Despite the one-week ultimatum given to 14 ad-hoc committees by Senate President Bukola Saraki to submit their reports, most of them have failed to do so. Mr Saraki had in...
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Despite defections, APC maintains majority in Senate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) still commands a nine-man margin majority at the Nigerian Senate, checks by PREMIUM TIMES indicate. With 56 Senators still pledging allegiance...
Onnoghen: NBA sets up three-member panel to liaise with lawyers in Buhari’s govt
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has set up a three-member committee to review the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. The NBA made this known in a...
Onnoghen: APC Senate caucus tackles Saraki, opposes dragging Buhari to Supreme Court
The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus of the Nigerian Senate has exonerated its members from a suit seeking clarification on the suspension of Walter Onnoghen, the Chief...
WE DID NOT PLOT TO IMPEACH BUHARI-NASS DENIES
The National Assembly on Wednesday, denied it was plotting to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television, the Chairman, House Committee...
BUHARI IS A WEAK LEADER- SEN. BEN BRUCE
Ben Murray-Bruce, the Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a weak leader. Bruce said the Buhari-led administration failed in...
Mace Theft: National Assembly committee summons Omo-Agege, Ndume for alleged roles
The Senate and House of Representatives joint adhoc committee investigating the April 18 Senate invasion has summoned two senators. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta) and Ali Ndume (APC...
Senate vs IGP: we’re going to challenge ourselves in court. IGP
The police authorities have resolved to drag the senate to the court to challenge the untoward action and resolution against the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim...
Saraki’s Senate is the worst in Nigeria history- Sagay
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption(PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has described the Nigerian Senate under Bukola Saraki’s leadership as the worst in...
Updates-WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED…NPF TELLS SENATE
“The Nigeria Police Force as a law abiding organization will continue to hold the Senate of Federal Republic of Nigeria in high esteem but wishes to impress on the Senate not to...