BREAKING: Senate Orders NSA to Probe Reports on Akpabio’s Death
Senate directs NSA Nuhu Ribadu to investigate circulating reports claiming Senate President Godswill Akpabio is dead. Reports deemed fake by the Senate President’s media team, citing misinformation on social media.…
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Failed Coup
Senate gives unanimous approval for Tinubu’s troop deployment to Benin after coup attempt. Lawmakers warn that Benin instability threatens regional security under rising West African coups. Approval clears way for…
Senate Passes Bill to Reduce Extreme Poverty in Nigeria Through Service Centres
Senate passes bill to tackle extreme poverty. Social Welfare Service to operate in all 36 states + FCT. Programmes include cash transfers, education, housing, and support for vulnerable groups. Safety…
Senate Pushes for Single Emergency Number as Lawmakers Debate New NETS Bill
Senate debates single emergency number bill to unify Nigeria’s helplines. Lawmakers say the NETS bill will cut confusion and speed up response. Calls and texts will route automatically to the…
Senate Considers Bill for Single National Emergency Number
● Senate begins deliberation on establishing a uniform, toll-free emergency number nationwide ● Bill aims to harmonise multiple helplines into a single, easy-to-remember number like 112 ● Proposal expected to…
Senate Moves To Classify Kidnapping As Terrorism, Backs Death Penalty For Offenders
Nigerian Senate pushes to classify kidnapping under terrorism laws. Lawmakers propose death penalty for convicted kidnappers. Resolution targets rising cases of abductions nationwide. Senators say amendment will strengthen prosecution and…
Senate Warns Nigeria Is Under Attack As Lawmakers Clash Over Rising Insecurity
Senate raises alarm over growing insecurity in Nigeria Lawmakers demand answers on troop withdrawal before Kebbi school attack Senators blame weak intelligence and compromised operations Calls for federal intervention and…
Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15 Trillion Domestic Loan to Cover 2025 Budget Gap
• Approval follows adoption of Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt report • Funds aimed at bridging unfunded portion of N59.99 trillion 2025 budget • Oversight motion adopted to…
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…