Worried by the prevalence of cancer, kidney failure and other diseases linked to contaminated and toxic fruits consumption, the Nigerian Senate, has through an adopted motion, urged the National Food and Drug Administration, NAFDAC to investigate the “unwholesome ripening of… Senate urges NAFDAC to investigate toxic, contaminated fruits …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Senate says no raw material of Nigerian origin shall be exported without undergoing a minimum of 30% local value addition, whether through processing, refining, packaging, or industrial transformation. Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja… Economy: Our exported raw materials must undergo 30% local value addition – Nigerian Senate …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of masterminding a coordinated smear campaign aimed at discrediting her and silencing her s3xual harassment… Akpabio: Senator Natasha petitions IG over s3xual harassment …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday vowed to introduce stiffer penalties for perpetrators of oil theft and terrorism activities in Nigeria. Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, stated that the National Assembly cannot fold its hands watching economic sabotage and non-state… Stiffer penalties await oil theft, terrorism perpetrators – Senate …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigerian Senate passed has the National Eye Centre, Ochadamu, Kogi State bill. The bill to establish the National Eye Centre, Ochadamu, was sponsored by Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho representing Kogi East Senatorial District for the Federal Government to take over assets and… Senate passes National Eye Centre, Ochadamu, Kogi State bill …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Senate on Wednesday, promised to expose violators of federal character system of recruiting into Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Sen. Allwell Onyesoh (PDP- Rivers) said this at an investigative hearing on Violation of the Federal Character System on recruitment across the… Recruitment: Senate to tackle MDAs not complying with federal character …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
A former member of the House of Representatives, Professor Haruna Yerima, has condemned the National Security Summit proposed by the National Assembly, calling it a misuse of public resources and time. Yerima’s remarks come just two days after the federal government, through Defence… Ex-Lawmaker criticizes planned security summit, calls it wasteful …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The confirmation followed the presentation of the report of Committee on INEC at plenary, on Wednesday. The report was presented by Chairman of… Senate confirms five INEC RECs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Their confirmation followed the presentation of the report of Committee on INEC at plenary on Wednesday. Advertisement The report was presented by… Senate confirms 5 INEC RECs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s 2025 Appropriation Bill The request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Wednesday. “Pursuant to… Tinubu asks Senate to approve N1.7trn 2025 FCT budget …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>