Friday, July 10, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpiabio

April 24, 2024

Senate president tells NJC to punish severely judges abusing ex parte orders

Mr Akpabio said, “We recommend prompt and decisive punishment for erring judges who are found to be involved in this abuse.”

Godswill Akpabio
March 20, 2024

Tinubu proposes new salaries, allowances for judicial officers

President Bola Tinubu has submitted a proposal to the Senate on the salaries and allowances of judicial officeholders in the country.

Bola Tinubu and Supreme Court of Nigeria
March 14, 2024

Student loan repeal, enactment bill scales second reading in Senate

Senate President Godswill Akpiabio read President Bola Tinubu’s letter, transmitting the bill to the Senate for consideration and passage.

Nigerian Senate
March 13, 2024

Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Onwudiwe as CBN board member

Mr Tinubu’s request was in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpiabio and read at the plenary on Wednesday in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 13, 2024

Tinubu urges Senate to confirm five CBN directors

Mr Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpiabio and read at the plenary on Tuesday in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
November 28, 2023

Tinubu to borrow $8.6 billion, €100 million; seeks Senate’s approval

President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for a 2023-2024 external borrowing plan of $8.6 billion and €100 million.

President Bola Tinubu
October 4, 2023

Kaduna ministerial nominee Balarabe Lawal slumps during screening

His sudden collapse threw the plenary session into a panic as senators rushed to help revive him.

Balarabe Lawal (Credit: Vanguard)
August 4, 2023

Ministers: Tinubu nominates Keyamo, Mairiga Mahmud; withdraws Maryam Shetty’s name

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Festus Keyamo for consideration and approval of the Senate, as minister.

Festus Keyamo