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The president, in the letter, explained that the loan would be used to scale up the National Social Safety Net Programme. The Senate on Thursday approved $800 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu.

Tinubu in his letter notes that this confirmation is vital for the current security situation of the country which requires concerted efforts to ensure a well protected nation. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 sought the approval of Senate for confirmation of new nominated Service Chiefs.

Rep. Jamie Raskin’s (D-MD) decision not to run for the open US Senate seat in Maryland indicates that Democrats are confident in taking back the House majority. Rep. Raskin announced his decision to run for reelection in a statement: Where can I best serve in this momentous nationwide struggle to …

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels on Friday, visited her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko at the Senate in Abuja, the country’s capital. Naija News reports that the mother of two, via her verified Instagram page, shared a video capturing the moment she arrived at the Senate to honour her husband’s invitation. Speaking …

About 13 former Governors still receive pension allowances while still serving as Senators in the 10th National Assembly.    Tribune in a report released compiled the names of the former governors who still receive pensions as serving senators. The list was released after former Governor of Ogun state, Gbenga Daniel …

FBI downplayed threats of violence by Trump supporters ahead of January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, report says. Washington, DC – United States intelligence agencies “received numerous early warnings” ahead of the 2021 attack on the Capitol but failed to accurately assess the threat, a new Senate report …

In a Senate floor speech, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) called out Republican family values hypocrites while discussing the package of three bills that the HELP Committee that he chairs will be marking up. Video: Sen. Sanders said: You know, we hear a lot of talk in this town about “family …

The Bernie Sanders (I-VT) chaired Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to mark up a significant set of labor law reforms that are aimed at addressing the needs of the working class in America. The committee, led by Sen. Bernie …

Some Nigerians who attended the funeral of late Mrs Jane Nnamani, wife of former Senate President. Ken Nnamani, became uncontrollable when the Labour party presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, arrived the venue of the funeral in Enugu state on Friday, June 16.   A viral video shows …

The remains of late Mrs Jane Nnamani, the wife of former Senate President, Ken Nnamni, was laid to rest in Amechi-Uwani Community, Enugu State on Friday, June 16.   Senate President Godswill Akpabio, state governors including the Governor of Enugu state, Peter Mbah, Kwara state governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Deputy Speaker …