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Senate rejects motion to review contract award process in National Assembly.
The lawmakers argued that the Senate leadership needed first to address the issues raised and reach a clear position before bringing the matter to public debate. The post Senate rejects motion to review contract award process in National Assembly. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC as ambassador despite sexual harassment allegations
The committee said the allegations against the nominee had been investigated by both the lawmakers and the university's governing council and were found to be unsubstantiated. The post Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC as ambassador despite sexual harassment allegations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Senate Chamber Renovation: Akpabio threatens contractor after faulty microphones embarrassed him, Speaker Abbas
The renovation lasted for about two years and was awarded to Visible Construction Limited for the sum of N42 billion. The post Senate Chamber Renovation: Akpabio threatens contractor after faulty microphones embarrassed him, Speaker Abbas appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Again, Senate rejects motion to probe ₦1.3bn allocation to fake agency in 2026 budget
The lawmakers said that any parliamentary probe at this stage could amount to interference in a matter already the subject of judicial proceedings. The post Again, Senate rejects motion to probe ₦1.3bn allocation to fake agency in 2026 budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Senate minority leader criticises state police, says governors have personal agenda
The senator questioned how governors who struggle to fund existing informal security outfits would be able to finance a state police force. The post Senate minority leader criticises state police, says governors have personal agenda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Oyo School Abductions: Lawmakers donate ₦50m to families of slain teachers, security personnel
Each of the five affected families will receive ₦10 million to support the children and dependents left behind by the deceased. The post Oyo School Abductions: Lawmakers donate ₦50m to families of slain teachers, security personnel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Oriire Abduction: Senate condemns Makinde over UN invitation, commends Tinubu, security agencies on rescue
The lawmakers interpreted governor Makinde’s statement as capable of diminishing the federal government’s efforts to address insecurity and also undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty. The post Oriire Abduction: Senate condemns Makinde over UN invitation, commends Tinubu, security agencies on rescue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Import duty waivers on CNG, medical equipment, others rise to N34trn- Customs CG
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, said the figure was reached between March 2000 and December 2025. The post Import duty waivers on CNG, medical equipment, others rise to N34trn- Customs CG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
NASS Roundup: Killings in South Africa, illegal agency controversy, secondary education reform, and other top Senate stories
The senators debated issues ranging from xenophobic attacks in South Africa to the fake agency controversy. The post NASS Roundup: Killings in South Africa, illegal agency controversy, secondary education reform, and other top Senate stories appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
2027: Wike-backed PDP uploads presidential, NASS candidates to INEC portal
The development comes days after Mr Wike, the leader of the faction, publicly stated that the PDP stands no chance of winning the 2027 presidential election unless it rebuilds its internal structures and resolves its lingering crises. The post 2027: Wike-backed PDP uploads presidential, NASS candidates to INEC portal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Senate panel probes alleged $71.65m, N30.7bn unpaid oil firms’ contributions to NDDC
The committee's action followed a petition submitted by an environmental activist, who raised concerns over the persistent refusal of some oil companies to fulfil their statutory obligations to the Niger Delta region. The post Senate panel probes alleged $71.65m, N30.7bn unpaid oil firms’ contributions to NDDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .