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…
BREAKING: Senate Passes LG Financial Autonomy Bill
Ninety-two Senators have voted to pass the Local Government Financial Autonomy Bill. More details later....
Senate Begins Probe of Oil Theft in Niger Delta
The Senate Adhoc Committee on oil theft said it has begun investigation into oil theft and illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. Chairman of the Committee, Bassey Akpan,…
Senate Announces Date to Screen Minister Nominees
The Nigerian Senate led by Godswill Akpabio has announced date to President Bola Tinubu's ministerial nominees. Daily Report Nigeria reports that the Red Chamber will commence screening of the nominees…
Senate Summons CBN Gov Over State Of Economy
The Nigerian Senate has summoned Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to appear before it on Tuesday next week. The summon was made by the…