Senate

Senate Confirms Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman After Rigorous Screening

Ghazali Ibrahim The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral…

Senate Proposes 10-Year Passport Ban for Nigerians Convicted Abroad

Uboh-Ekong Treasure In a renewed effort to restore Nigeria’s global reputation, the Senate has advanced a bill proposing the withdrawal…

Senate Okays Natasha Akpoti’s Return After 201 days on Suspension

Ghazali Ibrahim  The Senate has officially unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), restoring her access to…

Lagos Speaker Obasa Hints at 2027 Guber or Senate Bid, Rules Out Fifth Term in Assembly

Ghazali Ibrahim  Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has hinted at a possible run for either…

Senate Bars Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return After Six Months Suspension

Ghazali Ibrahim The National Assembly has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s plan to resume legislative duties, insisting her six-month suspension remains…

Court Lifts Injunction, Upholds Senate’s Suspension of Senator Natasha

Ghazali Ibrahim The Federal High Court in Abuja has reversed its earlier decision, lifting the injunction that blocked the suspension…

Bill Seeking to Mandate Offices for Social Media Platforms in Nigeria passed Second Reading

Ghazali Ibrahim A bill aimed at amending the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to require social media platforms to establish…

Electricity Bill sponsored by Ikorodu federal lawmaker secures presidential assent

Electricity Bill sponsored by Ikorodu federal lawmaker secures presidential assent President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the amended Electricity Act…

‘We took SUVs because of bad roads’ – Senator justifies

Mohammed Taoheed  The Nigerian Senate has justified the purchase of 360 Sports Utility Vehicles for its members. Ever since the…

Senate Replaces Umahi As Deputy Leader

Mohammed Taoheed  The Nigerian Senate has announced a new Deputy Senate Leader and Chief Whip on Wednesday. It was learnt…