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Only Buhari Can Sack Service Chiefs, Presidency Replies Senate

Only Buhari Can Sack Service Chiefs, Presidency Replies Senate

July 21, 2020 2:11 pm

Only President Muhammadu Buhari can sack Service Chiefs, the Presidency declared on Tuesday.

It was reacting to resolution of the Senate earlier in the day, asking the Service Chiefs to resign or get sacked for rising insecurity in the nation, especially the recent killing of soldiers and mass resignation in the military.

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The resolutions of the Senate followed consideration of a motion titled: “Rising casualties among Nigerian soldiers and other security agencies” by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South).

But the Presidency, in a terse …

Senate Urges FG To Commence Rehabilitation Of Eastern Rail Line

Orji Kalu Urges FG To Commence Rehabilitation Of Eastern Rail Line

July 15, 2020 12:16 pm
The Senate on Tuesday called on the Executive arm of Government, to as a matter of urgency, commence rehabilitation of the Eastern rail line.

This was even as the upper chamber mandated its Committee on Land Transport to interface with the relevant Ministry and agencies of the Executive to facilitate the execution of the Eastern corridor.

These formed part of resolutions reached during the plenary sequel to the consideration of a motion sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC – Abia North).

The lawmaker in his presentation noted that one of the greatest challenges facing the nation as an emerging …

Senators We'll Earn Half-Pay Till No Virus - Senators

We’ll Earn Half-Pay Till Coronavirus Ends – Senators

March 31, 2020 1:47 pm

The Senate on Monday pledged that its members would sustain the donation of their half salaries to the Federal Government until the nation is totally free of the pandemic.

NAN had exclusively reported on Monday that the senators agreed to donate half of their March 2020 salaries to the fight against coronavirus in Nigeria.

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The red chamber, while confirming the report in a statement by its acting spokesperson, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, added that the federal lawmakers would continue the gesture beyond March.

Part of the statement read,  “After due consultations …

White House, Senate Agree On $2tn Coronavirus Rescue Plan

White House, Senate Agree On $2tn Coronavirus Rescue Plan

March 25, 2020 5:49 pm

The White House and Senate have reached agreement on a $2 trillion stimulus package for the US economy and millions of Americans ravaged by the coronavirus crisis, top lawmakers said early Wednesday.

“At last, we have a deal,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, hailing the massive “wartime level of investment into our nation” reached after five days of arduous and tense negotiations.

“We have a bipartisan agreement on the largest rescue package in American history,” top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said shortly after McConnell spoke.

“So many people are being put out of work through no fault of their …

Trillion-Dollar US Economic Aid Package Crashes In Senate

Trillion-Dollar US Economic Aid Package Crashes In Senate

March 23, 2020 4:12 pm

A trillion-dollar Senate proposal to rescue the reeling US economy crashed to defeat Sunday after receiving zero support from Democrats, and with five Republicans absent from the chamber because of virus-related quarantines.

Democrats said the Republican plan failed to sufficiently protect millions of American workers or shore up the critically under-equipped health care system during the coronavirus crisis.

The bill proposed an estimated $1.7 trillion or more in funding to cushion the blow for American families and thousands of shuttered or suffering businesses.

Despite intense negotiations between Republicans, Democrats and President Donald Trump’s administration, the roll call was 47-47, far …

$22.7B Loan - Southeast Caucus Laments Over Exclusion

$22.7B Loan: Southeast Caucus Laments Over Exclusion

March 12, 2020 4:30 pm
The Southeast National Assembly caucus, on Thursday, decried exclusion of the zone by the Federal Government’s borrowing plan of $22.7 billion, approved by the Senate on Thursday last week.

Lawmakers from the zone who were led by the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, expressed concern that the Southeast region was completely out of template that warranted the Federal government sourcing for $22.7 billion loan.

Speaking at a press conference, alongside members from the lower and upper legislative Chambers, he said they were under pressure from their Constituents over the exclusion.

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Abaribe Confronts Lawan Over Approval Of $22.7 Billion

Abaribe Confronts Lawan Over Approval Of $22.7 Billion

March 6, 2020 11:03 am

The Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe was among the voices in the senate who asked for the executive to make details of $22.7b loan known before its was approved on Thursday.

A video which surfaced online shows that there was tension on the floor of the Senate on Thursday following the insistence of the opposition senators to know details of the $22.7bn foreign loan request from the President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, drew the attention of the Senate to the anomaly and requested the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, to allow a clause by clause …

Senate Under Fire For Approving Buhari’s $22.7bn Loan

Senate Under Fire For Approving Buhari’s $22.7bn Loan

March 6, 2020 3:55 am

The Human Rights Writers Association, HURIWA, has described as vexatiously unconstitutional the decision of the Ahmed Lawan-led Senate to approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $22.7 billion despite objection from some Senators.

The rights group believes that the collection of the foreign loans, which would be re-looted by governmemt officials, offends several provisions of the Nigerian constitution including sections 16(1); (2) of the Nigerian constitution.

HURIWA noted that the section of the constitution opposes excessive borrowings that makes Nigeria a slave of external jurusdictions and impedes our national drive for self reliance.

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$22.7B Loan Request Generates Heated Debate In Senate

March 5, 2020 12:13 pm
There was argument and counter-argument at the Senate on Thursday’s plenary over the procedure for loan requests by states

The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan had asked that partisanship debate on loans be avoided, following discovery of flaws in the report submitted by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Loans and Local Debts, Senator Clifford Ordia.

Senate Minority leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe insisted that Senate should debate on the report to determine its merit or otherwise amid skepticism that the report would be turned down.

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Abaribe explained

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Reps To Confer Immunity On Senate President, Speaker

February 25, 2020 9:54 am

The bill to confer immunity on the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives has scaled second reading despite opposition.

The bill also seeks to confer immunity on presiding officers of the State House of Assembly to shield them from prosecution when they are occupying their offices

The bill sponsored by Segun Odebunmi was considered on Tuesday and passed through second reading despite opposition from members.

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The Presiding officer, Femi Gbajabimila initially expressed reservation on presiding over the debate to prevent conflict of interest.

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Medical Sciences

Federal Uni Of Medical Sciences Otukpo Passes 2nd Reading

February 18, 2020 10:06 am

A bill for an act to establish a Federal University of Medical Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State on Tuesday passed second reading in the Senate.

Sponsor of the bill, Senator Patrick Abba Moro representing Benue South Senatorial district, re-presented the bill that was initially sponsored by the former Senate President, David Mark, saying that the institution would bridge the gap associated with medical personnel if approved.

In his contribution, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha reminded the red Chambers that the “Federal University of Medical Sciences, Otukpo”, has passed through legislative debate in the 8th Senate, adding that there is no need wasting

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NCAA: Senate Confirms Buhari’s Appointee, Nuhu As DG

February 18, 2020 10:04 am

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu for appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier forwarded his name to the Senate.

The nomination letter dated January 7, 2020, was read by President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan.

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It reads in part:

“Pursuant to Section 8, Part IV of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (Establishment) Act, I hereby write to request for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu as the Director-General of the

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