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Nigerian Senate
Just in: Reps backtrack on death penalty, immunity bills
In a stunning U-turn, the House of Representatives has reversed its stance on two bills that had passed their second reading just 24...
Just in: Senate throws out motion to rename INEC hq after Prof. Nwosu
The Senate has rejected a proposal to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters, Abuja, after the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, a...
Motion to immortalize Prof. Nwosu “fails” in Senate
A motion to honour the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) who organized the landmark June...
Attack on Ezekwesili highlights troubling pattern in Nigerian Senate – Tietie
As the heated verbal exchange between Sen. Onyekachi Nwaebonyi and former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili continues to generate reactions, a socio-political critic...
Natasha’s suspension: Sen. Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili Engage in Heated Exchange at Senate Committee Hearing
…you are a hooligan – Ezekwesili A Senate hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President Godswill...
Low Attendance Forces National Assembly to Postpone Debate on Rivers State Emergency Rule Declaration
Despite assurances of swift debate by the House of Representatives spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi, the House failed to discuss President Bola Tinubu’s state...
Senate postpones debate on Rivers state of emergency
The Senate has suspended its debate on President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which included the suspension...
IPU: Senate dismisses Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims of impending arrest
As allegations of impending arrest by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan continue to generate controversy, the Nigerian Senate has dismissed the claims, saying they have...
Senate Backs Akpabio Amid Sexual Harassment Controversy, Passes Vote of Confidence
Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, the Senate has passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reaffirming...
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for INEC RECs, Correctional Service Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm the appointments of five nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National...
Just in: Alleged disorderly conduct: Court adjourns Natasha’s suit against Senate until March 25
Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawsuit to stop the Senate investigation into her conduct has been put on hold until March 25, 2025. Before...
“This injustice will not be sustained” Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan said after suspension
After the Senate slapped her with a six-month suspension over her face-off with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has said that...
Alleged disorderly conduct: Senate upholds committee’s report, suspends Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months after its members voted to adopt the recommendations of its committee that...
Senate orders probe into Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s ‘disorderly conduct’
The Senate on Tuesday directed its Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions to investigate what it called “disorderly conduct” of...
Dispute Over Seating Arrangement Creates Tension in Senate, Pits Akpoti-Uduaghan Against Leadership
Tensions flared in the Senate on Thursday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a seating arrangement dispute. The controversy erupted...
USAID terrorism financing allegations: Senate summons security chiefs
Amid the swirling controversy surrounding US Congressman Perry Scott’s allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funneling funds...
