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Nigerian Senate

March 8, 2025

Natasha Akpoti suspended for insulting Akpabio not because of sexual harassment allegation: Senate

Nigerians have criticised the Senate for suspending Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan without looking into the substance of her petition.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Credit: NAU)
October 8, 2024

Senate seeks improved budgetary allocations to universities to address brain drain

The Senate has called for improved budgetary allocations to universities in the 2025 budget to check brain drain and other challenges in the universities

Nigerian Senate
July 31, 2024

National Assembly passes Tinubu’s request to borrow more from CBN

Mr Bamidele explained that the bill aims to help the government meet its immediate and future financial obligations.

National Assembly and CBN
May 20, 2024

Minister urges Senate to pass proposed 300% salary, allowance increase for judicial officers

“The present-day but sad reality is that the judiciary has stagnated on the same salary scale for over 16 years.”

LATEEF FAGBEMI
May 10, 2024

Osogbo residents laud Senate’s proposal of death penalty for drug traffickers

Also, Lateef Abiodun, a criminologist, said the Senate should extend the death penalty to corruption cases by public officers.

Hard drugs used to illustrate the story
April 30, 2024

Nigerian Senate adjourns plenary until May 7 over poor audio quality, other issues

The Nigerian Senate has adjourned plenary until May 7 to allow for further refurbishment of its chamber.

Nigerian Senate floor
March 28, 2024

Tinubu appoints Usman Bello as new chair of Code of Conduct Bureau

“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello as the chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).”

President Bola Tinubu
December 9, 2023

Ex-Senate president Lawan celebrates Akpabio at 61

Mr Lawan commended Mr Akpabio’s tireless efforts in championing legislative initiatives.

President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio and past President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan
November 5, 2023

NASS to train heads of MDAs on legislative compliance, violation of resolutions

He said this would help contribute to a more accountable and transparent government, ultimately benefiting the people of Nigeria.

National Assembly
October 26, 2023

Senate to probe implementation of PIA, exit of oil companies from Nigeria

He said the PIA had yet to make clear implementation plans for situations such as the now emerging trend of exit of the IOCs.

Nigerian Senate