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Panic in National Assembly as...

A fire outbreak on Wednesday caused panic...

Senate pushes constitutional reform for...

Senate pushes constitutional reform for single six-year...

Panic in National Assembly as fire erupts in Senate Hearing room

A fire outbreak on Wednesday caused panic at the Senate wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, forcing lawmakers, staff, and visitors to flee the building. The incident occurred at Senate Hearing Room 107 shortly after a committee session of the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), chaired by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, had concluded a screening exercise. Eyewitnesses said smoke suddenly filled the room from an adjoining kitchen area, triggering confusion as occupants rushed out before the situation could be brought under control. Some staff members reportedly attributed...
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Senate prescribes death...

Senate prescribes death penalty for kidnappers The Senate on Wednesday took a decisive position on Nigeria’s growing insecurity, classifying kidnapping as an act of terrorism...
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Tinubu forwards three...

Tinubu forwards three ambassadorial nominees to Senate for confirmation President Bola Tinubu has submitted the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for...
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Senate in heated...

Senate in heated debate over Nigeria’s growing security crisis The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday engaged in a tense and emotionally charged debate over the country’s...
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Senate greenlights ₦1.15...

Senate greenlights ₦1.15 trillion domestic loan to bridge 2025 budget The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise ₦1.15 trillion from the...
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Senate passes 14-year...

Senate passes 14-year jail term bill for lecturers who harass students Nigeria’s Senate has passed a historic law imposing severe penalties — including up to...
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Senate Confirms Bernard...

Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister   Senate has confirmed Bernard Doro as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following a screening session that...
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Senate confirms Tinubu’s...

Senate confirms Tinubu’s new service chiefs, vows support for battle against insecurity Story by Mercy Adaje The Senate on Wednesday screened and confirmed the new Service...
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Tinubu submits names...

Tinubu submits names of new service chiefs to Senate for confirmation President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to screen and confirm the newly...
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Senate passes landmark...

Senate passes landmark bill imposing life imprisonment for child defilement, tougher penalties for rape The Nigerian Senate has approved the Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025,...
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