The Senate has cut short its ongoing recess and recalled lawmakers for an emergency plenary session to address urgent national issues, with insecurity topping the […]
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States Accuse National Assembly of Attempting to Reclaim Electricity Powers Granted Under Constitution
A fresh dispute is brewing in Nigeria’s power sector as electricity regulators from 16 states have accused the National Assembly of attempting to take back […]
2027 Senate Battle: Governors, Ex-Governors Move to Unseat Sitting Lawmakers
A major political realignment is already taking shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, as no fewer than 10 serving and former governors position themselves […]
Senate Advances Bill to Overhaul Police Trust Fund, Sparks Debate Over Funding Model
The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act, 2019 and establish a new legal […]
Senate Approves Electronic Transmission of Results After Public Outcry
The Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV), following widespread public backlash over an earlier controversial clause […]
Senate Names 12-Member Committee to Resolve Electoral Amendment Bill Dispute
The Senate has appointed a 12-member committee to work with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act, following the controversy and tension that […]
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request to Deploy Troops to Benin
The Senate has given the green light for President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, following the attempted military […]
Senate Deputy President Hails Tinubu’s Swift Action to Thwart Benin Coup
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has praised President Bola Tinubu for promptly approving Nigerian military support to counter the attempted coup in […]
Senate Moves to Establish a Single National Emergency Number
The Senate on Tuesday took a major step toward overhauling Nigeria’s emergency response system as lawmakers began the second reading of a bill that seeks […]
Senate Replaces Suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Despite Court Ruling
The Nigerian Senate has named Senator Aniekan Bassey as the new Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations, effectively replacing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, […]