Nigerian Senate

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....

Just In: Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension: Court Dismisses Suit Against Akpabio, Senate

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, challenging the...

Six-Month Suspension Ends: Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan Poised to Return to Senate

After her six-month suspension, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central constituency, is set to return to the National Assembly later this...

Reports of rift between Akpabio and Bamidele ‘baseless, misleading’ – Senate

The Senate has dismissed as baseless and misleading reports suggesting a clash between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate...

Just in: Plenary on Hold: Senate Adjourns till Sept. 23

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, July 24, adjourned its plenary sessions until Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The decision followed the adoption of a...

Senate approves Tinubu’s $21bln foreign loan for 2025–2026 fiscal cycle

The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, paving the way...

After NASS Security Blockade, Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan Heads to Court, Meets with Lawyers

Following a standoff with National Assembly security, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan vowed on Tuesday to meet with her legal team to pursue action at...

Update: Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters alight from vehicles, trek to NASS complex

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alighted from her car and proceeded to the National Assembly, Abuja, on foot. Accompanied by some of her supporters...