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Finally, Kyari Appears Before Senate, Says Refineries Not Created To Reduce Petrol Price

FORTY eight hours after being summoned by the Senate, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited,.

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Senate Gives Kyari, NUPRC Boss 24 Hours Ultimatum To Appear For Budget Defense

THE Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, on Wednesday, directed the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum.

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Ireti Kingibe Launches OrangeNigeria, Sets Up Walk On Stopping Violence Against Women

THE Chaiperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Senator Ireti Kingibe has launched a nationwide initiative to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV). According.

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Uproar As Senate President Names PDP’s Ngwu Chief Whip

THERE was uproar in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, following the announcement of Senator Osita Ngwu representing Enugu West.

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Abba Moro Emerges Senate Minority Leader After Appeal Court Sacks Mwadkwon

SENATOR representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, on Tuesday, emerged Senate Minority leader. Moro, a two term Senator on the platform of.

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Poor Revenue: Senate Threatens To Complete Privatisation Of NIPOST

The Senate on Tuesday threatened the complete privatisation of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) if the agency continues operating at a loss. Chairman.

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Israel War On Gaza: Call For Ceasefire, Senate Urges FG

THE Senate on Tuesday urged the Nigerian government to work with the United Nations and other countries of the world to ensure immediate.

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Senate Swears In Natasha As Kogi Central Senator

THE Senate, on Thursday, sworn in Senator-elect for Kogi Central Senatorial District, Barr Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as a member of the 10th Senate. This.

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Senate Approves Adedeji’s Nomination As FIRS Chairman

THE Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Mr Zak Adedeji as Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Appearing at the.

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N160bn SUVs: Reps Take Delivery Of Luxury Jeeps, Senators Wait For This Week

LAWMAKERS in the Green Chamber have started taking delivery of their Sports Utility Vehicles, this newspaper gathered. Similarly, legislators in the Red Chamber.

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Senate Summons NNPCL Over ‘Unremitted’ 60% Oil Exploration Fund

THE Senate has said it will summon the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) over the lack of funds to.

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Senate Confirms Aliyu As ICPC Chairman

THE Senate has confirmed Musa Aliyu as the substantive chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. His confirmation followed.

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Senate Moves To Ban CBN Governor, Deputies From Politics

THE Senate on Wednesday considered two bills seeking to ban the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Deputy Governors of.

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Senate Swears In Senator Yohanna As Abbo’s Replacement For Adamawa North

THE Senate on Wednesday sworn in Amos Yohanna as the new Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District. The swearing-in was performed by the.

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Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Speedy Confirmation Of Aliyu As ICPC Boss

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate for expeditious consideration of the confirmation of the appointment of Adamu Aliyu as Chairman of.

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Senate Justifies Luxury Vehicles For Members, Says Ministers Have Three SUVs

THE Senate has justified the planned purchase of luxury vehicles for lawmakers in spite of dissenting voices in the last few days. Briefing.

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Senator Ashiru Replaces Umahi As Deputy Senate Leader

THE Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced during plenary on Wednesday that Senator Lola Ashiru is now the new Deputy Leader of the Senate..

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Senate Dissolves Into Emergency Session As Akpabio, Ndume Clash Over Proceedings

THE Senate on Tuesday dissolved into an emergency executive session after its Chief Whip, Muhammad Ali Ndume, complained about violation of rules in.

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Students’ Abduction: Senate Summons Service Chiefs, Demands Special Military Operations

WORRIED by the worsening insecurity in the country, the Senate on Thursday resolved to summon the service chiefs. The upper chamber took the.

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Senate Confirms ‘Collapsed’ Ministerial Nominee, Two Others

THE Senate has confirmed three ministerial nominees, Jamila Ibrahim (Kwara State); Balarabe Lawal (Kaduna State); and Ayodele Olawande (Ondo State), in addition to.

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