Monday, March 27, 2023

Parliamentary

Kalu: No more impeachment threat against Buhari – security has improved

Late July, lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a walk out during session at the Nigerian Senate after one of them was prevented from initiating discussions about the worsening state of insecurity in the country at the floor of the red chamber.

Insecurity: PDP senators stage walkout as plot to impeach Buhari fails

The opposition senators had earlier in 2018 called for the impeachment of the President for not seeking the National Assembly’s approval before withdrawing $496 million used for the purchase of aircraft from the United States.

Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Olukayode as substantive CJN

Mr Ariwoola, who took over from Justice Muhammad Tanko after the later resigned from his position last month over ill health amid corruption allegations, is in acting capacity.

Buhari appoints seven new ministers

The newly appointed ministers are to replace ministers on Mr Buhari’s cabinet who had resigned to contest for other offices.

Senate President Lawan denies defecting to PDP

It was the video clip of the Senate President reading out Senator Aliero's letter that was doctored to give the wrong impression that Lawan has renounced his membership of APC.

INEC accepts Lawan as Yobe North senatorial candidate, shuns Machina

Featuring on Channels TV on Wednesday, he vowed not to step down for Lawan whom the party prefers for the position, hence the letter to the commission. 

Extend CVR exercise by two months, Reps appeal to INEC

The exercise that has seen unprecedented crowd throng INEC registration outlets is scheduled to wind down on June 30.

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.
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