Opposition slams Senate over rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results
Opposition parties fault Senate’s rejection of mandatory e-transmission PDP, ADC, NNPP accuse APC of undermining electoral transparency Parties warn decision could erode public trust ahead of 2027 polls Major opposition…
Senate Rejects Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Senate rejects amendment making e-transmission compulsory INEC retains discretion under existing law Social media reports denied by Senate leadership Akpabio insists electronic transmission still stands The Nigerian Senate has rejected…
Senate Rejects Compulsory Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Senate rejects amendment mandating electronic transmission from polling units INEC presiding officers to continue following existing Electoral Act procedures Senator Tahir Monguno’s proposal removes electronic transmission requirement The Nigerian Senate…
Senate Fixes March 17 for Final Passage of ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget
Senate schedules March 17 to pass ₦58.47 trillion 2026 budget Budget defence by MDAs runs from February 2–13 Public hearing fixed for February 9 Economic managers to meet Senate on March 5 The Senate has…
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…