Tag: senate
Senate Confirms General Musa’s Nomination As Defence Minister
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence following a five-hour grilling by the lawmakers on Wednesday. General Musa, the immediate past CDS, was confirmed after the screening at the Senate chambers, a day after Bola Tinubu nominated him for the position. His…
Don’t Trust Senate, They Don’t Pursue Rigorous Investigations-Joe Keshi Speaks On Ambassadorial Nominees
Former Nigerian diplomat Ambassador Joe Keshi has criticised the Senate’s handling of ambassadorial screenings, warning that Nigerians should not expect any rigorous interrogation of nominees. Speaking in an interview on Monday, Keshi said he had no confidence that the current Senate would challenge any of the names submitted by the presidency. He stated that Nigerians…
Senate In Uproar Over Omokri’s Ambassadorial Nomination Due To ‘’Drug Baron’’ Tag Of Tinubu
The Nigerian Senate is in turmoil over Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination due to his past remarks about Bola Tinubu. Omokri, a former presidential aide, had previously labeled Tinubu a “drug baron,” which has sparked controversy and opposition within the Senate. Omokri, an ardent critic of Tinubu in the past, was among the names forwarded to…
Deputy Senate President To Trump: Withdraw Your Threat, Apologize Now!
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has slammed United States President, Donald Trump, for describing Nigeria as a disgraced country. This is just as the Northern Elders’ Forum and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria also criticised Trump for threatening the sovereignty of Nigeria. While NEF denounced what it called a “dangerous…
Senate Orders NAFDAC To Enforce Sachet Alcohol Ban From December 2025
The Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other relevant regulatory bodies to strictly enforce the ban on the packaging of high-strength alcoholic beverages in sachet formats beginning December 2025. The lawmakers further resolved that no additional extension should be granted beyond the current moratorium. The resolution…
BREAKING: Senate Confirms Kingsley Ude As Minister To Replace Uche Nnaji
The Senate has confirmed Kingsley Ude, SAN, from Enugu State, as a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. His confirmation followed a screening session held on the Senate floor on Thursday. Ude previously served as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State. During his screening, senators posed a series of questions touching…
Senate Steps Down Debt Report For Screening Of New Service Chiefs
The Senate has dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to commence screening of the newly appointed service chiefs about two hours after they arrived the National Assembly complex. At the start of proceedings, the report of the Commitee on Local and Foreign Debts on New External Borrowing in the 2025 Appropriation Act, Refinance of…
Senate Proposes Life Imprisonment For Defilement Of Minors
The Senate has unanimously passed a groundbreaking bill that mandates life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of defiling a minor, with no option for fines. This decisive move marks a significant step towards protecting the rights and safety of children across the nation. The proposal which is part of sweeping amendments to the Criminal Code…
Only Senate Can Decide Your Fate — N’Assembly Clerk Tells Natasha
The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has distanced itself from reports suggesting the power to determine whether suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, can resume legislative duties. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Director of Information, Mullah Bi-Allah, who spoke on behalf of the Clerk’s office, clarified that…
Get Ready To Resume At Senate – PDP Charges Natasha
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to prepare to resume her duties in the Senate. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party condemned the attempt by the Clerk of the National Assembly to bar Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her role…