Senate asks INEC to hold by-elections in Edo, Anambra
The Senate has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant Senate seats in Edo Central and Anambra...
Natasha rejects suspension, pledges to fight injustice
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has strongly opposed her six-month suspension from the Senate, vowing that the injustice against her “will not stand.” Speaking...
Senate committee recommends six-month suspension for senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has advised a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. This follows her accusations...
BREAKING: Senate declares Senator Natasha’s petition against Akpabio invalid
The Senate has dismissed a petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, ruling it procedurally flawed. During a...
Senate criticizes single payment system, calls for comprehensive reform
The Senate has expressed dissatisfaction with the existing single payment system, labeling it a significant obstacle to Nigeria’s economic advancement. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary session,...
Senate questions IGP over 178,459 missing firearms, N1.1bn contract splitting allegations
The Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) on Tuesday interrogated the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the disappearance of 178,459 firearms and allegations...
Senate to receive N54.2 trillion 2025 budget report for final consideration this week
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the budget defence report for the N54.2 trillion 2025 budget will be presented to the Senate in plenary....
Senate seeks probe $1.5b spent on rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery
The Senate has expressed concern over the $1.5 billion allocated in 2021 for the turnaround maintenance of the Port Harcourt refinery, noting that the funds...
Senate holds emergency session amid planned nationwide protest
The Senate has scheduled an emergency session for Wednesday, amidst the planned nationwide protests. An internal memorandum from the Senate Clerk said the President of...
Senate lauds organized labour for accepting N70,000 minimum wage
Diket Plang, chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour and Productivity (APC/Plateau Central), has praised the organized labour unions for agreeing to the N70,000 minimum...