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Akpabio Withdraws Claim Of Nigerian Govt Giving N30bn To Each State Governor

Senate Approves ₦50m for Families of Soldiers, Teachers Killed in Oyo Rescue Operation

July 15, 2026

The Senate has approved a ₦50 million donation to the families of three soldiers and two teachers who lost their lives during the military operation that secured the release of abducted pupils

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Senate Mulls Tougher Measures as Ningi Pushes to Cut Diplomatic Ties with South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

July 7, 2026

The Senate on Tuesday signalled that Nigeria could adopt tougher diplomatic measures against South Africa if renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians persist, reflecting growing pressure on the Federal Government to move beyond

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Senate to Address ₦1.3bn PFIPC Budget Scandal as Plenary Resumes

July 6, 2026

The Senate is expected to address the controversy surrounding the ₦1.3 billion allocation to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the 2026 Appropriation Act as lawmakers resume plenary on

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Senate Begins Clause-by-Clause Voting on State Police Constitutional Amendment

June 24, 2026

The Senate on Wednesday commenced clause-by-clause voting on proposed constitutional amendments seeking to establish state police, marking a significant milestone in the National Assembly’s consideration of one of Nigeria’s most consequential security

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Governors, Gbajabiamila Observe Senate Vote on State Police Bill

June 24, 2026

Several state governors and top government officials were present at the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers commenced voting on the proposed State Police Bill, a key constitutional amendment aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s

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SEDC Oversight: Odinkalu Accuses Senate Committee Chair of Political Motives as Lawmakers Demand Financial Records

June 6, 2026

Human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has criticized the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over its planned oversight session

Tinubu's Tax: Presidency Orders Ministry of Justice To Collaborate With NASS On Tax Reform Bills

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Tinubu Seeks Expansion of Appeal Court Bench, Pushes Virtual Hearings in New Bill

January 27, 2026

President Tinubu has asked the Senate to consider sweeping changes to the Court of Appeal Act, proposing a significant increase in the number of justices and the formal adoption of virtual court

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Akpabio Pledges ₦1.1 Trillion Relief Plan to End Contractors’ Debt Crisis

November 4, 2025

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured aggrieved contractors that the National Assembly will soon approve a borrowing plan of ₦1.1 trillion to offset long-standing debts owed to them by the Federal Government.

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Nigerian Senate Pushes Sweeping Electoral Reforms, Moves to Make INEC Prove Poll Credibility

October 23, 2025

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Bill 2025 for second reading, marking a major step toward reforming the nation’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proposed legislation,

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Senator Moro Mourns Son, Grandson in Tragic Double Loss

October 21, 2025

Senate Minority Leader, Senator Patrick Abba Moro, is mourning the deaths of his son and grandson in what has been described as a devastating double tragedy that struck within 48 hours. According

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Akpabio Appeals Judgement Ordering Natasha’s Return To Senate

July 15, 2025

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed the Federal High Court’s judgment ordering the Senate to lift the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Prime Business Africa reports that the notice of

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Senate Removes Natasha From Diaspora, NGOs Committee

July 10, 2025

As Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, prepares to return to the Senate, the Upper Chamber has removed her as Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The Senate appointed Senator

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Why We’ll Not Recall Natasha Immediately – Senate

July 5, 2025

The Nigerian Senate has said it will not lift the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until she fulfills certain conditions. The Federal High Court in Abuja had on Friday ruled

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Sexual Harassment Allegation: Natasha Drags Akpabio To IPU

March 12, 2025

Following her suspension from the Nigerian Senate, Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally reported Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to seek international intervention. Speaking to representatives at

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Natasha Sues Akpabio Over Alleged Defamation, Demands N100bn

February 25, 2025

Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a suit against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of defamation. This followed her altercation with the senate president at the floor of the Senate

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HURIWA Slams Senate Over Brekete Family CEO Summon

February 24, 2025

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Senate’s summon of Brekete Family Radio CEO, Ahmad Isah, over a broadcast involving Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. HURIWA described the action

Akpabio-Natasha Sexual Harassment Saga: Absurdity Of A Senate Investigating Itself

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Tax Reform Bills: Senate Halts Action, Forms Ad hoc Committee To Interface With FG

December 4, 2024

As the proposed tax reform continues to generate reactions from different quarters, the Nigerian Senate has suspended further actions on the bills and set up an ad hoc committee that would interface

Senate Probes ₦1.3 Trn CBEX Collapse, Vows Crackdown On Ponzi Schemes

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Tax Reform Bills Scale Second Reading At Senate

November 28, 2024

The four tax reform bills that were sent to the Nigerian Senate for consideration have passed a second reading. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, referred the four bills to the Committee

Energy, Exchange Rate, Transportation Top Three Drivers Of Inflation In Nigeria - CBN Survey

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Why We Should Protect The Independence Of Central Bank

May 31, 2024

The Senate is currently undertaking a comprehensive amendment of the Central Bank Act of 2007, but the exercise is generating mixed reactions in the banking industry. Operators are worried that some of

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Senate Suspends Ningi For 3 Months Over Budget Padding Allegation

March 12, 2024

The Nigerian Senate has slammed three months suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central senatorial district over his comment in relations to the 2024 national budget.

Senate Speedily Passes N2.176trn Supplementary Budget, Cites Dry Season As Reason

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Nigerian Lawmakers To Probe N250 Billion CBN Disbursement For Gas Expansion Program

November 26, 2023

The Nigerian Senate gears up for a deep dive into the utilization of the over N250 billion disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the Nigeria Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP)

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Senate Speedily Passes N2.176trn Supplementary Budget, Cites Dry Season As Reason

November 2, 2023

Nigerian Senate has post-haste approved the N2.176 trillion 2023 supplementary budget which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitted to the upper legislative chambers on Tuesday.

LG Autonomy: Bill Senate Seeks To Create Local Govt Electoral Commission

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Nigerian Senate Moves Against CBN Governors Contesting Elections To Avert Another Emefiele

October 27, 2023

two bills seeking to prevent serving Governor and Deputy Governors of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from partisan politics yesterday scaled second reading on the floor of the Senate.

Senate Calls For Probe As Customs Reveals N1.3trn Revenue Loss Under Buhari

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Nigerian Senate Clears 45 Ministerial Nominees, As El-Rufai 3 Others Not Confirmed

August 8, 2023

The Nigerian Senate has given the green light to 45 out of the 48 individuals nominated by President Bola Tinubu for ministerial roles a few weeks ago. However, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the

Buhari Seeks Senate Approval To Pay N226bn, $556m, £98m Judgment Debt

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Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Approval To Pay N226bn, $556m, £98m Judgment Debt

May 25, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to approve the payment of judgment debts awarded by different courts against the federal government.

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Criticism Trails Senate’s Approval Of CBN’s N22.7 trillion Loans To FG

May 4, 2023

The Senate’s approval to restructure the N22.7 trillion ways and means advances from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) into bonds has sparked criticism from economic analyst and the Trade Union Congress

KPMG Predicts Nigeria’s Debt Crisis To Worsen, Proffers Solution

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