Thursday, June 18, 2026

Senate

June 11, 2026

Senate extends 2025 budget implementation to September 30

The extension followed the adoption of a motion moved by Senate chief whip, Mohammed Monguno (APC- Borno) at plenary on Thursday.

Nigerian Senate
June 10, 2026

ADC, NDC, PDP, others sponsoring terrorism to topple Tinubu govt, Okpebholo alleges

“There is no vacancy in Aso Rock. What is happening today is the handiwork of the opposition,” said Mr Okpebholo.

Okpebholo at campaign rally
June 9, 2026

10th Senate @3: Leader says tax reforms, economic stability top upper chamber’s feats

Mr Ayodele noted that the Senate enacted laws designed to improve governance and promote economic stability.

Nigerian Senate
June 9, 2026

ACCI seeks suspension of sugar-sweetened beverage tax bill

ACCI urged lawmakers to suspend consideration of the sugar-sweetened beverages tax amendment bill and to undertake a comprehensive review of its nationwide economic implications.

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment
June 4, 2026

Senate raises sugar tax, establishes health fund for diseases

The Senate on Wednesday approved a new excise duty regime on sugar-sweetened beverages.

Senate
June 3, 2026

Senate seeks FG’s swift deployment of resources to rescue Oyo teachers, pupils

Mr Barau stated, “We are proud of our men and women in uniform who continue to make sacrifices in the line of duty.”

Senate in a session and Oyo hostages.
June 2, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Akpabio urges unity of purpose to defeat banditry, terrorism 

Mr Akpabio, also on behalf of the Senate, condoled the bereaved families, the affected school community, and the government and people of Oyo State.

Godswill Akpabio
May 25, 2026
Nigeria Democratic Congress
May 7, 2026

Oshiomhole asks Akpabio to resign over new Senate leadership rules

He said the amended standing rules were characterised by moral crisis.

Oshiomhole and Akpabio
May 5, 2026

Senate amends standing rules, limits chances of incoming senators to contest presiding, principal offices

Senators who were not in the ninth and 10th Senates would not be eligible to contest presiding officer positions in the 11th Senate.

Nigerian Senate