The Senate erupted into a rowdy session on Tuesday after the lawmaker representing Gombe Central District, Senator Danjuma Goje, openly confronted Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over what he described as an “unparliamentary act” during plenary. The chamber, which had settled into routine business under the gavel of Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North),…
The Senate has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to refund N210 trillion to the Federation Account after rejecting the company’s explanations regarding the missing funds. The resolution followed weeks of investigation by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wadada, which had been probing the oil company’s financial statements…
The Senate has passed the Electoral Bill 2025 for second reading, setting the stage for major reforms in Nigeria’s electoral process. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage during Wednesday’s plenary after a majority of senators supported it through a voice vote. The bill, sponsored by Senator Simon Lalong (APC, Plateau South), seeks to…
The newly nominated chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan has denied claims that he participated in the 2023 presidential election tribunal that brought about the final victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC’s President Bola Tinubu. He was confirmed as the new INEC chairman. The confirmation followed the screening exercise in…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has solidified its dominance in the National Assembly by attaining a two-thirds majority in the Senate — a crucial advantage that strengthens its control over legislative affairs. The new balance of power follows the defection of Senator Samaila Kila, who represents Bauchi North Senatorial District, from the opposition Peoples…
The removal of Andrew Nwoba as Clerk of the Senate may not be the end of the controversy surrounding his tenure. Nwoba was relieved of his duties due to incompetence, despite being given numerous opportunities to prove himself worthy of the position. According to sources, Nwoba’s struggles began when he failed to explain the difference…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging the legality of the six-month suspension imposed on Kogi Central Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Apoti over alleged misconduct. The suit, filed by Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others, was thrown out on Friday on the grounds that…
A former federal lawmaker, Alhaji Usman Bugaje, has countered former President Olusegun Obasanjo that he actually wanted a third term despite his denial to the contrary. Speaking on Arise News channels on Monday, the Katsina born former lawmaker, who represented Jabia/ Kaita federal constituency in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007, said Obasanjo…
The management of the National Assembly has said its Clerk, Kamorudeen Ogunlana, is not in a position to facilitate the resumption of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, but only acted in line with court proceedings. The clarification was contained in a statement signed by the National Assembly Director of Information, Bullah Bi-Allah, in response to…
The Senate has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s bid to return to plenary, insisting that her six-month suspension remains in effect pending the outcome of her appeal. In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, the Senate confirmed receiving Akpoti-Uduaghan’s notification that she intended to resume legislative duties on…
