Tag: fcta, senate
Senate steps down N98.5bn 2024 FCT Supplementary Budget
…..for lack of details The Senate on Wednesday stood down the 2024 FCT Supplementary Budget of ₦98.5 billion, over lack of details on projected revenue and...
Lawmakers Should be placed on Minimum Wage – Ex-NLC Treasurer
A former Treasurer of the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC and current chairman of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Bamgbose Betty, has said that in a...
Ill stick with “Arise oh Compatriots” says Ezekwesili
A former Minister of Education, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said that she would not revert to the old national anthem, newly signed by President Bola Tinubu as...
Gov Makinde Commissions PSA,Medical Oxygen Plant,Ibadan
From left, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Country Representative UNICEF Nigerian, Ms Cristian Munduate; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Debo...
Senate pardons, recalls suspended Ningi
The Senate on Tuesday pardoned and recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended for three months. The Senate had suspended Ningi on March 12, 2024 for...
Senate reverts to- “Nigeria We Hail Thee anthem
The Senate has approved the National Anthem Bill 2024. This bill, PUNCH Online earlier reported, seeks to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The bill...
Senate accuses State Governors of ‘killing’local governments
….moves to amend Section 7 of the constitution for full LG autonomy The Senate Wednesday accused state governors of misappropriating funds allocated to local...
Drug traffickers to face death’ penalty-Senate
Caption: •File photo of the 10th Senate The Senate has approved the death sentence as a penalty for drug traffickers in the country, as it passes through...
Alake seeks Senate support for increased Exploration Funding
Photo Caption: L-R: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, member, Senate committee on Solid Minerals Development, Senator, Amos Yohanna, Sen. Mustapha...
Minimum age for Tertiary Admission:Senate kicks against 18 years minimum age
Photo Caption:Senate session The last is yet to be heard on the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions as the Senate in plenary on Thursday says sixteen...
