South South Devt Commission Bill scales through second reading …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The South South Development Commission Bill on Thursday scaled through second reading in the Senate. Also, the Senate has began the process to amend the Northwest and Southeast Development Commission Acts, specifically addressing the allocation of Managing Director and Chairmanship … Read more
Lawmakers express fear as Senate rejects private investigators bill …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A bill seeking to regulate and provide legal backing for private investigators in the country on Wednesday at plenary failed to pass second reading at the Senate. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to prescribe standard and conditions of licence … Read more
Senators list LG autonomy, state police, others …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Senate Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review began a two-day retreat in Kano on Friday, lists LG autonomy, state police as key areas of focus. The lawmakers also announced plans to produce a draft bill by December 2025. Key discussions at the event, jointly … Read more
Senate confirms Justice Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Senate on Wednesday at plenary confirmed the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun,as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed her successful screening at the Committee of the Whole. Justice Kekere-Ekun Leader of Senate,Sen.Bamidele Opeyemi (APC-Ekiti)said the conduct of the screening … Read more
Akpabio wants rapid action on Economic, Security Challenges as …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for immediate and rapid action to tackle Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions and rising insecurity. The resumption is coming at a critical moment as Nigerians continue to grapple with the effects of economic reforms and … Read more
Despite public outcry, Senate suspends investigative hearing on oil sector sabotage …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Advertisement Despite public anger over the increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol and the scarcity of the product at retail outlets, the Senate has suspended its investigative hearing expected to hold on Tuesday. Senate … Read more
Despite public outcry, Senate suspends investigative hearing on oil sector sabotage …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Despite public anger over the increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol and the scarcity of the product at retail outlets, the Senate has suspended its investigative hearing expected to hold on Tuesday. Senate Leader … Read more
Senate raises questions over $1.5bn expended on Port Harcourt refinery …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Amid pervasive allegations of sabotage in the petroleum industry, the Senate has raised questions over $1.5 billion approved in 2021 for the turn-around maintenance of the Port Harcourt Refinery with little or no result. Consequently, the upper chamber lamented that it … Read more
The Senate oversight, the Dangote Refinery and the presidential directive – By Eseme Eyiboh …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh Advertisement Section 88 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution as amended, empowers the Legislature to conduct investigations into the matters which it has the power to make Laws on, and the conduct of … Read more