Senate

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…

Senator Natasha appeals contempt ruling, seeks stay of execution

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a formal appeal challenging a Federal High Court judgment…

NNPCL must account for missing ₦210trn – Senate

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has insisted that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…

Electricity act amendment bill 2025 passes second reading

The Senate on Wednesday passed the second reading of the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill,…

Senate moves to investigate Ponzi schemes, N1.3tn CBEX collapse

The Senate has launched a probe into the operations of Ponzi schemes and fraudulent…

Senate okays 30% local processing of raw materials before export

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill requiring that all raw materials undergo a…

Senate okays N1.48tn Rivers 2025 budget amid emergency rule

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the Rivers State 2025 Appropriation Bill, totaling N1.48…

Human rights lawyer rejects bill seeking jail term for non-voters

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, has strongly criticised…

Senate advances bill mandating use of locally manufactured vehicles in public sector

The Nigerian Senate has approved the second reading of a proposed law aimed at…

Senate to prioritize tax reform bills after Sallah, Easter holidays

The Senate will prioritize the passage of the Tax Reform Bills 2024 once it…

Senate confirms Orji Uzor-Kalu’s brother as NASS commission member

The Senate has confirmed Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service…