Senate rejects ethnic reconciliation commission bill
Nigerian Senate rejects bill for National Ethnic and Reconciliation Commission, citing redundancy, naming conflicts, and financial burden. Read the full details.
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OPA faults Amupitan's credibility as INEC chair
Odua People's Assembly opposes Prof. Joash Amupitan's INEC nomination, warning it threatens electoral integrity. Lawyers' coalition supports this stance. Calls for Senate investigation.
Senate Amends Terrorism Act to Fight Kidnapping
Nigeria's Senate begins process to amend Terrorism Act, classifying kidnapping as terrorism with death penalty. Committee investigates Safe School Initiative amid rising abductions.
Senator Dickson: Tell Tinubu truth on insecurity
Bayelsa West Senator Seriake Dickson criticizes colleagues for praising President Tinubu amid worsening security crisis. He demands honest assessment and military funding oversight.
Nigeria Senate Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigerian Senate recommends death sentence for kidnappers without fine option. Security committees to probe military withdrawal in Kebbi school attack and General Uba's death.
Senate Approves Death Penalty for Kidnapping
Nigerian Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, imposing mandatory death penalty. Recent abductions in Kano, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi states highlight urgent security crisis.
Senate Revisits Ochanya Ogbanje Tragedy After Petition
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan leads Senate effort to reinvestigate the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje. Will justice finally be served? Follow the latest developments.
Tinubu Nominates Ambassadors to US, UK, France
President Bola Tinubu nominates three non-career ambassadors to key Western nations. Senate screening pending for historic appointments since May 2023 inauguration.
Tinubu Nominates 3 Ambassadors for Senate
President Bola Tinubu nominates Kayode Are, Aminu Dalhatu, and Ayodele Oke as non-career ambassadors. Read their profiles and the significance for Nigeria's foreign policy.
Senate okays death penalty for kidnappers
Nigerian Senate calls for death penalty for kidnappers and firearms law review to combat rising insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. Urgent federal intervention demanded.
Senate Recommends Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigeria's Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, mandates death penalty for convicts. Read how this new resolution aims to combat rising insecurity.
Senate Calls for Gun Law Reform Amid Security Crisis
Nigerian Senate pushes for firearm law review to allow responsible citizens own guns following escalating attacks in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger states. Urgent action demanded.
Senator Natasha Seeks Justice for Ochanya's Death
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan petitions Senate to investigate 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje's death from sexual abuse. Case faces alleged interference. Senate refers to committee.
Tinubu Appoints 3 Ambassadors, Names Emerge
President Bola Tinubu appoints three ambassadorial nominees. Their names have been sent to the Senate for confirmation. Read the full list and details here.
Senate Intervenes in Ochanya Ogbanje Sexual Abuse Case
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan presents petition seeking justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje who died after years of alleged sexual abuse by relatives. Senate refers case to ethics committee.
Akpabio Leads Senators to Mourn Late Senator Ezea
Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a delegation to console the family of Senator Okechukwu Ezea, who died on November 18, 2025. Read more about this solemn visit.
Akpabio Leads Senators to Mourn Late Senator Ezea
Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a delegation to condole the family of Senator Okechukwu Ezea, who died on November 18, 2025. Read more about this solemn tribute.
Akpabio Leads Senators to Mourn Late Senator Ezea
Senate President Godswill Akpabio leads a delegation to console the family of Senator Okechukwu Ezea. Read about the tribute and the impact of his sudden passing.
Australian Senator Wears Burqa in Parliament Chaos
Australian Senate suspended after Pauline Hanson wears burqa to push face covering ban. Outrage erupts as senators condemn racist Islamophobic stunt.
Igbomina Demand Kwara South Senate Seat for 2027
The Omo Ibile Igbomina socio-cultural organization insists it's their turn to produce Kwara South's next senator in 2027, highlighting rotational equity. Support their just cause!
Advokc Foundation Slams Nigeria's 10th Senate
Advokc Foundation warns Nigeria's 10th Senate risks legacy of scandals and stalled reforms. Critical bills remain in limbo as controversies mount. Read full analysis.
South-East Security Summit Held Without Governors
Nigerian Senate holds security summit in Enugu to address worsening insecurity in South-East region. Governors absent without explanation. Read full details.
Idris Wada defects to APC, Ohere eyes Senate comeback
Former Governor Idris Wada defects to the APC in a major Kogi political shift. Senator Ohere hails the move and outlines his 2027 Senate comeback bid, highlighting his legislative record.
Northern Groups Reject Lopsided Road Projects
Coalition of Northern Groups rejects FEC's ₦1.047tn road contracts, calling it economic sabotage. South gets 93% funds, North 7%. Demands equitable distribution.
SWUN Secures Law Programme Approval from NUC
Southwestern University in Ogun State receives NUC accreditation for Law degree programme, marking significant academic expansion. Discover how this shapes legal education in Nigeria.
Tinubu Gets DSS-Cleared Ambassadorial List
President Bola Tinubu receives security-cleared ambassador list. DSS completes background checks. List awaits transmission to Senate for confirmation. Read latest updates.
Kalu, Akpoti-Uduaghan mourn Senator Okey Ezea
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan express profound grief over the death of Senator Okey Ezea, describing him as a humble leader and bridge-builder. Read their heartfelt tributes.
Akpabio's 'America Has Crime' Comment Stirs Anger
Senate President Godswill Akpabio faces backlash for comments on Kebbi schoolgirls abduction, suggesting crime is global. Read the full story and reactions.
Senator Okey Ezea Dies in the United Kingdom
Labour Party Senator Okey Ezea, representing Enugu North, has died in the UK while receiving medical care. Get the full story and tributes here.
Senate's Sachet Alcohol Ban Puts Millions of Jobs at Risk
FOBTOB condemns Nigeria's Senate-approved ban on sachet alcohol, warning of massive job losses and dangerous alternatives. Industry faces N2 trillion investment threat.
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