The Senate has scheduled for debate and investigation allegations of human rights and constitutional violations by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. The recent enactment of the controversial Executive Order No. 006 as a legislation, which permits security agencies to freeze…
Senate summons IG over policemen killing, Borno cops’ protest (Punch)
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, is expected to appear before the Senate Committee on Police Affairs on Tuesday over the killing of seven policemen in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Monday night. The police boss is also expected…
National Assembly backs state police as gunmen kill 7 cops in Abuja (Punch)
The Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday declared the country’s security system a “failed architecture” and backed the call for the establishment of state police to contain the escalating killings by herdsmen across many states. The federal lawmakers’…
Saraki leads Senate delegation to Russian parliament (SUN)
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is leading a Senate delegation on a three-day parliamentary visit to Russia. It is aimed at deepening legislative best practices and further strengthening the relationship between both countries. During the visit which begins…
Osinbajo, Senate in battle of supremacy over agencies at ports (SUN)
A supremacy battle seems to be brewing between the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and the Nigerian Senate over which agencies can be allowed to operate in the ports. While for instance, the Vice President had earlier excluded Standard Organisation…
Senators want 1993 election results declared (Punch)
The Senate has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for honouring the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1999, presidential election, the late Chief MKO Abiola and his running mate, Babagana Kingibe. President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, particularly stated that the…
Senators, Reps give Buhari conditions to avoid impeachment (Nation)
The conditions Killings should stop End to harassment and humiliation of lawmakers Adherence to rule of law President’s appointees must be held accountable for actions Anti-corruption battle should not be selective Prosecution of those who stole senate mace Lawmakers to…
Senate, Reps hold joint executive session (Punch)
Senators and members of the House of Representatives are right now holding a joint executive session at the National Assembly. The President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, are presiding over…
Nigeria and the road to Babylon – Reuben Abati
Nigeria is on the road to Babylon: a place of confusion. Three years ago, the people were convinced that they had found a messiah who will lead them to the Promised Land, and meet all their expectations. Today, everyone is…
Why I can’t appear before Senate – IGP (Nation)
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has given reasons why he cannot personally appear before the Senate. The IGP, who faulted the Senate’s insistence on his personal appearance, said his presence at the Senate was unnecessary because the…