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Senate Vows To Expose Economic Saboteurs In Petroleum Sector

Senate Vows To Expose Economic Saboteurs In Petroleum Sector

Nigerian Senate on Thursday vowed to expose saboteurs in the petroleum sector and those responsible for the importation of toxic fuel into the country. The Senate ad-hoc committee constituted to investigate the alleged economic sabotage…

Senate Raises Alarm Over Substandard Petrol, Diesel In Nigeria

Senate Raises Alarm Over Substandard Petrol, Diesel In Nigeria

The upper chamber of the 10th National Assembly has expressed concern about the growing presence of low-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel fuel in Nigeria’s market. Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong who spoke on the development…

Ndume Asks IGP To Withdraw Orderlies Of Senators, Reps

Ndume Asks IGP To Withdraw Orderlies Of Senators, Reps

Sen. Ali Ndume, Senate Chief Whip has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to withdraw orderlies attached to lawmakers in the National Assembly and those attached to politicians in the country. Ndume who made…

Senators Trade Words Over N29trn Ways And Means Funds

Senators Trade Words Over N29trn Ways And Means Funds

The upper Chamber of the National Assembly was on Tuesday in a rowdy session as Senators traded words over the N29 trillion Ways and Means funds by the immediate past administration led by former President…

National Assembly Members Gets Palliative For Festive Season

National Assembly Members Gets Palliative For Festive Season

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the distribution of food items to members of the 10th National Assembly for their constituents. President Tinubu, according to the reports made available to New Telegraph, ordered the Minister…

JUST-IN: Senate Confirms Olaopa As FCSC Chair

JUST-IN: Senate Confirms Olaopa As FCSC Chair

The Senate on Tuesday, November 28, confirmed the nomination of Professor Tunji Olaopa as the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of the screening report…

Senate Approves Agbasi As FERMA MD, 9 Others As Members

Senate Approves Agbasi As FERMA MD, 9 Others As Members

The Upper Chamber of the 10th National Assembly-led by Senator Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Chukwuemeka Agbasi as the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA). Agbasi’s confirmation followed the adoption…

Senate Confirms Aliyu’s Appointment As New ICPC Chairman

Senate Confirms Aliyu’s Appointment As New ICPC Chairman

The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Musa Aliyu as the new substantive Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practises and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The Senate confirmed his appointment…

I’m A Hero Of Democracy – Elisha Abbo

I’m A Hero Of Democracy – Elisha Abbo

Elisha Abbo, the sacked senator from Adamawa North Senatorial District has described himself as “a hero and martyr of democracy.” Abbo made this statement during a press conference held on Monday hours after the Court…

Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval Of New Ministerial Nominees

Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval Of New Ministerial Nominees

Following the appointment of three additional ministerial nominees, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Senate confirm the new list. President Tinubu made the request on Tuesday in a letter written to the Senate President,…