Senate backtracks after criticism, empowers INEC to decide mode of transmitting election results
The decision angered many Nigerians who lambasted the upper legislative chamber with most of them rejuvenating the rubber stamp tag it had earlier branded the Ahmad Lawan-led National Assembly.
VIDEO: Lawmakers asleep as Buhari presents 2022 budget
Members of the two chambers at the national assembly traditionally gather while the president reels out his administration's plans for the country the following year.
Full Text: Buhari presents N16 Trillion Budget for 2022 to National Assembly
This further underscores your commitment to our collective efforts to contain the COVID-19 Pandemic and address the various security challenges facing our country.
Senate confirms EFCC board nominees
The confirmation comes barely two weeks after the Senate received President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the nominees to be confirmed.
Buhari presents 2022 budget to NASS Thursday
Accordingly in line with parliamentary practices and procedures, the leader’s motion was seconded by the Minority Leader and adopted by the Senate when put to voice votes.
Buhari salutes Lawan-led NASS for always approving loan requests
Mr Lawan, who has rejected the tag on the national assembly he leads, said he chooses to maintain the good relationship between the executive and legislative branches for the betterment of Nigerians.
Senate honours slain Akunyili with minute silence
The resolution of the Senate followed a Point of Order moved by Senator Uche Ekwunife, informing the Senate of the dastardly act.
Senate mulls life imprisonment for kidnappers
The bill was subsequently referred to the senate committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters for further legislative action.
Delta joins growing list of state assemblies to pass anti-open grazing bill
He said with the passage of the bill, well-meaning persons who seek to carry on the business of breeding, rearing and marketing of livestock should do so within the boundaries of the law.