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NASS staff faces tough times while lawmakers lavish in luxurious lifestyle

For years, the earnings of members of the National Assembly has been an issue of controversy, with reports of them being one of the highest in the world. In this

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N’Assembly to arrest officials that fail to account for public funds – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly won’t hesitate to issue a warrant of arrest on any government official that refuses to appear before its

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Senate commences amendment of Nigeria’s copyright laws

The Senate on Tuesday commenced amendment of Nigeria’s copyright laws in a direction that seeks stiffer punishment for violators and persons involved in piracy.  The move to amend the country’s

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Senate passes NIPOST Bill, one other

The Senate has passed the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST (Repeal and Reenactment) Bill, 2021, which seeks to unbundle the agency to ensure efficiency in service delivery.  Also passed during plenary

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Senator Moro urges security agencies to intervene in Benue killings

Senator representing Benue South District, Abba Moro, has called on security agencies in the country to, as a matter of urgency, intervene in the killings of natives by suspected herdsmen

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National Toll-free emergency bill ‘ll guarantee prompt response to emergencies – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday said that the National Toll-Free Emergency Bill presently before the National Assembly would establish a channel and put in place a structure to guarantee

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Senate approves deployment of 5G network in Nigeria

The Senate has approved the deployment of the 5G network in Nigeria, following the outcome of investigations by a Joint Committee mandated to carry out same.  The approval followed the

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Constitution Review: N’Assembly holds no predetermined position on any issue – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly holds no predetermined position on any issue of interest to Nigerians ahead of moves to amend the 1999

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Senate considers bill to prohibit ransom payment to kidnappers

..proposes 15 years imprisonment for defaulters……………………The Senate on Wednesday considered a bill that seeks to prohibit the payment and receipt of ransom for the release of any person kidnapped, imprisoned

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Livestock industry critical to economy, says Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the development of the livestock industry in Nigeria is critical to the diversification and growth of economy.  Lawan made this known

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