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Enough is Enough! Senate Charges Buhari To Declare State Of Emergency On Insecurity

Following the abduction of Students and Staff of the Government Science Secondary School in Kagara, Niger State, the Nigerian Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state

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Job creation: Senate wants FG to establish cottage industries in 774 LGAs

The Senate has urged the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs in conjunction with other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies to develop strategic framework for the promotion of the

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Insecurity: Senate President advocates stiffer penalties for illegal bearers of firearms

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, advocated for stiffer penalties for anyone caught in possession of firearm not legally procured in Nigeria.  According to him, the issue of

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Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm appointment of CDS, Service Chiefs

The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs. The request which was contained

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Inter-tribal Conflict: Leaders must unite against criminality, divisive forces – Lawan

***Says N’Assembly will consult other tiers of Govt to address tensions  President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has called on Nigerian Leaders to unite against criminality stemming from the

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PIB Bill: Warring Factions of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas Make peace

Warring factions of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM and HOSCON) have agreed to sheath their sword and present a harmonized position of the entire host

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PIB: Senate President pushes for reduced cost of crude oil production

President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan has pushed for a cost reduction in the  production of crude oil by International Oil Companies operating in Nigeria.   According to Lawan, the new

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Lawan: PIB will ensure Nigerians benefit optimally from resources

***As Senate begins public hearing on bill President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) presently before the National Assembly will ensure that Nigerians

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Some forces working to frustrate PIB – Senate President

 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that there are forces within and outside the country working desperately to frustrate the consideration and passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill

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Senate President preaches love, tolerance, sacrifice @Christmas

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates with the Christian faithful and Nigerians generally as they join the rest of the world in celebrating Christmas. Lawan notes that this year’s

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