Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has given his endorsement to Godswill Akpabio, the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, for the position of Senate President. Wike declared his support during a visit by Akpabio and a group of senators-elect … Continue reading Nyesom Wike endorses Godswill Akpabio for senate president, citing past support and the need for progress
Senator Osita Izunaso insists on his aspiration to lead the Senate of the 10th National Assembly, despite the consensus meeting that declared Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate for Senate President. Izunaso, a former chairman of the … Continue reading Senator Osita Izunaso asserts aspiration for senate president, calls for new zoning arrangement
In a letter addressed to the National Assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari has requested approval for a new loan of $800 million from the World Bank. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read the President’s request to lawmakers during a session in the … Continue reading Buhari requests approval for $800m subsidy palliative loan
Several aspirants for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly are organizing themselves against the candidates adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move was made after the APC announced consensus candidates … Continue reading Five aspirants unite against Abbas amid disagreement over APC zoning plan
The Senate has instructed its Committee on Interior to investigate the reasons behind the delays in the issuance and renewal of international passports by the Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS). The legislative chamber also directed the committee to investigate the award … Continue reading Senate probes NIS over delay in issuance and renewal of international passports
Senate has accused the Budget Office of the Federation of approving N19 billion to four ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without proper authorization from the Minister of Finance, as revealed by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, led by Senator … Continue reading Senate demands refund as Budget Office pays N19bn to MDAs without approval
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