Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Senate

February 8, 2026

Akpabio announces emergency plenary for Tuesday amid electoral act controversy

Mr Odo noted that all senators were invited to attend the emergency plenary.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio
February 6, 2026
Social Democratic Party (SDP)
February 5, 2026

Ex-NCP presidential candidate Onovo berates Senate over rejection of e-transmission of election results

Mr Onovo said, “We have lost another opportunity to restore confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system.”

Nigerian Senate
February 4, 2026

Insecurity: Senate decries killings across Nigeria, seeks end to insurgency this year 

Mr Dandutse added that as of February 3, 35 people were killed across Funtua Zone in multiple attacks within two weeks.

Bandits and Troops
February 3, 2026

Kogi senator seeks constitution’s alteration for increased FG revenue allocation

Mr Karimi said the alteration seeks to increase the federal government’s revenue allocation to address mounting financial obligations and national responsibilities

Senator Sunday Steve Karimi
January 30, 2026

Senate to pass N58 trillion 2026 budget on March 17

Chairman of the committee, Solomon Adeola, also fixed February 9 for a public hearing on the budget proposal.

Nigerian Senate
December 18, 2025

Senate confirms 64 ambassadorial nominees

President Bola Tinubu’s letter for the confirmation of the ambassadors was read in the Senate on December 4.

Nigerian Senate
December 7, 2025

Senator rejects state police, warns of political abuse

He said the establishment of state police would likely generate rivalry between federal and state security agencies.

Rufai Hanga
December 2, 2025

Senate considers bill to establish nationwide toll-free number

Mr Ali Ndume (APC-Borno) described the bill as “timely, very important, and urgently needed.”

Nigerian Senate
November 24, 2025

Nigeria’s health sector funding still below global commitments, says Akpabio

He assured citizens of the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health architecture.

Godswill Akpabio