Tag: Senate
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…