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Ndume Asks Buhari to Assent to Peace Corps Bill

Jessica Dogo May 28, 2020 0

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Army, Sen. Ali Ndume, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give assent to the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) bill when presented to him.Ndume made the call in Abuja on Thursday…

Government

Senate Committee Solicits Improved Funding for Federal Road Projects in South East

Emmanuel Acha Mar 19, 2020 0

The Senate Committee on Works has called for improved funding of road projects undertaken by the Federal Government in the South East region.The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Adamu Aliero made the call on Thursday in Enugu…

News

Senate decries delay in completion of N155.48bn Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road

Naomi Sharang Feb 10, 2020 0

The Senate Committee on Works has decried the slow pace of work by the contractor handling the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway. SEE ALSO: Ganduje Approves Redeployment of Permanent Secretaries Chairman of…

Government

Senate investigates alleged “off-the-record” recruitment in FIRS, NDLEA, others

Adefemola Akintade Oct 12, 2019 0

Some Federal agencies have been ordered to appear before the Senate Committee on Federal Character over off-the-record recruitment of staff.Apparently, the Senate Committee on Federal Character got wind of intelligence reports stating…

Government

Senate committee gives final ultimatum on ending Apapa gridlock

Grace Alegba Apr 27, 2019 0

Towards finding lasting solution to gridlock in Apapa, the Senate Committee on Works on Friday advocated co-operation of various government agencies to make port operations easier.The committee during an emergency meeting with…

Sports

Sen. Gaya calls for patience with Buhari

Uju Oct 16, 2017 0

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Sen. Kabiru Gaya, has urged Nigerians to be patient with the present administration as it works towards entrenching good governance.He made the call while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines…

Government

Saraki Reshuffles Senate Committee, Names New Chairmen

Priscilla Sep 27, 2017 0

Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki announced the reshuffling of chairmanship of some committees at the Upper Chamber.Dr Saraki made the announcement while presiding over Tuesday’s plenary, as the National Assembly resumed from its break.…

Government

Investigation: Senate threatens arrest of Works Permanent Secretary

Uju Jan 12, 2017

The Senate Committee on Works has threatened that henceforth the committee would order for the arrest of individuals who failed to honour its invitations.The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano), issued the threat at…

Government

Senate Committee begins public hearing on Fed. Polytechnics Act amendment Bill

Uju Dec 6, 2016

Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TetFund, on Monday in Abuja, began Public Hearing on the Federal Polytechnics Act amendment Bill 2016 and Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act amendment Bill 2016.Declaring the session open,…

Government

Photos: Amaechi Briefs Senators on Transport Ministry Update

Ayo Nov 22, 2016

Yesterday, the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi briefed the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Land Transport.Below are more photos from the session.

Government

2016 Budget: Fashola Pleads With Senate Not To Change His Plans

Anthony Feb 11, 2016 0

…… 11 contractors collected N4bn without going to site – SenateThe Senate Committee on Works on Wednesday have been urged by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola not to change the plans he has for the country as…

Government

Buying Cars For Committees Are Necessary Expenditure – Ekweremadu

Anthony Jan 6, 2016 0

The Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekwerenmadu, has described the cash provision for the purchase of vehicles for Senate Committees as “a necessary expenditure.”Chief Ekweremadu, in Umunumo, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo…

Government

Lamorde Shuns Senate Committee, Flies Out For Medical Treatment

Anthony Nov 18, 2015 0

The immediate past Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Lamorde, has been flown out of the country for medical attention.His lawyer, Mr Festus Keyamo, at a meeting with members of the Senate…

Opinion

Are Our Legislators The Opposite Of Buhari?

Tonnie Iredia Nov 9, 2015 0

At the opening of a two-day retreat for our 36 incoming ministers last Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari made the point again that his administration would run a lean government at all levels, to avoid wastage of public funds.The…

Government

David Mark Missing From List As Bukola Saraki Constitutes 65 Committees For 109 Senators

Anthony Nov 5, 2015 0

Former Senate President, David Mark was neither named chairman, nor vice chairman of any of the committees announced by the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on Wednesday.Although no reason was given for the exclusion of Mark, who was…

Government

Ministerial Screening: Senate Committee Grills Ms Abubakar Today

anthony Oct 19, 2015 0

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition will today deliberate on the petition written against Ms Aisha Abubakar as a ministerial nominee from Sokoto State by a coalition of women from the state.Chairman of the…

Government

Senators Kick Against 30% Reduction In Salaries

Jide Aug 13, 2015 0

The senate on Wednesday suspended indefinitely reviewing the report of the Senate ad-hoc committee on finance which recommended a cut in their earnings following a two-hour closed-door session. It was gathered that the senators decided…

Government

Presidency Gives Condition For Supporting Single-Term Tenure

Tobi Adeyeye Jun 11, 2013 0

The only way the Presidency can support the six-year single term proposal for President and governors given by the Senate Committee on Constitution amendment is that if such an amendment will take effect from 2019.This was made known…