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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…

Senate shifts plenary resumption to October 7

The 10th Senate has once again revised its legislative calendar, moving the resumption of…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan barred from resuming duties pending appeal court ruling

The National Assembly has informed suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that she…

Senate mulls legislation to empower green goal marshals in climate fight

The Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change is reviewing the possibility of introducing…

Senate denies claims of new states creation

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed viral social media reports claiming that the National…

Tight security at NASS as suspended Senator Natasha plans return

Security was significantly heightened at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday amid…