8 d. ago Senate moves to make June 12 presidential address to NASS mandatory

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled address to a joint session of the National Assembly on tomorrow, the Senate is making moves to institutionalise the tradition through legislation. Tinubu had in 2024 appeared before the lawmakers, during which he participated in the official rendition of the now-restored national anthem but […] The post Senate moves to make June 12 presidential address to NASS mandatory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Imo East: Onyewuchi commissions electricity, water projects in constituency

The senator representing Imo East senatorial district and the leader of the Peoples’ Movement, Sen. Ezenwa Onyewuchi has commissioned a 500KVA transformer substation at Ihenworie Ogwuama Ahiara in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. He also commissioned a 10,000 capacity solar powered borehole with solar street lights at Christ Anglican Church, Owerri. The […] The post Imo East: Onyewuchi commissions electricity, water projects in constituency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Natasha accuses Akpabio of power abuse, describes suspension as premeditated

By Rita Ugo The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has broken her silence over the controversial March 6 suspension from the Senate, stressing that her removal was not over a mere seating disagreement, but a premeditated move by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to silence her. In an interview with Adeola Fayehun on her […] The post Natasha accuses Akpabio of power abuse, describes suspension as premeditated appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago National Assembly endorses Tinubu for 2027, praises achievements

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election at the APC National Summit in Abuja’s State House Conference Centre. Senate President Godswill Akpabio moved the motion, seconded by House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, with support from principal officers, signalling […] The post National Assembly endorses Tinubu for 2027, praises achievements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Senate summons NAFDAC over rising use of harmful chemicals to ripen fruit

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has summoned the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to provide explanations on the increasing use of harmful chemicals by fruit sellers to induce artificial ripening of fruits across the country. This followed a motion sponsored by Ani Anthony Okorle, titled: “Urgent need to investigate […] The post Senate summons NAFDAC over rising use of harmful chemicals to ripen fruit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Senate moves to criminalise artificial ripening of fruits, foods

The Senate has moved to outlaw the use of harmful chemicals in the artificial ripening of fruits, a practice widespread read more Senate moves to criminalise artificial ripening of fruits, foods

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4 w. ago Senate Moves To Curb Hazardous Chemicals For Ripening Fruits

The Nigerian Senate has taken steps to address growing public health threat posed by the artificial ripening of fruits through the use of toxic chemicals. The Senate, in a motion sponsored by Senator Ani Okorie (Ebonyi South), raised the alarm over continued use of hazardous substances like calcium carbide by fruit vendors across the country. […]

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4 w. ago Senate moves to criminalise use of toxic chemicals in fruit ripening

Tribune Online Senate moves to criminalise use of toxic chemicals in fruit ripening The use of toxic chemicals for fruit ripening has led to serious health concerns, including cancer, kidney failure, and other life-threatening illnesses. Senate moves to criminalise use of toxic chemicals in fruit ripening Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Senate mandates 30% minimum value addition in raw materials processing

…moves to pass value-addition bill this week The Nigerian Senate is set to pass the 30% Minimum Value-Addition Bill this read more Senate mandates 30% minimum value addition in raw materials processing

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4 w. ago Senate Moves To Establish Central Agency For Managing Recovered Assets

The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022, with a key proposal to establish a new centralised agency to oversee the management of assets and properties recovered from unlawful activities. Titled the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Bill, 2025 (SB. […]

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4 w. ago Senate moves to cut EFCC, ICPC powers, create Asset Recovery Agency

The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) read more Senate moves to cut EFCC, ICPC powers, create Asset Recovery Agency

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