Tag: Senate
Senate to screen Defence Minister nominee Gen. Musa Wednesday
He added that the letter “will be read on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday. Subsequently, it will immediately…
Nigerians kick back as Senate moves to raise soft drink taxes
He urged the government to look for better ways to raise money, such as widening the tax base, improving tax…
Senate confirms Omidiran, 37 others as FCC Chairman, Commissioners
Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Olalere Oyewumi, said from their résumé, the nominees had different positions both locally and internationally.
Insecurity: Senate proposes death penalty for kidnappers
The resolution requires that, upon conviction for kidnapping, the death penalty must be enforced,” the Senate said. Lawmakers said this…
Kebbi abduction: Senate urges Tinubu to urgently recruit 100,000 military personnel
Lawmakers who expressed outrage over the dastardly act noted that the renewed assault on schools raises questions on if funds…
Senate says Tinubu’s NERC CEO nominee ‘carries baggage of complaints’
President Bola Tinubu had early last month written to the Senate, Seeking the confirmation of the appointment of Engr. Abdullahi…
Kano APC urges calm as members fight dirty over NERC Chairman
The state APC chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, said ongoing accusations and counter-accusations surrounding the confirmation of Engr. Ramat as NERC…
Tinubu seeks N1.15trn domestic loan to close deficit in 2025 budget
The Senate had last week approved Tinubu’s request to obtain a total of $2.847 billion in fresh foreign financing to…
Tinubu nominates Enugu’s Attorney-General Udeh as Minister
Dr Udeh, currently serving as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State, was described by Tinubu as a…
Political surprise in Senate as Natasha invites Akpabio to Kogi for project commissioning
The invitation is seen as a sign of reconciliation between the two senators after their disagreement earlier this year. In…
Senate to screen service chiefs Wednesday
The President of the senate said that it was important to screen and confirm the Chief of Defence Staff and…
Senate confirms Wamakko, 5 others RMAFC commissioners
Chairman of the committee, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi who presented the report said that the committee was confident that the nominees…
Breaking: Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of new service chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of the newly appointed service chiefs.
Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman
Tinubu, had earlier in a letter to the Senate, urged the members of the red chamber to expedite action on…
Natasha Akpoti: When drama overshadows substance in the Senate
In more mature democracies such as the U.S. Senate, lawmakers often seek co-sponsors before presenting motions to ensure support and…
All eyes on senate as Amupitan faces INEC confirmation test
“The exercise is scheduled to hold at the Senate Chamber, National Assembly Complex. Members of the Senate Press Corps are…
Ikpea, Nwachukwu sworn in as new senators
The swearing in follows recent by elections conducted to fill two vacant Senate seats, one previously held by Monday Okpebholo,…
Akpabio: 33m Nigerians facing acute food insecurity, urgent actions required
He noted that Nigerians are facing rising living costs, insecurity and unstable power supply, urging lawmakers to work closely with…
Senate resumes after recess as Natasha returns from suspension
In a display of international solidarity, some senators were seen wearing the colours and attire symbolising Palestinian identity, in support…
Akpabio’s senate celebrates milestones, passes 90 bills
He also commended Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin for ensuring legislative continuity in Akpabio’s absence, stating that the Senate’s operations…
Natasha’s resumption: Ezekwesili tasks Senate, Nigerians
statement she personally signed, the country's two-time minister urged Nigerians to unify their voices and take a collective stand against…
Again, Senate stops Natasha’s return, gives reasons
letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, dated September 4, 2025, the Senate acknowledged…
Senate moves to probe K1, female passenger’s face-off with airlines
The Senate has waded into two recent high-profile incidents involving airline passengers, vowing to investigate and hold all parties accountable.…
Ohanaeze fumes over bill to make Ooni, Sultan exclusive co-chair of Traditional Rulers Council
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide said the move by the senate would be at the expense of apex traditional rulers from other…
Akpoti-Uduaghan can’t enforce judgment she appealed – Legal expert
Harries wondered if taking the laws into one’s hands, as shown by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct, was the right way to enforce…
Senate approves external borrowing plan of $21.5bn, N757bn pension bond arrears
The loan request, according to the president, is aimed at funding various critical national development projects across key sectors of…
Why we can’t recall Akpoti-Uduaghan now – Senate
Senate said the clarification became necessary following circulating claims by the suspended senator that she intends to resume at the…
Senate removes Senator Natasha as Head of Diaspora Committee
Earlier in March, she was suspended from the Senate for alleged misconduct after a dispute with Senate President Akpabio over…
Senate seeks N200m compensation for child killed by NDLEA stray bullet
The second younger child Eromonsele Omhonria had bullet into his eyes that has rendered that child almost blind.
Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees into boards of 4 Rivers agencies
The confirmation followed the presentation of the report on screening by the Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers at plenary…