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2023: Senate adjourns sitting to June 7 over party primaries

The motion for adjournment was moved by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, and seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader, Shuaibu Lau.

Terrorism Act: Senate prohibits ransom payment to kidnappers, adjourns plenary

He disclosed that in the memoranda presented to the Committee, the plethora of issues relating to the subject matter of terrorism and terrorism financing in line with global best practices were raised.

Senator Danbaba defects from PDP to APC, gives reason

The top lawmaker also rebuffed prayers for the declaration of Danbaba's seat vacant, saying his defection is valid and excusable under the law.

Court sacks Dogara from House of Reps for defecting to APC

The former speaker who held sway as speaker of the green chamber from 2015 to 2019, rejoined the ruling party in 2020 and mentioned a breakdown of governance in his native state of Bauchi as reason for defecting.

Sokoto assembly speaker, deputy chief whip dump APC for PDP

They both said their defection is in accordance with the letters and spirit section 109 (1) (g) of the Constitution of the Federation Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended.

Osinbajo to meet APC senators Tuesday, Reps Wednesday

Mr Osinbajo declared interest in next year's race on Monday after meeting with state governors of the party Sunday night.

APC chairman Adamu, deputy resign from Senate

The duo emerged party leaders at the March 26 national convention of the APC in Abuja and their resignation letters, separately written, were read during plenary on Tuesday by Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

Senate passes bill to establish transportation university in Buhari’s home town

He said that the development of the transport sector by knowledge transfer and capacity building would generate employment opportunities for Nigerians.

NASS transmits 44 constitution review bills to state assemblies

Only the 44 bills were passed out of 68 considered by the lawmakers in the Constitution Amendment process.
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