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…
Itsekiri students beg Uduaghan to seek Senate seat
The National Association of Itsekiri Students (NAIS) has encouraged the former governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, to go to the Senate and do more towards empowering the youths of Delta South Senatorial District. The group, made this…
Senate to meet Buhari over alleged attempt by IGP to frame up Saraki (Independent)
The Senate has set up a 10-man ad-hoc committee to meet President Muhammadu Buhari over an alleged attempt by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, to implicate Senate President Bukola Saraki in a cultism-related case said to have…
Watch New Action Film: Senate vs IGP – Viola Okolie
“Viola, be a woman of your words”, my mother scolded me. “If you know you do not plan to take any disciplinary action against this girl, stop announcing it and threatening her if not, she will learn not to take…
Senate, Saraki fail in bid to stay judgment voiding Omo-Agege’s suspension (Nation)
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by the National Assembly to stay the execution of the judgment voiding its suspension of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, in a ruling on Wednesday, held that the application,…
Saraki accuses IG of planning to implicate him (ThisDay)
The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has accused the Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, of plotting to implicate him in criminal activities. Speaking at plenary Wednesday, Saraki said he was informed by the Kwara State Governor,…
