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What do senators stand to lose when they are suspended?

For the first time in a long while, the Nigerian Senate suspended one of its own, Senator Abdul Ningi, following his controversial claim on the 2024 budget.

Reshuffle of committees, fallout of APC's intervention -Marafa

"What you see now is a result of the efforts the party has been putting in place in the last few days." Marafa said it would be correct to say that peace had returned to the upper chamber as far as the wish of the party is respected.

"He has joined them at the upper chamber, Illuminati" - Mixed reactions after Omah Lay reveals his current stand on religion

Omah Lay described his upbringing in a Christian household and how, at one point in his life, he considered becoming an Islamic convert.

Is THIS Alexander the Great's lost sacred robe? 'Royal tunic' found in ancient tomb after 2,300yrs - & the colour is key

At the entrance of the huge burial site stand two headless sphinxes appearing to guard the door. The head of one of the two sphinxes and parts of the wings were found in the burial chamber with parts of the broken marble door.

Akpabio Once Noticed I Wasn't Wearing My Ring, Asked Is This Invitation to Treat? - Senator Natasha

According to reports on Tuesday, March 18, the senator also recounted another incident that occurred within the Senate chamber.

UK records over 22000 asylum-seeking Nigerians

In 2024, 8,508 Afghans sought refuge in the UK, a development that pundits argue is the continued aftermath of the Taliban ousting of the Karzai administration in 2022.

The French village selling homes for one euro - and shock reason why

In one area of the town, property vacancy rates have reached up to 60 per cent, prompting authorities to put two empty homes on the market for just one euro each - the equivalent to 85p.

Billionaires, industry leaders, and execs urge Trump to rethink 'devastating' tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Distilled Spirits Council of the US, the Mexican Chamber of the Tequila Industry, and Spirits CanadaIn a joint statement, the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, the Mexican Chamber of the Tequila Industry, and Spirits Canada, said the implementation

'Is there office of first son?' Nigerians query Seyi Tinubu's presence at Kekere-Ekun swearing-in

A user who tweets with #Beta Countri said, "Please, I want to ask Nigerians, what exactly is the portfolio of Seyi Tinubu in this government that he is allowed in the front at the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief

Bayelsa Hotelier Threatens To Sue IGP Over N625m Lodging Debt

The lodging debt, according to the hotel owner, was incurred by the Police Special squad identified as SWAT led by one CSP Silas Adebayo, who are lodging in the facility for a reported sting operation in the Opu Nembe community.

Ambode breaks down in tears as APC bigwigs settle for Sanwo-Olu

Moody and dejected One aide in Alausa, the seat of government in Lagos, describes Ambode's mood these days as "crestfallen, somber and a tad dejected".

Senate panel rejects AGF's representative, minister's aide kicks

Okoi Obono-Obla, who was in the upper chamber to represent the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami.

Macron calls for suspension of investment in US until tariffs clarified

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Ministerial screening: Senate withholds El-Rufai's confirmation over security checks

Karimi, after El-Rufai's presentations, stood up and told the chamber that he had a petition written against the former governor over the issue of insecurity in Southern Kaduna.

Saraki, Ekweremadu Back Melaye Against Recall, Says Exercise No Fear

They got INEC database of registered voters and copied in one writing into a recall register and forged all the signature," he said.

Angry Senators Hatch Plot to Impeach Akpabio Over His Actions, Hold Meetings

"As a matter of fact, they had consulted one of their colleagues chairing a sensitive committee of the upper chamber over the sinister move.

6 game-changing liquid projects set to transform Nigeria by 2030

Ogo by Optimum Petroleum The Ogo project is operated by Optimum Petroleum. Phase one of the final investment decision (FID) is expected in 2027, while the FID for phase two is expected in 2028.