Tag: senate
The YNaija Tracklist: The DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation | FG not responsible for economic challenges – El-Rufai | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. This is the DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation – YNaija ...
Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says the issue of corruption levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, ...
YNaija Analysis: The arrogance of the SGF is another problem
We brought you news that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has been indicted over the ...
The Explainer: Understanding why SGF Babachir Lawal must go
by Roqeebah Olaoniye The most talked about person in the land today is easily Secretary to the Government of the ...
The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Amina Mohammed confirmed UN deputy Sec-Gen Minister for the Environment, ...
Magu’s appointment will be renewed whether the Senate likes it or not – Sagay
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay, says the appointment of acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu ...
[The Legislative Blog]: Between the Senate and Magu – we demand details of this “damning security report”
After nearly six months of ignoring the presidency’s request to confirm Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the EFCC, the Nigerian ...
BREAKING: Senate adjourns plenary to Jan. 10, swears in Rivers Senators
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday adjourned plenary till January 10, 2017. The motion to adjourn was moved by Senate Leader, ...
BREAKING: Senate rejects nomination of Magu as EFCC chairman
The Senate on Thursday rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ...
“I won’t resign…Senate is talking balderdash” – SGF Lawal
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has said the Senate’s recommendation that he should resign was a ...
The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 2017 budget: Buhari has clearly shown his hatred for education ...
The YNaija Tracklist: Senate screens Magu today | SANs reject FG’s briefs to prosecute accused judges | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. 2017 budget: Buhari has clearly shown his hatred for education – ASUU ...
Senate seeks power to remove non-performing ministers, own foreign accounts
The Senate is currently considering a bill seeking to allow public office holders own foreign bank accounts. The constitution prohibits ...
[The Legislative Blog]: “We will change our habits and change Nigeria” | 7 things we learnt from President Buhari’s speech today
Today was an important one for Nigeria, the presidency and the legislature. The 2017 budget was presented by President Muhammadu ...
The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Buhari presents 2017 budget to the National Assembly President Muhammadu ...
[The Presidential Blog]: 7 things we learnt from the 2017 budget presentation
As promised, the President presented the 2017 budget before the Senate today, Wednesday, the 14th of December. Meanwhile the Minister ...
BREAKING: Senate wants SGF prosecuted over North East contracts fraud
Some senators on Wednesday demanded the prosecution of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Lawal allegedly ...
[The Legislative Blog]: These lawmakers want us to believe they are not corrupt but it’s tough
“There is no money to steal in this government“, said Lanre Tejuosho, Chairman Senate Committee on Health. There’s more than ...
‘Constitutional amendment will compel President, governors to appoint cabinet within 60 days’
The Senate Committee on Conditional Review on the 1999 Constitution has said the amendment if passed into law will compel ...
MTEF will be passed before we consider 2017 budget – Senate
The 2017 appropriation bill will not be considered even after presentation to the National Assembly until the 2017-2019 Medium Term ...
[The Presidential Blog] The Senate finally get on board the December 14 budget presentation
The National Assembly has just approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to present the 2017 budget estimates next Wenesday, the 14th ...
Just In: Senate to screen Magu on December 15
The Senate on Thursday said the confirmation screening for Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ...
BREAKING: Senate screening of EFCC chairman Magu stalled
The Senate on Thursday did not screen acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. Magu ...
Senate to screen Magu for EFCC chairmanship on Thursday
After over a year as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Senate is set ...
Just In: Senate to hold public hearing on PIB on Wednesday
The Senate, will on Wednesday (December 7th, 2016) begin the public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIB), which ...
The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Senate passes bill to regulate entrepreneurs’ practices for second reading ...
Senate passes bill to regulate entrepreneurs’ practices for second reading
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Entrepreneurs which would “regulate the practice of ...
YNaija Analysis: This is the worst thing about the Senate’s entrepreneurship bill
Earlier today, a bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Entrepreneurs of Nigeria, charged with ‘the Responsibility of Advancing the ...
[The Legislative Blog]: PDP loses another senatorial seat in the upper chamber and this time, it hurts
Up until Saturday, the PDP could proudly lay claim to Ondo state with Olusegun Mimiko as governor and Senator Yele ...
The Thread: We spoke and the NCC backed down
After yesterday’s announcement by Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) to have telcos raise the price of data, Nigerians raised so much ...
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