Senate Renews Push For National Census Before 2027
The Senate has renewed its commitment to conducting a national population census before the end of President Bola Tinubu's administration in 2027. Senator Abdul Ningi emphasized the importance of the…
Block Escape Routes of Fleeing Terrorists – Senate Charges Military
The Nigerian Senate has charged security agencies to closely monitor and effectively block the escape routes being used by fleeing terrorists to prevent their relocation to other parts of the…
2023 Elections: Senate Amends 2022 Electoral Act
The Nigerian Senate has amended Section 84 (8) of the Electoral Act 2022, which will enable statutory delegates participate in political parties’ congresses and conventions. The Electoral Act, which was…
Senate Approves N876b NDDC Budget, N451m For Aides
The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2023 budget of about eight hundred and seventy-six billion naira (N876b) for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Additionally, it approved four hundred and…
Privatise Moribund Refineries, Senate Tells FG
The Senate, through its committee on Finance chaired by Senator Sani Musa, has called for the privatisation of the moribund oil refineries owned by the Federal Government. The call comes…
Senate Adjourns Plenary for Chamber Renovation
The Senate has adjourned plenary till May 7 to facilitate further refurbishment of its chamber. Following the Easter and Sallah breaks, the Senate reconvened on Tuesday but encountered operational issues,…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Drags Akpabio, Others to Court Over Contempt
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed contempt charges against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others over her six-month suspension from the Senate. The suspension was despite a court order restraining the…
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,…