Why I established football club
The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, said he established a football club with the aim reducing unemployment among youth in his senatorial district and the entire country. Mr Jibrin stated …
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Tinubu transmits bill on sports performance enhancement drug to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a bill to the Senate seeking to prohibit Nigerian athletes from consuming substances that enhance performance during or after competitions. The president’s request was contained …
Senate suspends move to stop electricity tariff hike
The Senate has suspended the consideration of a report recommending the suspension of the increase in electricity tariff by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), pending legal advice. The resolution …
Nigerian lawmakers extend retirement age of National Assembly staffers
The Senate on Thursday hurriedly passed the controversial bill seeking to extend the tenure of service of legislative staff at the National Assembly from 35 to 40 years and their …
Nigerian lawmakers to conclude constitutional amendment in 2026
The 47-member Constitution Review Committee of the 10th Senate rose from its inaugural meeting on Wednesday in Abuja with a pledge to conclude the exercise in two years. Chairman of …
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Aliyu as ICPC chairman
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to screen and confirm Musa Aliyu as the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC). President Tinubu’s request …