Nigerian Senate

Insecurity: Senate urges Tinubu to sign forest security bill into law

As insecurity persists in parts of the country, the Senate has called on President Bola Tinubu to assent to the Nigerian Forest Security...

Senate confirms 5 INEC RECs

The Senate has confirmed the appointments of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The newly confirmed RECs...

Updated: Tax Reform Bills to Transform Governance, Tax Collection in Nigeria – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed that the passage of the two Tax Reform bills will bring about a significant advancement in governance...

Breaking: Senate passes two tax reform bills, retains VAT at 7.5%

The Senate has approved two of the four major tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmakers rejected the proposal to...

Just in: APC’s Senate Numbers Swell as Kano Senator Defects from NNPP

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Senate gained another member on Wednesday with the defection of Senator Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South...

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...