The Senate and the House of Representatives have resumed plenary after the Christmas and New Year break. On the first day of sitting for the year, Senators in the Red Chamber took out time to pay tributes to late Chief Ernest Shonekan. Among other good things, the Senate called for a national memorial in honour of the…
The President of the Nigerian Senate has suggested that there is a drug angle to the problem of banditry and terrorism in the northern parts of the country. Senator Ahmed Lawan claims that some drug barons were providing money to fund the security crises in Nigeria. Senator Lawan claimed that money made from the illegal drug trade…
The Nigerian Senate has started another round of public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill at the National Assembly in Abuja. The Senate President, AHMAD LAWAN, said the current version of the PIB will ensure that Nigerians benefit complete benefits from crude oil production. Senator LAWAN said the delay in the passage of the PIB had been…
A fire disaster has destroyed several shops at the main market in Potiskum, Yobe State. Governor MAI MALA-BUNI has sympathized with victims of the fire outbreak, which happened earlier today. Governor MALA-BUNI said he received the news of the incident with sadness, and he directed the State Emergency Management Agency to provide support for the victims. He…
The National Assembly will on Monday, December 21, 2020, hold an emergency session to consider and pass the 2021 Budget. The Federal Lawmakers decided to hold the proposed emergency sitting outside their regular weekly schedule to enable them complete work on the budget before going for Christmas and New Year break. The President of the Senate, AHMAD…
President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has launched the National Young Farmers Scheme, which is under the National Agricultural Land Development Authority. In his remarks during the ceremony at the State House in Abuja, President BUHARI said the inclusion of more young people in modern agriculture would boost the economy and improve earnings. The President urged agencies involved in agriculture…