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…
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…