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NMCO generates over N8.1bn revenue

Senate commends NMCO over N8.2bn revenue in 2024

By John Ameh
Senate moves to legalise trade, Senate threatens Works Minister, HoS, others with warrant of arrest, Senate expresses worry over unpaid death benefits in military, Early passage of 2025 budget lies with Presidency, not us — Senate, Tax reform bills: We won't suspend legislative action, Senate vows, Senate seeks establishment of vocational/technical institute in Benue,Demolition in FCT: Senate asks Wike to halt action, Insurance: Senate jacks up minimum capital base to N35bn, Senate passes 2025 budget for second reading, adjourns till Jan 14, Senate orders NOA NAN , Senate insists on census this year, Audit reports: Senate threatens FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs CEOs, others with warrant of arrest, At last, Senate to hold public hearing on Tinubu's tax reform bills, Conduct by-elections to fill Ubah, Okpebholo's seats, Senate tells INEC

Why fresh census must be conducted in 2025 — Senate

By Taiwo Amodu
to traditional rulers NASS approves N140bn, Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children By Michael Ovat - Awka The Anambra Police Command has rescued 18 children suspected to be victims of child trafficking syndicate in the State. The Command also arrested three suspects in connection with the plot to traffic those children out of Anambra state to a yet to be identified town in the country. According to the State Police Commissioner CP Ikioye Orutigu who briefed journalists in Awka, on Monday his committment to tackle crimes, narrated that the three suspects are helping the Police in it’s investigation . According to him, the 18 children have been handed over to the Anambra state government for intensive medical attention and rehabilitation. “I am pleased to address you and Ndi Anambra today on yet another breakthrough on our commitment to protecting vulnerable children and combating human trafficking in the State” “Police Operatives attached to 3-3 divisional Headquaters on an intelligent-led information investigation on 15/2/2025 arrested one Mr Odinakachukwu Okorie ‘M’, Ifunanya Ogbonna ‘F’ and a fake medical doctor Mr Daniel Ikebuilo ‘M’ and rescued ten (10) looking malnourished Children in an apartment in Inland-town Onitsha” “The Divisional Police Headquaters have been monitoring one of the alleged suspects Odinakachukwu in the area on the receipt of a report on 28/07/2024 about a missing 6-year-old boy in the neighbourhood” “The Operatives having enough evidence quickly arrested Odinakachukwu Okorie on the receipt of the second complaint on 13/2/2025 of a missing 5-year-old girl in the same area”. “During interrogation, the suspect mentioned Ifunanya as part of the child stealing syndicate.” “Further revelation led to the rescue of both children earlier reported missing and the arrest of Mr Daniel Ikebuilo (a Fake Doctor). Before their Odinakachukwu and Ifunaya confessed to have perfected their plans to flee with the 5-year-old girl to Abuja” “Ifunanya also confessed to having sold the Child One million Naria (#1,000,000) to Mr Daniel”. “The Police still acting on information gathered,further rescued eight other children in an apartment in Inland town, Onitsha”. “To this end, the Command sought the assistance of the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women’s Affairs for custody, medical attention, and care to help the children recover from the ordeal” “This achievement highlights the importance of community-police collaboration and intelligence gathering in combating child trafficking” “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion to their parent.” he said. Senate confirms Okoye, Border closure not effective, Tax reform bills, Strike: Senate promises passage of new minimum wage bill, 2024 budget cycle

Senators, Reps seek more funding for Marine & Blue economy sector

By John Ameh and Tyavzua Saanyol
Fiscal responsibility commission helpless, Senate threatens to sanction MDAs, Senate confirms seven ministerial nominees, Labour Party Senators, Oronsaye report Senators, Senate new minimum wage

Fiscal responsibility commission helpless with N1.6bn budget — Senate panel

By John Ameh
APGA commends Senate

APGA commends Senate on confirmation of Mark Okoye as SEDC boss

By Michael Ovat
to traditional rulers NASS approves N140bn, Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children By Michael Ovat - Awka The Anambra Police Command has rescued 18 children suspected to be victims of child trafficking syndicate in the State. The Command also arrested three suspects in connection with the plot to traffic those children out of Anambra state to a yet to be identified town in the country. According to the State Police Commissioner CP Ikioye Orutigu who briefed journalists in Awka, on Monday his committment to tackle crimes, narrated that the three suspects are helping the Police in it’s investigation . According to him, the 18 children have been handed over to the Anambra state government for intensive medical attention and rehabilitation. “I am pleased to address you and Ndi Anambra today on yet another breakthrough on our commitment to protecting vulnerable children and combating human trafficking in the State” “Police Operatives attached to 3-3 divisional Headquaters on an intelligent-led information investigation on 15/2/2025 arrested one Mr Odinakachukwu Okorie ‘M’, Ifunanya Ogbonna ‘F’ and a fake medical doctor Mr Daniel Ikebuilo ‘M’ and rescued ten (10) looking malnourished Children in an apartment in Inland-town Onitsha” “The Divisional Police Headquaters have been monitoring one of the alleged suspects Odinakachukwu in the area on the receipt of a report on 28/07/2024 about a missing 6-year-old boy in the neighbourhood” “The Operatives having enough evidence quickly arrested Odinakachukwu Okorie on the receipt of the second complaint on 13/2/2025 of a missing 5-year-old girl in the same area”. “During interrogation, the suspect mentioned Ifunanya as part of the child stealing syndicate.” “Further revelation led to the rescue of both children earlier reported missing and the arrest of Mr Daniel Ikebuilo (a Fake Doctor). Before their Odinakachukwu and Ifunaya confessed to have perfected their plans to flee with the 5-year-old girl to Abuja” “Ifunanya also confessed to having sold the Child One million Naria (#1,000,000) to Mr Daniel”. “The Police still acting on information gathered,further rescued eight other children in an apartment in Inland town, Onitsha”. “To this end, the Command sought the assistance of the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women’s Affairs for custody, medical attention, and care to help the children recover from the ordeal” “This achievement highlights the importance of community-police collaboration and intelligence gathering in combating child trafficking” “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion to their parent.” he said. Senate confirms Okoye, Border closure not effective, Tax reform bills, Strike: Senate promises passage of new minimum wage bill, 2024 budget cycle

2025 budget: Senate rejects N8.9bn for Information Ministry

By Taiwo Amodu
to traditional rulers NASS approves N140bn, Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children By Michael Ovat - Awka The Anambra Police Command has rescued 18 children suspected to be victims of child trafficking syndicate in the State. The Command also arrested three suspects in connection with the plot to traffic those children out of Anambra state to a yet to be identified town in the country. According to the State Police Commissioner CP Ikioye Orutigu who briefed journalists in Awka, on Monday his committment to tackle crimes, narrated that the three suspects are helping the Police in it’s investigation . According to him, the 18 children have been handed over to the Anambra state government for intensive medical attention and rehabilitation. “I am pleased to address you and Ndi Anambra today on yet another breakthrough on our commitment to protecting vulnerable children and combating human trafficking in the State” “Police Operatives attached to 3-3 divisional Headquaters on an intelligent-led information investigation on 15/2/2025 arrested one Mr Odinakachukwu Okorie ‘M’, Ifunanya Ogbonna ‘F’ and a fake medical doctor Mr Daniel Ikebuilo ‘M’ and rescued ten (10) looking malnourished Children in an apartment in Inland-town Onitsha” “The Divisional Police Headquaters have been monitoring one of the alleged suspects Odinakachukwu in the area on the receipt of a report on 28/07/2024 about a missing 6-year-old boy in the neighbourhood” “The Operatives having enough evidence quickly arrested Odinakachukwu Okorie on the receipt of the second complaint on 13/2/2025 of a missing 5-year-old girl in the same area”. “During interrogation, the suspect mentioned Ifunanya as part of the child stealing syndicate.” “Further revelation led to the rescue of both children earlier reported missing and the arrest of Mr Daniel Ikebuilo (a Fake Doctor). Before their Odinakachukwu and Ifunaya confessed to have perfected their plans to flee with the 5-year-old girl to Abuja” “Ifunanya also confessed to having sold the Child One million Naria (#1,000,000) to Mr Daniel”. “The Police still acting on information gathered,further rescued eight other children in an apartment in Inland town, Onitsha”. “To this end, the Command sought the assistance of the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women’s Affairs for custody, medical attention, and care to help the children recover from the ordeal” “This achievement highlights the importance of community-police collaboration and intelligence gathering in combating child trafficking” “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion to their parent.” he said. Senate confirms Okoye, Border closure not effective, Tax reform bills, Strike: Senate promises passage of new minimum wage bill, 2024 budget cycle

FULL LIST: Senate confirms Okoye, Lawal, Ma’aji, 31 others for SEDC, NWDC boards

By Rachael Omidiji
condition of federal highways, Senate to continue deliberations, Immunisation funding gaps in Nigeria

Tax reform bills: Senate to continue deliberations with FG — Senator Morro

By Taiwo Amodu
The Senate governance

2025: The Senate, governance and public expectation

By John Ameh
Senate okays Tinubu’s request, South-South Development Commission Bill , Senate under Akpabio promoting democracy, Akpabio Nigeria challenges

2025 budget: Don’t expect passage before January 31st — Senate

By Sikiru Obarayese
Senate moves to legalise trade, Senate threatens Works Minister, HoS, others with warrant of arrest, Senate expresses worry over unpaid death benefits in military, Early passage of 2025 budget lies with Presidency, not us — Senate, Tax reform bills: We won't suspend legislative action, Senate vows, Senate seeks establishment of vocational/technical institute in Benue,Demolition in FCT: Senate asks Wike to halt action, Insurance: Senate jacks up minimum capital base to N35bn, Senate passes 2025 budget for second reading, adjourns till Jan 14, Senate orders NOA NAN , Senate insists on census this year, Audit reports: Senate threatens FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs CEOs, others with warrant of arrest, At last, Senate to hold public hearing on Tinubu's tax reform bills, Conduct by-elections to fill Ubah, Okpebholo's seats, Senate tells INEC

Senate passes 2025 budget for second reading, adjourns till Jan 14

By John Ameh
BDCs to buy $25,000 weekly, Bill to ban foreign currency for transactions

Senate moves to prohibit use of foreign currencies in Nigeria

By Taiwo Amodu
Senate moves to legalise trade, Senate threatens Works Minister, HoS, others with warrant of arrest, Senate expresses worry over unpaid death benefits in military, Early passage of 2025 budget lies with Presidency, not us — Senate, Tax reform bills: We won't suspend legislative action, Senate vows, Senate seeks establishment of vocational/technical institute in Benue,Demolition in FCT: Senate asks Wike to halt action, Insurance: Senate jacks up minimum capital base to N35bn, Senate passes 2025 budget for second reading, adjourns till Jan 14, Senate orders NOA NAN , Senate insists on census this year, Audit reports: Senate threatens FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs CEOs, others with warrant of arrest, At last, Senate to hold public hearing on Tinubu's tax reform bills, Conduct by-elections to fill Ubah, Okpebholo's seats, Senate tells INEC

Insurance: Senate jacks up minimum capital base to N35bn

By John Ameh
biola as former president, decision to step down, Okorafor endorses Orji Kalu, Orji Kalu as governor, Kalu Tinubu

Again, Senator Kalu wins ‘Best Constituency Development’ Award

By Shola Adekola
NASS doubts FG’s commitment to diversify economy Nigeria to regional govt, Northern elders urge Nigerians, Prioritise LG autonomy, NASS moves in LGA elections, Why lawmakers’ pay package has drawn more questions than, 2025 budget: NASS announces end of January as tentative date for passage, NASS criticises 2024 budget over recurrent-capital expenditure discrepancy

Senate pledges support for auto industry laws to reduce vehicle assembly costs

By Seyi Sokoya
Senate moves to legalise trade, Senate threatens Works Minister, HoS, others with warrant of arrest, Senate expresses worry over unpaid death benefits in military, Early passage of 2025 budget lies with Presidency, not us — Senate, Tax reform bills: We won't suspend legislative action, Senate vows, Senate seeks establishment of vocational/technical institute in Benue,Demolition in FCT: Senate asks Wike to halt action, Insurance: Senate jacks up minimum capital base to N35bn, Senate passes 2025 budget for second reading, adjourns till Jan 14, Senate orders NOA NAN , Senate insists on census this year, Audit reports: Senate threatens FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs CEOs, others with warrant of arrest, At last, Senate to hold public hearing on Tinubu's tax reform bills, Conduct by-elections to fill Ubah, Okpebholo's seats, Senate tells INEC

Demolition in FCT: Senate asks Wike to halt action

By Taiwo Amodu
Senate moves to legalise trade, Senate threatens Works Minister, HoS, others with warrant of arrest, Senate expresses worry over unpaid death benefits in military, Early passage of 2025 budget lies with Presidency, not us — Senate, Tax reform bills: We won't suspend legislative action, Senate vows, Senate seeks establishment of vocational/technical institute in Benue,Demolition in FCT: Senate asks Wike to halt action, Insurance: Senate jacks up minimum capital base to N35bn, Senate passes 2025 budget for second reading, adjourns till Jan 14, Senate orders NOA NAN , Senate insists on census this year, Audit reports: Senate threatens FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs CEOs, others with warrant of arrest, At last, Senate to hold public hearing on Tinubu's tax reform bills, Conduct by-elections to fill Ubah, Okpebholo's seats, Senate tells INEC

Senate seeks establishment of vocational/technical institute in Benue

By John Ameh
Okpebholo inaugurates, Ayakoro community in Bayelsa deserves governorship slot providing quality education, Okpebholo submits six commissioner-nominees, Assets verification committee, Edo govt suspends consultancy services, Okpebholo swears in three judges rejected by Obaseki, Gov Okpebholo appoints Anthonia Njoku as Edo specialist hospital CMD, Edo Central: Senate declares Okpebholo's seat vacant, Suspended Edo LG chairmen dare Okpebholo, vow to continue in office, Edo govt launches back-to-farm initiative

Edo Central: Senate declares Okpebholo’s seat vacant

By Sandra Nwaokolo
reduce cost of producing vehicles, Tax reform bills South-East lawmakers, federal varsity in Kachia Kaduna

Senate targets laws to reduce cost of producing vehicles in Nigeria

By Sylvester Okoruwa
State police will deepen internal security, end fuel subsidy Senate leader

Senate under Akpabio’s watch not giving Tinubu sleep — Senate Leader

By Taiwo Amodu

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