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Kogi constituents sign petition to recall Natasha Akpoti from senate
Pro-Akpoti protesters, on the other hand, accused the Senate of trying to bully and intimidate a…
Federal High Court lifts order restraining Senate on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The ruling by Justice Obiora Egwuatu effectively restores the Senate’s authority to carry out its constitutional…
Senate says Natasha suspended for insulting Akpabio not sexual harassment allegation
Nigerians have continued to criticise the Senate for suspending Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan without looking into the substance…
Akpabio to critics: ‘Don’t make statements on issues you don’t understand’
His remarks come in response to criticisms surrounding the recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan for…
Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s not suspended over sexual harassment claims – Senate
This coordinated misinformation campaign is nothing more than an attempt to politicise a disciplinary action. By…
Senate suspends Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months
An attempt by the Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro (Benue South) to have the suspension period…
Senate to hold public hearing on key Tax Reform Bills
These bills, submitted by President Bola Tinubu in 2024, have passed second reading in both legislative…
Senate probes alleged USAID link to Boko Haram, summons security chiefs
The allegations, made by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry, have sparked concerns within the Nigerian government. By…
Senate revises laws establishing regional development commissions, NYSC Trust Fund
Invoking Orders 1(b) and 52(6) of the Senate Standing Orders, 2023 (as amended), the Senate rescinded…
Senate approves Tinubu’s request to dismiss Adamawa, Sokoto, Abia RECs
They were accused of violating the Electoral Act, compromising election processes, and abandoning their duties without…
Senate asks FCDA to suspend demolitions in FCT
The Senate urges the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to stop further demolitions of structures, except…
Tax Reform Bills: Senate, FG meet Thursday to resolve contentious issues
President Bola Tinubu had in September, 2024, forwarded the bills seeking to overhaul the tax administration…
Tax Reform Bills scales second reading in Senate
Leading debate on the bill, the leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, explained that it…
Alleged Misconduct: Senate removes Umar from CCT chairman position
According to the Senate, the erstwhile chairman’s actions were unbecoming of a holder of such an…
Senate shifts screening of seven ministerial nominees to Wednesday
The screening has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 30.’’ The Senate on Tuesday postponed screening of…
Declare state of emergency on protection of girl-child, Senate tells FG
A significant number of Senators expressed their support for the motion, two days ahead of the…
Akpabio: Senate to amend Constitution to empower Supreme Court Judgement on Council Autonomy
The Senate, under my leadership will tinker with the constitution to ensure that the judgment is…
Senate ‘ll tinker with constitution to give power to Supreme Court judgement on councils’ autonomy – Akpabio
I thank President Bola Tinubu, for looking for a way to bring the all needed autonomy…
Senate vows to expose economic saboteurs in petroleum sector, importers of hazardous products
The Senate has vowed to expose saboteurs in the nation’s petroleum sector and those responsible for…
Senate removes Ndume as Majority Whip for saying Tinubu unaware of Nigerians’ sufferings
Sen. Ndume had come under fire for accusing the President of being unaware of the sufferings…
Senate seeks improved budgetary provision for SEC
You are aware that people have lost confidence in the capital market, in stock because of…
Sen. Ningi gets 3 months suspension over budget padding allegation
His suspension was sequel to the adoption of the prayers of a motion moved by Ogun…
Senate urges FG to introduce food stamps
This is as a measure to cushion the resultant hardships and sufferings on the poor/less privileged…
Senate demands probe of crash that killed Wigwe, ex-NGX chairman
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in his remarks, said Wigwe was a “pan-Africanist, who took Access Bank…
Senate adjourns briefing by service chiefs on worsening insecurity
The service chiefs were scheduled to brief the senators on the insecurity today. By Deborah Hassan…
Senate to pass 2024 budget today
This was revealed by the Clerk to the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze, in a statement issued on…
Umahi’s younger brother wants to replace him in Senate
Austin Umahi, the younger brother to former Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi, has indicated interest to…
Senate Confirms Maida as NCC boss
The Senate had last week referred his nomination and request for confirmation by President Tinubu to…