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Senate launches investigation into management of Safe Schools Initiative funds
A Senate committee has begun probing the financial management of the Safe Schools Initiative, mandating that the government provide a full account of all funds and grants allocated to school security.
Oshiomhole accuses Akpabio of violating their agreement
Senator Adams Oshiomhole claimed Senate President Godswill Akpabio broke their truce after the latter brought up a controversial video involving the former Edo State governor.
Senate Approves Former FUOYE VC Fasina as Ambassador Following Heated Debate
Despite protests from civil society groups regarding pending court cases, the Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Fasina as a non-career ambassador.
Akpabio Signals Potential Legal Action Against National Assembly Contractor Over Audio Failures
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is threatening legal action against the contractor who renovated the National Assembly over persistent microphone malfunctions during legislative sessions.
AMLSN Commends Senate for Med Lab University Bill, Urges Prompt Presidential Approval
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria has endorsed the Senate's bill for the new Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos and called on President Tinubu to sign it into law.
Senate Authorizes N404 Billion Budget for Police Trust Fund for 2025 and 2026
The Senate has approved a N404.07 billion budget for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund for 2025 and 2026, aimed at improving national security and police infrastructure.
Senate Authorizes N403.1 Billion for Nigeria Police Trust Fund 2025-2026 Budgets
The Nigerian Senate has approved a combined budget of N403.1 billion for the Police Trust Fund for 2025 and 2026 to enhance operational capacity and infrastructure.
Senate spokesperson denies lawmaker involvement in 110 billion vehicle purchase
Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu states that individual lawmakers were not involved in the controversial N110 billion vehicle procurement, asserting that the National Assembly's bureaucracy manages all such acquisitions.