Senate on Tuesday has approved two significant bills earlier passed by the House of Representatives — the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill and the Dietitians Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill. During plenary, Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC–Ekiti), moved the motion for concurrence, which was...
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Senate has officially confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Yusuf as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), along with Kigbun Haruna and Tonga Bularafa as commissioners. Dr. Yusuf will represent Niger State on the commission’s board, while Haruna and Bularafa will serve as representatives of Nasarawa and Yobe...
Senate has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it described as a landmark performance in tackling corruption and financial crimes across the country, particularly in 2024. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers adopted a motion tabled by Senator Emmanuel Udende (APC–Benue), who highlighted the Commission’s achievements, including...
House of Representatives, in a show of deep sympathy, observed a minute of silence on Tuesday in memory of Victor Moro and his young son, Abba Moro Jr.—the late son and grandson of Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. The tribute came after a motion was moved by Rep....
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North under the All Progressives Congress (APC), was on Thursday night honoured with the prestigious title of ” _Best Performing Senator of the Year”_ at the 2025 Democracy Heroes Award Africa ceremony. The annual event, which celebrates excellence in democratic leadership and public service,...
Senate has officially confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a significant transition in the nation’s electoral leadership. Amupitan, a respected legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Kogi State, steps into the role following the tenure of...
In response to growing international scrutiny, particularly from the United States, the Nigerian Senate has formed a 12-member ad-hoc committee to address allegations of state-sponsored persecution of Christians in the country. The committee was established following a closed-door session held on Tuesday, during which senators deliberated on recent remarks...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Nigerian Senate to conduct a thorough and transparent screening of Professor Joash Amupitan, nominated for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Addressing journalists on Friday in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, emphasized the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined to give his assent to two legislative proposals recently passed by the National Assembly, citing significant flaws in both bills. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the bills in question are the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology Establishment Bill, 2025, and the National Library Trust...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a passionate call to members of the National Assembly to act boldly and decisively in tackling Nigeria’s deepening economic crisis, warning that millions of Nigerians can no longer afford inaction. Speaking at the Senate’s resumption of plenary in Abuja on Tuesday, Akpabio underscored...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commended Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, and the Nigerian military under Operation Hadin Kai for their rapid response to the recent displacement crisis in Kirawa, Gwoza Local Government Area. This follows renewed Boko Haram attacks that forced residents, including the...
After serving a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made a bold return to the National Assembly on Tuesday, insisting she owes no apology to the Senate. The senator representing Kogi Central gained access to her office in the National Assembly Complex and addressed journalists shortly after, declaring that her...
National Assembly has officially reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, signaling her imminent return to legislative duties following a months-long suspension. On September 23, Mr. Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director and Sergeant-at-Arms, formally removed the seal from the Kogi Central lawmaker’s office. In a video obtained by the News...
Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has emphasized that it lacks the authority to alter or interpret Senate decisions regarding the controversial suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a matter that has sparked significant public and legal debate. This clarification comes in response to media reports and a...
The Bauchi State Muslim Parliament has endorsed the peace-building efforts of Senator Shehu Buba, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Security and National Intelligence. The group made the declaration about the senator at a press conference in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital, on Saturday. It declared its “total...
Nigerian Senate has emphasized that its operations are governed by strict rules that all members must follow, dismissing any notion of operating as a lawless entity. This was highlighted by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, during a one-day capacity-building workshop...
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel Development, Patrick Ndubueze, has expressed dismay over the state of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Senator Ndubueze spoke on Wednesday at the inaugural National Steel Summit held in Abuja on the themed “ _Rebuilding and Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Collaborative Action for Sustainable Growth...
Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a three-week deadline for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to respond to audit queries involving N210 trillion. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), these queries stem from audit reports spanning 2017 to 2023, highlighting concerns over unaccounted funds....
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has strongly criticized a Senate bill proposing to permanently designate the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto as the exclusive Co-Chairmen of the Traditional Rulers Council, arguing it marginalizes other ethnic groups and regions. In a statement issued on...
Nigerian Senate has suspended its plenary activities until September 23. This follows a motion tabled by Senate Leader Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele during Thursday’s session, which came after a closed-door executive meeting lasting over an hour. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, before the motion was supported by Minority Leader Sen. Abba...