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Rowdy session as Senate approves...

Rowdy session as Senate approves 2026 electoral...

National Assembly reconvenes, may shift...

National Assembly reconvenes, may shift 2027 Presidential...

Rowdy session as Senate approves 2026 electoral act amendment

Rowdy session as Senate approves 2026 electoral act amendment The Senate of Nigeria on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, after a tense and heated plenary marked by sharp disagreements over key provisions. Proceedings were briefly disrupted during clause-by-clause consideration of the bill when Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe demanded a division on Clause 60. Presiding over the session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio initially indicated that the request for division had been withdrawn. However, opposition lawmakers objected, insisting the matter was still valid. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, citing Order...
Okafor Vivian Nkiruka -
Nation

Senate greenlights 45...

In a session that spanned eight days, the Senate took strides in the confirmation process of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ministerial nominees.
Maryam Umar -
Nation

Nationwide Protests: Senate...

On Wednesday, the Senate set up a committee to engage with protesting unions who had broken down the first gate of the National Assembly Complex.
Maryam Umar -
Senate

Senate questions Benue...

Senate questions Benue ministerial nominee who starts primary school at age 3 A ministerial nominee, Prof Joseph Utsev, has generated controversy in the Senate over...
Gift Luckson -
Nation

Wike promises stellar...

As the Senate commenced the screening of ministerial nominees on Monday, one notable candidate stood out among the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration's list – former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. 
Maryam Umar -
Nation

Employment Equality: Nigerian...

The Senate has called upon employers of labour in Nigeria to de-emphasize age requirements as a pre-condition for employment.
Maryam Umar -
Senate

Akpabio appoints Bamidele,...

Akpabio appoints Bamidele, Umahi, Ndume into key offices of senate leadership Story from Musa Sakinat Abubakar The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced the...
Jane AISO -
News

Former Minister slams...

Former Minister slams Ahmed Lawan, urges investigation into Senator Bulkachuwa's confession The former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has slammed the immediate past Senate...
Gift Luckson -
House of Representatives

Tinubu congratulates NASS...

Tinubu congratulates NASS leaders, members, urges dedication, commitment to governance Story from Ibraheem Hamza MUHAMMAD President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the newly elected leaders...
Gift Luckson -
Nation

Voting underway as...

Voting underway as senators elect Senate President in 10th National Assembly The voting process to elect the principal officers of the Nigerian Senate has commenced...
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