By Naomi Sharang The Senate on Thursday passed the 2026 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), approving total expenditure of N2.285 trillion for the administration and development of the nation’s capital. The passage followed the presentation and consideration of the harmonised report of the SenateContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Thursday rescinded the earlier amendments to Orders 2(2) and 3(1) of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as amended), retaining previous rules after the emergence of constitutional concerns. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the senate had recently amended the standing rules, restrictingContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power following his successful screening at the plenary. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Tegbe’s confirmation followed an extensive deliberation by the Senate Committee of the Whole. The senators noted that Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye The Former Governor of Delta, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, is a serious contender for the Senate in the 2027 General Elections and is not culpable of the allegedly missing N1.3 trillion state fund, his former aide has said. Okowa’s former Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika,Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate has again amended its standing rules, technically eliminating the chances of eligibility for fresh Senators – elect in the upcoming 11th National Assembly to aspire for principal and presiding positions . This followed the presentation of a motion by Deputy Leader of Senate,Continue Reading
Withdrawal By Hamza Suleiman The Deputy Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, has withdrawn from the Senatorial contest and declined his support for the incumbent, Sen. Ali Ndume. Askira made this known at a news conference, alongside his teaming supporters and prominent personalities in the state, on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has taken steps to address the devastating fire outbreak at the Head Bridge Building Materials Market in Onitsha, Anambra. This followed the adoption of a motion of “Urgent National Importance” sponsored by Sen. Tony Nwoye (ADC-Anambra) during Wednesday’s plenary. Presenting the motion,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has approved 516,333,700 dollar syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts during plenary on Wednesday The approval followed a letter fromContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Wednesday ordered an investigation into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmakers also directed immediate provision of relief materials for displaced residents following violent assaults on communities, including Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, by gunmen reportedly ridingContinue Reading
Confirmation By Kingsley Okoye Senate has confirmed the nominations of Mr Lamido Yuguda for appointment as Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Peggy Onuwu as Independent Director on the board of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Their confirmation followed the presentation of a report of the Committee onContinue Reading
