The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill after a five-hour clause-by-clause deliberation during plenary. The bill stood as the only item on the order paper, coming shortly after a valedictory session held in honour of the late Okey Ezea. Subsequently, lawmakers adopted the legislation at the committee of the whole after considering…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised the federal government’s budgeting approach, warning that Nigeria is sliding into fiscal opacity. He said overlapping budgets have weakened transparency and undermined fiscal discipline. Overlapping Budget In a post on X on Monday, Obi questioned which budget Nigeria is currently implementing. His comment followed…
Nigeria actively pursues strategies to restore its standing on the world stage. The Senate provides strong leadership in this effort. Leaders emphasize the need for concrete actions to change global views. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, announces these initiatives during a key event. He speaks at the presentation of a new report…
The Nigerian Senate starts its review of the 2026 budget proposal. President Bola Tinubu presented this plan to lawmakers. It focuses on growth and stability. Budget Presentation Sparks Discussion President Tinubu unveiled the ₦58.47 trillion budget on December 19, 2025. He addressed a joint session of the National Assembly. Lawmakers approved the Medium Term Expenditure…
The rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalated on Friday when Akpabio filed a fresh defamation lawsuit worth N200 billion. Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed receiving the court documents and shared a copy on her social media pages. This development has drawn national attention and highlights a bitter conflict between the head of the…
The Senate of Nigeria will screen the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence on Wednesday. The move aims to strengthen the country’s security and address rising threats. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central, said the process is essential for ensuring internal peace and stability. Musa nominated…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent three ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the names during plenary. This list represents the administration’s first set of envoy appointments since Tinubu recalled all Nigerian ambassadors in September 2023. The non-career nominees are Ambassador Ayodele Oke (Oyo State), Retired Colonel…
The latest school attack in Kebbi State has pushed the Senate to demand urgent action. Lawmakers want President Bola Tinubu to approve the immediate recruitment of 100,000 additional military personnel. They believe fresh manpower will strengthen the Armed Forces and boost the national fight against terrorism and banditry. Call for Stronger Security Measures Senator Abdullahi…
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.15 trillion loan request from the domestic debt market to fund the 2025 budget. The Tinubu loan aims to cover the current budget deficit and ensure continuous implementation of critical national projects. The approval followed the adoption of a report by Senator Manu Haruna (APC–Taraba), Vice Chairman…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board. The confirmation followed a screening conducted by the Senate Committee on Communications. The Senate also approved the appointments of Maryam Bayi (North East), Senator Ramoni Olalekan Mustafa (South West), and Ikechukwu Ugwuegede (South East) as NCC…
