Stop Planned Removal Of Electricity Subsidy, Senate Urges FG
The Senate on Wednesday, made a resounding plea to the Federal Government, urging it to refrain from eliminating the electricity subsidy, particularly in light of the prevailing hardships experienced across the country. The Senate’s stance emerged following a thorough deliberation,…
Senate gives Edun seven-day ultimatum on N100bn gas project
Senate Committee on Gas has given the Finance Minister, Wale Edun, a-seven-day ultimatum to provide details of the award and disbursement of over N100bn to companies engaged in the handling of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas projects allegedly done in…
Hon.Prince Obinna Okey lauds the Appeal Court judgment affirming the election of Sen.Akobundu
The Abia State Ex-Commissioner for Intergovernmental Affairs, Hon.Prince Obinna Okey has Congratulated the ruling of the Appeal Court affirming the election of Senator Austin Okwudiri Akobundu of Abia Central Senatorial District. CDA News recalls that the court, in a unanimous…
Nigerians Only Receive Burden, Taxes – Kate Henshaw Slams Senators Over Holiday Allowances
Veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has claimed that the only ‘prayers’ going into the ‘mailboxes’ of poor Nigerians are more taxes and burdens. Report has it that Henshaw was reacting to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio’s assurance to colleagues during…
Senate President, Akpabio Announces Senate Standing Committees, Leadership – (Full List)
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has announced Senate Standing Committees and Leadership of the 10th Senate. The list was shared by NTA News on its social media handle on Tuesday. The full list as obtained by our correspondent…
Lift Ban On Fuel Supply To Border Communities – Senate Urges FG
The Senate has directed the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service, (NCS), and the National Security Adviser, (NSA), to lift the subsisting restriction order placed on the supply of petroleum products to border communities. It argued that fuel subsidy…
Senate Rejects Motion To Release Nnamdi Kanu
The Senate has rejected a motion to release from the detention the leader of the proscribed Indous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The motion which was moved by Senator Osita Izunaso (Imo West) sought to address the constant sit-at-home order…
Senate Abolishes Age Limit In Job Advertisements
The Senate has reached a resolution to abolish age limitations in job advertisements. Report has it that the Senator representing Benue South senatorial district, Patrick Abba Moro, sponsored the motion on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. While moving…
Senator Makes Case For Anambra, Enugu Boundary Roads
The Senator representing Anambra North senatorial district, Tony Nwoye, has called for an urgent rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Onitsha-33-Otuocha-Adani Road boundary that connects Anambra and Enugu states due to its socio-economic importance to the country in general. Report has…
N110bn Palliative For Senators, Reps Illegal – Femi Falana
Human rights activist, Femi Falana, has described the N110 billion palliative allocated to the National Assembly as illegal and contemptuous. Report has it that Falana called for the immediate reversal of the controversial measures, while noting that it was a…