Tag: Senate

Nigerian Senate Directs National Security Adviser to Probe Fake Health Reports on Senate President Godswill Akpabio

December 16, 2025

The Nigerian Senate has resolved to mandate the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate the circulation of false reports claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio suffered a health emergency and was rushed to a hospital in London. The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary session following a point of order raised by Senator Titus Zam, […]

Senate condemns exorbitant airline fares, summons aviation minister, stakeholders

December 10, 2025

The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned the recent surge in airfares charged by local airline operators, describing the increases as...

Senate Approves Troops Deployment To Benin Republic

December 9, 2025

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin in support of...

Senate backs death penalty for kidnappers, informants, others

December 4, 2025

The Senate on Wednesday moved to tighten Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for the death penalty for kidnappers — and...

Senate begins three-day security summit in Abuja Monday

November 30, 2025

Barring any last-minute changes, the Senate would on Monday commence a three-day national summit aimed at proffering solutions to the deteriorating security...

Enugu Senator dies in UK, Senate mourns

November 19, 2025

The Senate was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the death of Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial...

Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15 Trillion Domestic Borrowing Request

November 13, 2025

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to cover the...

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh N1.15trn Domestic Loan to Fund 2025 Budget Deficit

November 5, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking approval for a fresh N1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt...

Senate Approves Life Imprisonment for Child Defilement

October 22, 2025

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed amendments to the Criminal Code Act that prescribe life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling...

‘I will be there’ — Natasha Akpoti says she’ll return to senate Tuesday

July 21, 2025

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, says she will resume at the national assembly on Tuesday. Speaking with journalists on...

Stay away from National Assembly, Senate warns Natasha

July 21, 2025

The Nigerian Senate has cautioned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to desist from forcefully resuming her legislative duties until the expiration of...