FLOOD! Senate wants River Niger dredged immediately …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The senate has asked the Federal Government to direct the Immediate dredging of Rivers Niger and Benue, as part of preventive methods against flooding and facilitate its inclusion into the 2025 budget. The Upper legislative chamber adopted the resolution following a motion … Read more
South South Devt Commission Bill scales through second reading …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The South South Development Commission Bill on Thursday scaled through second reading in the Senate. Also, the Senate has began the process to amend the Northwest and Southeast Development Commission Acts, specifically addressing the allocation of Managing Director and Chairmanship positions. … Read more
Lawmakers express fear as Senate rejects private investigators bill …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A bill seeking to regulate and provide legal backing for private investigators in the country on Wednesday at plenary failed to pass second reading at the Senate. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to prescribe standard and conditions … Read more
Senators list LG autonomy, state police, others …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Senate Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review began a two-day retreat in Kano on Friday, lists LG autonomy, state police as key areas of focus. The lawmakers also announced plans to produce a draft bill by December 2025. Key discussions at the event, jointly … Read more