Nigerian Senate

The Senate on Wednesday began steps to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against kidnapping by pushing for the death penalty for kidnappers and those who support them. Lawmakers debated changes to the 2022 Terrorism Act aimed at treating…
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A fresh wave of tension swept through the Senate on Tuesday when Senator Danjuma Goje confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a disruption that brought plenary to a halt. The clash unfolded shortly after Akpabio entered the…
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The Senate will on Wednesday begin the screening of General Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, for his appointment as Minister of Defence. The move comes as the country continues to face serious security…
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The Senate has confirmed the death of Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North until his passing, and has extended its condolences to his family. The announcement was issued on Wednesday by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who leads the…
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The Senate has called on the Federal Government to honour the late Senator Ibrahim Kontagora by naming a federal institution or public monument after him. Kontagora, who represented Niger North between 2011 and 2015, died on August 7,…
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President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to screen and confirm the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and other service chiefs following a major shake-up in the military hierarchy. The President’s request was contained in a…
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Major opposition parties have thrown their weight behind the Senate’s proposal to shift the burden of proof in election petitions from aggrieved candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The change is part of…
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President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), appeared before the Senate on Thursday for screening. Amupitan arrived at the National Assembly…
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The Nigerian Senate has refused to lift restrictions placed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, insisting that its actions are within parliamentary rules. The move has fueled anger from opposition parties, civil society…
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The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned the recent protest in Ghana calling for Nigerians to leave the country. In a viral video circulating online, a group of Ghanaians staged a demonstration accusing Nigerians of violating local…
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