Tag: Senate
Senate rejects Orji Kalu’s motion seeking suspension of project tracking by ICPC
While moving the motion, Kalu raised concerns over contractors executing federal projects experiencing challenges of fund release and budget implementation.
APC further solidifies strength in Senate as 3 Senators dump PDP
In his remarks, Akpabio said that the current administration, before assumption of office, met a challenged economy, saying that the…
Senate approves Oyedele’s appointment as Minister after screening
Oyedele’s confirmation followed a screening session that lasted over two hours, during which senators questioned him on his experience, policy…
Senate asks Tinubu to sack of CAC Registrar-General, Hussaini Magaji
Oshiomhole, while seconding the motion, added that the National Assembly would not appropriate funds for the commission in the 2026…
Senate re-passes Electoral Act amendment Bill, retains proviso on Clause 60(3)
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in his remarks, thanked the senators for their act of patriotism, saying that their actions was…
Drama in Senate as Akpoti-Uduaghan clashes with committee chairman
Senate committee membership is reportedly limited to two senators per state, selected from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Observers suggest that…
Akpabio summons senators back to plenary amid crucial issues
This was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by Emmanuel Odo, Clerk of the Senate. He said he…
Senate breaks silence: Real-time transmission of Election results doesn’t translate to E-Voting
“It is important, first of all, to understand what IReV does because there is a lot of misconception about it…
2027: Remo APC endorses governor Abiodun for Senate
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Remo Division of Ogun East Senatorial District have officially endorsed Ogun…
Atiku urges opposition to unite in pursuit of electoral reforms
Atiku stressed that real-time electronic transmission of results remained the best option for credible elections in the country.
‘We were right’- Senate reacts to Appeal Court verdict on Natasha suspension
The Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, on Monday said the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the suspension of Kogi Central Senator,…
Appeal Court backs Senate, upholds Natasha’s controversial suspension
The decision overturns part of a Federal High Court ruling last year, which had earlier described aspects of the suspension…
NLC to Senate: Make e-transmission compulsory or face mass action
He said failure to include real-time electronic transmission in the law would lead to mass protests before, during, and after…
Senate hails Tinubu’s halal economy drive
The Committee added that Nigeria’s halal strategy is inclusive, market-led and globally focused, aimed at improving standards and competitiveness while…
Senate calls emergency session amid controversy over Electoral Act
The Senate’s rejection has been widely criticized. Civil society groups, activists, and notable figures, including former minister Oby Ezekwesili and…
Abaribe, 12 other senators insist Senate passed clause on e-transmission of results
Abaribe also reiterated that a committee had been set up to harmonise the passed version of the senate and that…
JUST IN: Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The bill was approved on Wednesday after lawmakers concluded a clause-by-clause consideration in the Committee of the Whole, a process…
Senate confirms elevation of Justice Oyewole to Supreme Court
The National Judicial Council (NJC), had at its 110th Meeting held on 13 January 2026 recommended Justice Oyewole for appointment…
Senate sets date for passage of Tinubu’s N58trn 2026 budget
Tinubu had during the presentation said the N58.18 trillion budget prioritises border security, technology-enabled surveillance, and community-based peacebuilding and conflict…
Abuja-Kaduna trains slower than bicycles, senate laments
“If you are using a bicycle, you will get to Kaduna from Abuja faster than the train,” Akpabio said.
Tinubu targets reforms of governance of health institutions with 12 bills
The bill transmitted in line with Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria were conveyed alongside…
Insecurity: Senate reacts to U.S.– Nigeria military cooperation
The senate president noted that between the time the National Assembly went on recess and now, Nigeria had continued its…
2027: Atiku, Situation Room demand urgent action on Electoral Act
Although the bill passed second reading in senate on Oct. 22, 2025, it was stepped down over procedural issues and…
Senate confirms Fani-Kayode, Omokri, 62 other ambassadorial nominees
Presenting the report, the Chairman of the committee, Sen. Sani Bello, said the nominees displayed wide and in-depth knowledge of…
What INEC wants from the Senate as Nigeria prepares for 2027 polls
Senator Lalong congratulated the INEC Chairman on his appointment and noted that he took office at a time of high…
Senate confirms 3 as non-career ambassadors, 2 as NERC commissioners
President Bola Tinubu forwarded names of the three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation on Nov. 26.
Senate summons Keyamo, NCAA, FAAN, airline owners over soaring airfares
Buhari, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Aviation, expressed concern that the recent spike in airfare was inflicting hardship…
Breaking: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy Troops to Benin after Coup attempt
Akpabio described the move as both strategic and necessary, warning that unrest in any neighbouring country carries implications for the…
Senate pushes fresh NDLEA Amendment after Tinubu’s rejection
The review of the NDLEA Act, originally passed by the National Assembly in June, was halted after the President flagged…
Rowdy Senate Session as Lawmakers block ‘Bow-and-Go’ for Ex-CDS Musa
Akpabio directed the nominee to look specifically into the withdrawal of soldiers from the Kebbi school where dozens of schoolgirls…