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Senate backs death penalty for kidnappers

In a major push to curb Nigeria’s escalating kidnapping crisis, the Senate on Wednesday…

Senate probes withdrawal of soldiers before Kebbi school attack

The Senate on Wednesday resolved to investigate the reported withdrawal of soldiers from Government…

Senate declares kidnapping terrorism, pushes for death penalty

The Senate on Wednesday approved major security resolutions, including the classification of kidnapping as…

Senate seeks death penalty for kidnappers

The Senate has approved a new resolution that places kidnapping under terrorism offences and…

Senate urges Tinubu to recruit 100,000 military personnel over rising insecurity

The Senate has asked President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate recruitment of at…

Senate confirms Major General Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff

The Senate on Wednesday approved Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the nation's new Chief…

Senate to screen Tinubu ministerial nominee Bernard Doro

The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to screen Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro for ministerial…

Lawmakers propose 2027 elections hold November 2026

As preparations build up for the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s National Assembly is proposing…

Akpabio warns against misrepresentation of Nigeria’s security crisis

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday cautioned against framing Nigeria’s security challenges as religious…

Alleged forgery: Senate not responsible for certificate verification, says Kalu

Less than 24 hours after the resignation of Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,…

Akpabio urges lawmakers to uphold accountability, discipline

As the Nigerian Senate reconvened on Tuesday following a 10-week recess, Senate President Godswill…

Senate approves 10-year passport ban for Nigerians convicted abroad

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to revoke the international passports of Nigerians…

Kwara South monarchs, stakeholders decry poor NASS representation, demand accountability

Traditional rulers and members of the Kwara South Development Initiative have strongly criticised the…

Lawmaker proposes bill to remove president’s power to appoint INEC members

Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Ikechukwu Obiorah, has submitted a constitutional amendment bill to the National…

Senator Natasha resumes senate, maintains suspension was illegal

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan officially resumed duties at the National Assembly on Tuesday, marking her…