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Extrapolating General Musa’s No-Holds-Barred Appearance At The National Assembly

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2023December 3, 20230

By Chidi Omeje On that fateful Tuesday of the penultimate week, General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, led Service Chiefs and the Inspector

Nigeria: Senate Joins House Of Reps To Probe Purchase Of N5.095billion Presidential Yacht

Global UpfrontNov 9, 2023November 9, 20230

The Senate on Wednesday said it would probe the purchase of N5 billion presidential yacht and the circumstances surrounding it. The resolution of the Senate

N5.095bn Presidential Yacht Already Delivered But Not Yet Paid For, Says Ali Ndume

Global UpfrontNov 3, 2023November 3, 20230

Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume (Borno APC), on Friday said the outcry of Nigerians over the controversial N5.095 billion Presidential Yacht was late

Senate Guarantees Maximum Support To Nigerian Army To Surmount Insecurity

Global UpfrontOct 26, 2023October 26, 20230

The Nigerian Senate has assured the Nigerian Army (NA) of total support in surmounting security challenges plaguing the country. The Senate made this commitment on

Newly Confirmed EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Visits Tinubu, Sets Fresh Agenda

Global UpfrontOct 18, 2023October 18, 20230

Ola Olukoyede, who appeared before the Senate on Wednesday and was confirmed as chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has visited President Bola

‘Senators, Reps Biggest Threat To Nigeria’s Democracy,’ Says Oby Ezekwesili

Global UpfrontOct 17, 2023October 17, 20230

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has described the National Assembly as the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democracy. While reacting to the proposed purchase of 360

Amid Nationwide Crippling Hardships, House Of Reps To Distribute Over N100m SUV Official Vehicle To Each Member

Global UpfrontOct 16, 2023October 16, 20230

As Nigerians struggle to cope with harsh economic reality worsened by removal of fuel subsidy, the House of Representatives has announced that it has finalised

Nigeria: Senate Demands Urgent Special Operations To Dislodge Terrorists, Bandits In North West

Global UpfrontOct 6, 2023October 6, 20230

The Senate has urged military and other security agencies to conduct urgent special operations to dislodge terrorists and bandits in North West Nigeria. It also

Nigeria: Senate Summons Defence, Security Chiefs Over Escalating Abduction Of Female University Students

Global UpfrontOct 5, 2023October 5, 20230

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday resolved to summon all the nation’s defence and security chiefs over the rising abduction of university students in different parts

Alleged Impeachment Plot: Senate Resumes After 6weeks Recess, Akpabio Begs Aggrieved Senators To Shealth Their Sword, Embrace Unity

Global UpfrontSep 26, 2023September 26, 20230

The Senate resumed plenary after six weeks recess on Tuesday with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, appealing to his aggrieved colleagues to eschew