![Laxmi Pawar's 11 member family lives in a small apartment in Mahul with little ventilation, and most residents have experienced health problems [Rashi Arora-Al Jazeera]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/14063009-218x150.jpg "Toxic air plagues poor residents of housing colony in Mumbai")
Senate
Senate approves N10 billion for Kogi
The Senate has approved promissory notes and bond issuance of N10.069 billion to Kogi State as refund for projects executed on behalf of the federal government.
US House set to start public Trump impeachment hearings
In a late July call with Zelenskiy, Trump asked the Ukrainian leader for "a favor," the investigation of Biden, his son Hunter Biden's work at a Ukrainian natural gas company, and a debunked theory that Ukraine had meddled in the 2016 election that Trump won, not Russia, as the U.S. intelligence community concluded.
Senate wants NNPC to re-evaluate pipelines surveillance measures
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, said government officials conniving with criminals involved in vandalising oil pipelines should be sanctioned and prosecuted if identified.
Senator Lawan: Officials conniving with pipeline vandals must be sanctioned, prosecuted
The President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, said officials of government conniving with criminals involved in vandalising oil pipelines should be prosecuted if identified.
Bolivia: Senator Jeanine Áñez declares self interim president
Bolivian opposition senator Jeanine Áñez has declared herself interim president of the South American country following Evo Morales’ resignation.
Senate seeks federal government ban on textile importation
The Senate on Tuesday appealed to the Federal Government to ban the importation of textiles in the country for a period of five years to allow for the production of local textile materials.
Senator Lawan: Senate’ll pass 2020 budget on November 28
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has asked the Committee on Appropriations to lay its report on the 2020 budget on November 26, for consideration and passage before the end of the month.
Senator Omo-Agege: Tam David-West a grat patriot
Even now that he has passed on to eternal realms, Prof. Tamunoemi Sokari David-West will forever be remembered as a great patriot and intellectual of formidable standing at home and abroad, Deputy President of the Senate Ovie Omo-Agege has said.
Senate proposes bill to establish agency for hate speech
The Senate has introduced a bill which seeks to establish a federal government agency to check hate speech in the country.
Senate to invite NLNG over $10 billion Train 7 project
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Teslim Folarin, says the Senate will invite the Nigeria LNG Limited to ensure compliance with local content laws in its 10 billion dollars Train 7 project.
Akwa Ibom North West: Appeal Court ruling an opportunity to widen lead – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has welcomed the judgement of the Court of Appeal on the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial election which nullified the election of Chris Ekpenyong and ordered a rerun in only one local government area – Essien Udim Local Government Area – between Mr Ekpenyong and Godswill Akpabio, a former Senate minority leader.
Senate President preaches love, peace, tolerance at Eid-El-Maulud
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the commemoration of this year's Eid-El-Maulud.
Reps minority leader rejects PDP’s allegations of disloyalty, warns of implosion
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has denied fresh allegations of disloyalty leveled against him by the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, warning that poor handling of the crisis within the ranks of the party in the House of Representatives could lead to its destruction.
Appeal court affirms Senator Orker-Jev’s election
The Court of Appeal Makurdi Judicial Division has upheld the decision of the National/State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, which affirmed the election of Emmanuel Orker-Jev as Senator representing Benue North West Senatorial district.
Senate to support $10 billion NLNG investment in gas sector
The Senate is throwing its full weight behind the 10billion dollars Train seven Project investment in the nation’s gas sector, by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG).
Senate urges police to investigate Onitsha tanker accidents
The Senate on Thursday called on the Nigeria Police Force, in conjunction with the Federal Road Safety Corps, to investigate the circumstances that led to the fire outbreak that gutted properties in Onitsha late October.
Senator Kalu: Appeal court ruling has vindicated me
Following the affirmation of the victory of the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 23, 2019 National Assembly election in Abia North Senatorial District, by the Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, the former Governor has re-assured Nigerians of his unwavering and determined efforts in advancing the cause of the people.
Zenith Labour Party urges President Buhari to reappoint Ibrahim Magu as EFCC chairman
The National Chairman of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) Dan Nwanyawu, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to send Mr Ibrahim Magu to the Senate for confirmation as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
Recent Stories
AFCONQ: Viewers fault ‘poor’ TV coverage of Nigeria-Benin match
Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the quality of television broadcast of Nigeria versus Benin Group L opener of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday.
AFCONQ: Nigeria, Senegal win as Cameroon held at home
Nigeria came from behind to get their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign to a positive start with a 2-1 Group L win over Benin at Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo.
Shock as pastor feeds members with millipedes, beer as holy communion
The senior Pastor of Rabboni Centre Ministries in South Africa, Lesego Daniel, has shocked the world after he fed his church members with millipede and beer as holy communion.
Appeal Court ruling: Akwa Ibom governor reaffirms commitment to service
Governor Udom Emmanuel has affirmed his determination to run a Christ-centric government which will be transparent, accountable and dedicated to serving Akwa Ibom people.
![Laxmi Pawar's 11 member family lives in a small apartment in Mahul with little ventilation, and most residents have experienced health problems [Rashi Arora-Al Jazeera]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/14063009-150x150.jpg "Toxic air plagues poor residents of housing colony in Mumbai")
Toxic air plagues poor residents of housing colony in Mumbai
After a year of living in her one-bedroom apartment in Mahul, a housing colony on the eastern front of Mumbai, Anita Dhole moved out - to live on a footpath.
Most Popular
Kwara governor visits, directs immediate fix of Olunlade flooding crisis
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has visited Olunlade/Idiogede communities, where he assured residents that his administration would immediately fix the flooding problem in the area.
Telcos: Fuel supply suspension to filling stations in border areas threatens telecoms operations
Telecoms operators (Telcos) under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has warned that the directive given by Nigerian Customs Service to suspend the supply of petroleum products to filling stations within 20km of all border areas, could crumble telecoms operations in the country with serious adverse effect on service quality.
Blind singer goes from streets to stardom in northern Nigeria
Yahaya Makaho feels his way to the microphone before launching into a song for his new album at a recording studio in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna.
Jigawa assemblyman sponsors free eye surgery for 130 constituents
A member representing Bulangu Constituency in Jigawa House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmad-Soja, on Saturday sponsored free eye surgery for 130 constituents to treat cataract and trachoma.
Governor Lalong: Africa must look inward in tackling common challenges
Plateau State Governor and Chairman of Northern Governors Forum Simon Lalong has urged African countries to close ranks and explore way of resolving conflicts and other challenges on the continent rather than visiting other continents for solutions.