Nigerian Senate

2027 Polls: Senate Cuts INEC Notice Period to 300 Days to Avoid Ramadan Clash

In an emergency session on Tuesday, the Senate moved to protect the 2027 election cycle from significant religious and logistical disruptions.  By adjusting...

Conditional Approval: Senate Finally Embraces Electronic Results

After previously rejecting the move, the upper chamber on Tuesday endorsed the electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 polls. This...

Tempers Flare in Senate During High-Stakes Electoral Act Debate

The Senate descended into chaos during Tuesday’s plenary as lawmakers moved to adopt the minutes from the previous Wednesday. The tension began when...

Nigeria’s Electoral Bill Scales Senate Hurdle, Electronic Results Transmission Not Mandatory

Following previous delays, the Senate has officially passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, updating the framework for federal, state, and FCT elections. The...

Situation Room Slams Senate Over Electoral Act Delay, Urges Swift Action

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has expressed concern over the Senate’s delay in finalizing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Speaking at...

Tinubu Lauds Senate for Swift Defence Minister’s Confirmation

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Senate for the speedy screening and approval of Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Defence Minister....

Senate Confirms Omidiran, Peter Eze, 36 Others as FCC Chair, Federal Commissioners

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mrs. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran from Osun State as the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC)....

Just In: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation Of New Service Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to screen and confirm the recently appointed service chiefs. The request is contained in a letter...

NASS committee approves new state for Southeast

The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in the...

Senate Receives Tinubu’s Letter Seeking Confirmation of Bernard Doro as Minister

The Nigerian Senate has announced the receipt of President Bola Tinubu’s request, seeking the screening and confirmation of Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro from...

Just In: Senate Passes NIMC Bill

The Senate on Wednesday passed the National Identity Management Commission Repeal and Enactment Bill 2025. Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), presented...

No Senator Can Hold Senate to Ransom – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the National Assembly won’t be held hostage by the “disruptive instincts” of any member. He stressed...

By-elections: Senate swears in two new senators

Following their victory in recent by-elections, the Senate on Wednesday, October 8, swore in two newly elected senators – Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel...

Just in: Akpabio Pledges Accountability as Senate Resumes Duties

As the Senate resumes its plenary session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to accountability and responsiveness. During his opening...

Breaking: Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns to Senate After 6-Month Suspension

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) returned to the Senate on Tuesday, October 7, at 11:42 a.m., following the completion of her six-month suspension....

Senate’s Interventions Pay Off: Naira Strengthens, Inflation Rate Decreases to 20.12% – Official

The 10th Senate says it has played a crucial role in stabilizing the nation’s economy, improving fiscal policies, and promoting inclusive development nationwide....