Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Deputy President of the Senate

June 5, 2026

State police amendment expected ‘shortly’, Presidency confirms

The president has maintained in the last few months that state police are a necessary response to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.

Tunji Disu, Jibrin Barau, Femi Gbajabiamila, Benjamin Kalu, others.
May 5, 2026

Gov. Yusuf swears in Murtala Garo as deputy, tasks him on service delivery

Mr Yusuf urged Mr Garo to use his experience to support government efforts aimed at improving citizen welfare.

October 6, 2025

Barau awards scholarships to 1,000 indigent students in Kano

He said the annual scholarship scheme would cater for tuition and other academic needs of the students.

Barau Jibrin
July 13, 2025

Makinde, Obasa, ADC mourn ex-president Buhari

Mr Makinde stated that Mr Buhari’s death was shocking.

Muhammadu Buhari
June 8, 2025
Jibrin Barau
November 21, 2024

Senate approves Tinubu’s fresh $2.2 billion loan request 

Mr Wammako said the presidential request was necessary for approval.

President Bola Tinubu and dollars
May 15, 2024

Senate advances bill to establish federal polytechnic in Ebonyi

He said polytechnics were renowned for providing practical and skill-based education, specialising in technical disciplines, ICT and applied sciences.

Nigerian Senate
October 26, 2023

Senate confirms Musa Aliyu as ICPC chair

Subsequently, the nominees provided highlights of their career profiles and professional experiences.

Musa Aliyu
July 4, 2023

Senate urges IGP Egbetokun to end police harassment, extortion of motorists

The Senate, in its further resolution, called for the training and retraining of police personnel to ensure civility in the discharge of their functions to Nigerians.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun
May 31, 2023

Two PDP senators from Edo, Ondo resign from party

Their resignation was contained in separate letters read at plenary on Wednesday by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who presided over the session.

Mathew Urhoghide and Ayo Akinyelure