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As the Chattered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professional of Nigeria (CIFIPIN) bill awaits concurrence by the Senate and the House of Representatives before being transmitted for presidential assent, the CIFIPIN has drawn the attention of lawmakers to two fresh bills with similar mandates. The Institute said the two private …

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has constituted a seven-member conference committee on the Electoral Amendment Bill. Members of the committee are Kabiru Gaya (North-west), Ajibola Basiru (South-west) and Danjuma Goje (North-east). Others are Uche Ekwunife (South-east), Sani Musa (North-central) and Matthew Urhoghide (South-south). The Senate Leader, Abdullahi Yahaya, will lead …

The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the appointment of the Secretary and Board members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The request was contained in a letter dated September 17, 2021, and read during the plenary on Tuesday by the Senate President, Ahmad …

The Senate said on Wednesday that only those involved in budget preparation would accompany President to the National Assembly on Thursday. The President is expected to present the 2021 national budget estimates to the joint session of the federal parliament on Thursday. The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, told …

The Senate on Wednesday resolved to thoroughly investigate the recent extrajudicial killings across the country by operatives of the Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This was sequel to the adoption of a motion raised via Orders 42 and 52 of the Senate Rules by the Chairman of the Senate committee …