Nigerian Senate

Just in: Senate Backtracks on Rule Changes, Returns to Original Provisions

Following a high-tension exchange between Sen. Adams Oshiomhole and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Senate voted on Thursday to scrap recent amendments to...

Breaking: Oshiomhole Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Proposed Senate Rule Change

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Senator Adams Oshiomhole representing Edo North in the 10th Senate has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to resign...

Two New Ministers Join Cabinet as Senate Clears Tegbe, Enikanolaye

Following the resignation of some ministers and subsequent reshuffling of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, the Senate has officially confirmed Joseph Tegbe as the...

Tinubu Writes Senate, Nominates Joseph Tegbe to Take Over from ex-Power Minister Adelabu

By Samuel Akpan President Bola Tinubu has formally forwarded the name of Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe to the Senate for screening and confirmation...

₦210tn NNPCL Claim: Prove It or Withdraw It, Group Tells Senate

The Fiscal Accountability Committee of Tomorrow, FACT, has challenged the Senate to either substantiate its controversial ₦210 trillion claim against the Nigerian National...

Breaking: Mass Defection Hits Senate as Nine Senators Ditch Parties for ADC

The Nigerian Senate witnessed a significant political realignment on Thursday as nine senators from various parties formally defected to the African Democratic Congress...

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Oyedele for Finance Minister, Magnus Abe for NUPRC

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Prof. Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for...

Breaking: Senate to Tinubu: Sack CAC Registrar-General

Citing a blatant disregard for legislative oversight, the Senate has urged President Tinubu to remove Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN) as the head of...

Tinubu to Senate: Amend Constitution for State Police

President Tinubu made a definitive push for state police at a Wednesday night gathering with Senates, calling on the National Assembly to amend...

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)....