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Senate Refuses To Confirm Ibrahim Magu As Efcc Chairman
The Senate on Thursday, 15th December 2016 refused to confirm Ibrahim Magu as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after an executive session. Speaking on the matter, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki (APC:Kwara) said the Senate had deliberated on the screening of nominees for the EFCC and decided not to […]
December 16, 2016
Senate Adjourns For Christmas Break: Recounts Achievements And Swears In 3 Senators
The Senate on Thursday, 15th December 2016 adjourned plenary to January 10th 2017 for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Prior to the adjournment, Senate President, Bukola Saraki (APC:Kwara) used the platform to commend colleagues for their achievements in the past three months, noting that the 11 economic recovery bills highlighted by the Senate to aid […]
Senate Calls For Resignation And Prosecution Of SGF, Babachir David Lawal
The Senate has called for the resignation and prosecution of the Secretary General to the Government of Federation (SGF) Babachir David Lawal over his involvement in a consultancy contract awarded to his company Rholavision Engineering Limited for the removal of invasive plant species in Yobe State. The call came after Senate’s consideration of the interim […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Presents 2017 Budget Proposal To The National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari at a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday 14, 2016 presented the 2017 Budget proposal of N7.298trillion. The figure which he described as a 20.4% increase in comparison with the 2016 estimates comprises: Statutory transfers of N419.02 billion; Debt service of N1.66 trillion; Sinking fund of N177.46 billion to retire […]
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