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Imports: Senate wades into exorbitant charges by shipping companies

The Senate has waded into the exorbitant increase and unjustifiable shipping fees charged by shipping and cargo companies to Nigeria. The decision to do was reached on Wednesday during plenary after

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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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IIP-SARS: MOTHER, 3 CHILDREN DETAINED FOR ASKING POLICE OF HER MISSING HUSBAND, AND MORE UPDATES……

One Mrs. Bolanle Ohore and her three children were detained at the SARS, (Abattoir) for three days when she went to inquire about the whereabout of her husband. In the

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GOVERNOR LALONG APPROVES BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has approved the appointment of Chairmen and Members of Boards, Parastatals, Commissions and Governing Councils of Tertiary institutions in Plateau State.  Governor Lalong said the members

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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: 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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