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Xenophobia: Senate wants safety of Nigerians in South Africa
By Kingsley Okoye Senate has urged the Federal Government via the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, to obtain written assurances from South African…
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SUV procurement case not against Senators-Spokesperson
By Naomi Sharang Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, says individual senators are not responsible…
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Senate seeks ban on textile imports, urges revival of local mills
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Tuesday urged the federal government to ban importation of textile materials and revive Nigeria’s textile industry to…
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Senate passes N2.2trn FCT 2026 budget
By Naomi Sharang The Senate on Thursday passed the 2026 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), approving total expenditure of…
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Senate rescinds amended standing rules, retains previous provisions
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Thursday rescinded the earlier amendments to Orders 2(2) and 3(1) of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as amended),…
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Senate confirms Tegbe as Minister of power
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power following his successful screening at the plenary. …
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2027: Okowa is in senate race, no missing N1.3trn in Delta — Ifeajika
By Ifeanyi Olannye The Former Governor of Delta, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, is a serious contender for the Senate in the 2027 General Elections…
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Senate amends standing rules on election of presiding, principal officers
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate has again amended its standing rules, technically eliminating the chances of eligibility for fresh Senators – elect in…
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Borno deputy speaker withdraws from senatorial race, backs Ndume
Withdrawal By Hamza Suleiman The Deputy Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, has withdrawn from the Senatorial contest and declined his support…
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Senate seeks FG’s intervention for victims of Onitsha market inferno
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has taken steps to address the devastating fire outbreak at the Head Bridge Building Materials Market in Onitsha,…