Senate asks FG to block statutory allocations to non-elected LG councils

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to withhold statutory allocations to local government councils.informationguidenigeria DAILY POST NIGERIA reports that the house unanimously resolved that this move would deter the dictatorial tendencies of some state governors.NYSC Portal This followed a motion moved by Senator Abba Moro on the urgent need to halt the … Read more

Senate passes N2.17tn 2023 supplementary budget

The passage of the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill by the Nigerian Senate highlights the country’s focus on various priority areas, particularly in light of the economic and social challenges it has been facing. Here’s a breakdown of the significance of each allocation: 1. **N210bn for Wage Award for Civil Servants**: This is essential … Read more

JUST IN: President Tinubu’s Ministerial List Arrives At Nigerian Senate

JUST IN: President Tinubu’s Ministerial List Arrives At Nigerian Senate

The long-awaited ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu has been said to have arrived at the Senate. Other Top Stories: Kanu’s Continued Detention Will Sink Nigeria – IPOB To Tinubu No phone call between CJN, Tinubu – Supreme Court Reason Tinubu Wants Ganduje As APC Chairman ‘A Respectable Leader’, Atiku Commends Obi At 62 This … Read more

Senate summons State House, others over N5tn vote

The Budget Office of the Federation, State House, and other agencies were once more called before the Senate on Wednesday over the N5tn service-wide votes that were given to them.Infomation Guide Nigeria 252 government organisations that profited from N5tn service broad votes between 2017 and 2021 are the subject of a Senate Committee on Public … Read more

JUST IN: Senate orders pay-tv service providers to revert to pay-per-view module

JUST IN: Senate orders pay-tv service providers to revert to pay-per-view module

JUST IN: Senate directs pay-tv service providers to revert to pay-per-view module The Nigerian Senate has adopted a motion directing all pay television service providers to revert to pay per view module as against the mandatory monthly subscription.Information Guide Nigeria The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial district, Abba Moro who sponsored the motion lamented on … Read more

Senate Demands Voting Rights For Eligible Prisoners

Senate Demands Voting Rights For Eligible Prisoners

Senate Demands Voting Rights For Eligible Prisoners The Nigerian Senate has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to allow duly registered and eligible prison inmates to exercise their franchise during the 2023 general elections and all other subsequent polls. THE WILL reports. According to THE WILL, the Upper Chamber made the appeal during plenary … Read more