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…
Senate bows to Buhari on Electoral Act Amendment
The Senate included the consensus primary mode in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, as suggested by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The bill, however, was amended…
BREAKING: Buhari Replaces Amaechi, Akpabio, Others, Sends Nominees List To Senate
President Buhari has nominated seven persons for screening and and confirmation by the Senate for appointment as Ministers to replace those who resigned to run for the Presidential election. Recall…
Senate Appoints New NDDC Board Members
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of new members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). They were Senator Bernard Oboatarhieyeren Okumagba, Senator Patrick Asiowieren,…
Tinubu Writes Senate Over New EFCC Boss
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written the Nigerian Senate, seeking the screening and confirmation of Ola Olukoyede as chairman of antigraft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Recall…
Senate Goes on Recess, Adjourns Plenary Till July 2
The Nigerian Senate has proceeded on recess. The Senate on Tuesday, June 11, adjourned plenary session to July 2, 2024. The recess is to enable the lawmakers to…
Senator Bwacha Abandons PDP for APC
Senator Bwacha of Taraba South abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday. During the Senate plenary, Bwacha announced his decision on the…
BREAKING: Senate Vows to Probe Justice Tanko Despite Resignation
The Nigerian Senate has expressed its readiness to probe former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad. DAILY REPORT recalls that Justice Tanko resigned his position as CJN on Monday,…
Senate Okays N1trn NDDC Budget 2 Weeks to Session End
The Senate has okayed a budget of over one trillion naira for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The total amount approved for…
Senate Moves to Unbundle INEC, Implement Diaspora Voting
The Nigerian Senate has kick-started plans to implement diaspora voting for Nigerians abroad. This is as the Red Chamber announced plans to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to accommodate compulsory…