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The Nigerian senate on Thursday refused to confirm Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the EFCC. Related: Senate Rejects Ibrahim Magu as EFCC Chair Here are what Nigerians are saying about the development:

Nigeria's Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reacted to comments made by Secretary to the Federal Government, Babachir Lawal over allegations that he's involved in an IDPs contract scam.

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday swore in the three senators elected during the recent Rivers state rerun election into the Red Chamber. The three senators are: George Sekibo- Rivers East Magnus Abe- Rivers South East Osinachukwu Ideozu- Rivers West. They were given a rousing welcome.

The Nigerian senate, during plenary on Thursday, termed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, as incompetent for his post. The senate had earlier called for his resignation over his alleged involvement with an IDPs contract scam. Speaking, Senator N'allah spoke on...

The confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the EFCC has turned Nigerian senate into a market place. The plan to conduct Magu's screening is causing confusion at the Senate. The lawmakers are currently in a close-door executive session over the matter. According to reports, the usual...

The Nigerian senate on Tuesday called for the sack and eventual prosecution of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. The senate made the call after receiving an Interim Report of The Ad-Hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North East. The report...

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Anothy Nkpe to the Nigerian senate to be confirmed as the Auditor General of the federation. In a letter sent to the senate, and read by Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday, Buhari said: “In line with this constitutional requirement, the...

The Nigerian senate has read the Presidential Inauguration Bill 2016 for the second time. The bill calls for an act to provide for the Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu...

The Nigerian senate has given reasons for the postponement of Ibrahim Magu's confirmation as the Chairman of the EFCC. Read: Nigerian Senate Moves EFCC Boss, Magu's Confirmation Till Dec 15 According to Senate’s deputy majority leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, a dearth of senators at...

Ibrahim Magu, acting EFCC Chairman will be screen by the Nigerian senate on Thursday. The confirmation of the Anti Corruption Czar is coming months after the president letter seeking his confirmation. Buhari appointed Magu acting chair of the EFCC after the removal of Ibrahim Lamorde on...

Here's an excerpt from a Daily Trust report claiming that 40 Reps members and 5 senators have the old O'level certificate as their best qualification. (The bit about senators is highlighted in bold text) The list shows that the North-West zone comprising Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara...

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed all 47 career diplomats nominated as ambassadors by President Muhammadu Buhari. The confirmation on Tuesday after the committee on foreign affairs presented its screening report on the floor of the house See full list of the Nigeria's ambassadors, though...

The Nigerian senate has released a proposal of 13 strategies to reform Nigeria's budgetary process. They are:

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has stated that it will not be cowered by the Nigeria Senate. Senators had directed the electoral body to conduct the Rivers and Anambra states election rerun before the second week of December. Reacting, INEC National Commissioner, Prince...

President Muhammadu Buhari will resubmit a request to borrow $30bn externally in the next two years to the Nigerian senate, Information Minister Lai Mohammed has announced. According to him, the Presidency would continue to engage the lawmakers on the benefits of the borrowing plan. “It is...

Senators of the federal republic of Nigeria have threatened to boycott sittings if the Independent Electoral National Commission, INEC, doesn't conduct National Assembly Elections in Rivers and Anambra states. Rivers currently doesn't have any representative in the Red Chamber and the Anambra...

Nigerian Senators on Tuesday joked over President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement that his wife belongs to his kitchen, living room and the other room. During yesterday’s plenary, President Buhari’s statement became a joking subject three times. The deputy whip of the Senate, Senator Biodun...

The Nigerian Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to issue a proclamation for the conduct of the National population and Housing census in 2018. The resolution was sequel to a motion sponsored by Senator Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi (APC, Kaduna North) and four others. The office of the...

The Nigerian senate today rejected 3 nominees out of 19 of the Niger Delta Development Commission Board, NDDC. They are: Donatus Enyinnaya, Abia State, Osita Bonaventure Izunaso, Imo Sate Olatokunbo Ayotunde Ajasin, Ondo State Ajasin and Enyinnaya were rejected because they are not from...

The federal government will file fresh individual charges against Nigeria's Senate President Bukola Saraki and his Deputy Ike Ekweremadu, Vanguard reports. A top official at the Ministry of Justice said the charges were withdrawn in the first instance because the police was yet to complete its...