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We will ensure just, fair deal for all parts of Nigeria, Senate President assures Ohanaeze Ndigbo

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has given assurance that the Senate will ensure that every part of Nigeria will continue to receive a just and fair deal. “I want

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Senate wants age review for job seekers

The Senate has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to direct the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity to set up a Committee to review the age limit

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Senate passes Criminal Code bill, maintains gender neutrality for rape, sexual offences

…seeks protection of mentally challenged persons  The Senate on Tuesday passed a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 2004. The passage of the bill followed consideration

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Kaduna: NASS will engage security agencies to upscale efforts to prevent killings, says Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly will engage security agencies in the country with a view to upscaling operations in hot-spot areas to avert

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Senate decisive directive on Coronavirus disease tops Thursday Plenary session

By Martin Odiete, Abuja …Wants special funding for Centre for Disease Control  The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Ministry of Aviation to immediately take steps to ensure that all

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Senate call for National Emergency on Security,other security issues dominates Wednesday Sitting

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency declare a National Security Emergency to address the escalating challenges of insecurity faced

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NASS makes history, passes N10.59trn budget for 2020 in record time

The Senate on Thursday made history with the passage of N10.59 trillion budget for the year 2020 in keeping with its major legislative agenda of returning the country’s budget cycle

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