffers of the National Assembly from 60 to 65 years. 
15 Feb
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, as Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
8 Feb
Chairman, Senate Committee on National Identity and Population, Abdul Ningi, has assured that the 2024 national census would be held as scheduled.
6 Feb
Nigerian intelligence services have denied reports alleging a Northern Senator's involvement in terrorism and banditry, while uncovering a plot to sow discord between Senators and the public. According to top officers who spoke anonymously in a report published by PRNigeria, investigations revealed the newspaper report accusing the Senator to be "a fabrication." They emphasised that…
31 Jan
The Senate, has again, summoned service chiefs to appear before it next week and proffer lasting solutions to the widespread insecurity in the country.  
10 Jan
A sigh of relief may be echoing across Nigerian districts as the saga of the Federal Government's rice palliatives takes a positive turn. After weeks of public scrutiny and conflicting information, distribution is finally set to begin. Some constituents had became agitated since the plan was divulged and they didn't receive any palliative. However, the…

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