The Nigerian Senate said Monday night that it will not from attending plenary on Tuesday, in compliance with a Federal High Court order. The Senate had initially stated it would not respect the order, since it has filed an appeal,…
Senate to receive 2018 budget report today (Punch)
The Committee on Appropriations has scheduled to lay before the Senate today the report on the 2018 Appropriation Bill. It has been listed on the Order Paper for today’s plenary. The National Assembly had set an April 24 target for…
Saraki’s appeal won’t stop my resumption, says Omo-Agege (Punch)
The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said despite the appeal filed by the Senate and its President, Bukola Saraki, against the Federal High Court’s judgment nullifying his suspension, he will still resume legislative duties. According…
IG right to refuse Senate’s invitation over Melaye, say Police, Falana (ThisDay)
The Nigeria Police Force has insisted that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, was right in his refusal to honour the invitation by the Nigerian Senate over the worsening security situation in the country and allegations of human…
Suspension: Showdown looms as Omo-Agege dares Senate (Punch)
There are strong indications of a looming showdown at the Senate on Tuesday as the lawmaker representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, says he will attend the plenary. The senator stated this in an interview with Saturday Punch, while…
I owe you no apologies, IG tells Senate (Punch)
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has responded to the Senate resolution on his non-appearance before the upper chamber, saying he owed them no apologies. The IG said he did not have to appear before the lawmakers, noting that a…
Senators ignore DIG Joshak, insist on IGP Idris (SUN)
There was a mild drama at the Senate Chambers of the National Assembly, on Wednesday, as lawmakers refused to acknowledge the presence of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Joshak Habila, who had come to represent his principal, IGP Ibrahim Idris,…
Masked security personnel besiege National Assembly (ThisDay)
Workers and visitors into the National Assembly on Wednesday morning were greeted by the heavy presence of masked security officials The men, bearing arms, were mainly noticeable in the lobby. It was however unclear if they were officers of the…
2019: Delta entertainers endorse Uduaghan for Senate
Members of the Nigeria entertainment industry of Delta State origin have lined up behind the former governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and his ambition to represent Delta South in the Upper Chambers of the National Assembly. The entertainers…
Senate panel presents Buhari’s impeachment report today …grills IG on Melaye (Punch)
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, is expected to appear before the Senate on Wednesday (today). He will be grilled by the lawmakers on the arrest, detention and hospitalisation of Senator Dino Melaye. The appearance will be broadcast live on…