Senate Uncovers $303bn Crude Oil Theft, Orders Further Probe
Senate Committee report exposes massive revenue losses from crude oil transactions. Consultants reveal unaccounted $22bn, $81bn, and $200bn across multiple records. Senate demands names of perpetrators and referral to anti-graft…
Senate halts confirmation of Kingsley Udeh as minister, gives reason
Senate Pauses Kingsley Udeh Ministerial Confirmation Over Missing Security Clearance Confirmation of Kingsley Udeh (SAN) halted pending mandatory security clearance Senate President Akpabio emphasizes adherence to institutional procedures The Senate…
Senate Begins Screening of Defence Chief, Service Heads After Tinubu’s Request
Senate opens confirmation hearing for newly appointed service chiefs. General Olufemi Oluyede appears before lawmakers as Chief of Defence Staff. President Tinubu had urged quick approval to strengthen security command.…
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for New Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm his new service chiefs. The nominees include senior officers from the army, navy, air force, and defence intelligence. Senate President Godswill…
Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman
• Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) confirmed as new INEC Chairman after Senate screening. • Lawmakers praise his reform-driven vision for credible elections. • President Tinubu nominated him to succeed…
Senate Approves 10-Year Passport Ban for Nigerians Convicted Abroad
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill proposing a 10-year international passport ban for Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad. Bill seeks to impose 10-year passport ban on Nigerians convicted overseas…
Senate Probes NNPCL Over ₦210 Trillion Audit Queries; Company Seeks Extension
NNPCL requests more time to respond to 19 audit queries spanning ₦210 trillion. Senate Public Accounts Committee reviews financial discrepancies from 2017–2023. Clarity sought on crude production costs, revenue split,…
Only Senate or Court Can Decide Sen Natasha’s Resumption, Says NASS Clerk
Clerk to National Assembly clarifies it has no power to reverse Senator Natasha’s suspension. Senator Natasha’s attempt to resume duties on September 4 blocked administratively. Resolution now rests entirely with…
Senate Bars Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan From Resuming
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been prevented from resuming duties by the Nigerian Senate. Red Chamber says suspension runs until the court rules on her appeal, as Acting Clerk confirms no…
Confirm Bandits as Terrorists, Declare Them Wanted – Senate Tells Buhari
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to term bandits as terrorists and declare them wanted. According to the Upper Chamber, the declaration will help to facilitate combating…
