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Akpabio dismisses Natasha’s assassination allegation as false, inflammatory
On Friday, April 4, Senate President Godswill Akpabio strongly rejected allegations made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing him of…
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Court bans interviews, social media streaming in Natasha’s case against Akpabio
On Friday, April 4, Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued an order preventing the…
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Shehu Sani explains why recalling a senator can be so costly
On Saturday, March 22, former senator Shehu Sani shared his thoughts on the high cost of recalling a sitting senator,…
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Senator Ireti Kingibe calls voice vote unconstitutional for state of emergency decision
On Friday, March 21, Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), expressed her concerns about the voice vote…
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Heated argument erupts in Senate over state of emergency in Rivers
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, a tense argument broke out in the Nigerian Senate between the President of the Senate,…
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Senate approves Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers
The Senate on Thursday ratified the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency…
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Breaking: Bill requiring physical offices for social media giants passes second reading in the Senate
On Tuesday, March 18, a bill mandating social media platforms to set up physical offices within Nigeria’s borders passed its…
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Why Natasha should apologize to the Nigerian Senate, says NAGET President
On Friday, March 14, Elijah Tule, the President of the Nigerian Ambassadors for Gender Tranquility (NAGET), spoke out about the…
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Former senator calls for Akpabio to step aside for fair investigation into harassment claim
On Friday, March 14, a former senator, Nicholas Tofowomo, asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step aside while a fair…
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Akpabio: Natasha’s actions could discourage women’s political appointments
On Tuesday, March 13, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for her actions, stating…
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Southern youths strongly reject plot to remove Senate President Akpabio
On Thursday, March 13, the Amalgamated Southern Nigeria Youths Forum strongly condemned the alleged efforts by certain groups to remove…
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Hold exciting by-elections for Anambra and Edo empty seats – Senate to INEC
On Tuesday, March 11, the Senate gave a big order to the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC for short:…
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Delta APC denies Omo-Agege’s recognition as party leader
On Friday, March 7, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State stated that it has not…
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Senate should be treated with respect – First Lady
On Thursday, March 6, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu shared her thoughts on the ongoing controversy in the Senate, stressing that…
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Senator Natasha sues Akpabio for N1.3bn over alleged defamation
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Nigerian Senate, filed a lawsuit against…
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Drama in the Senate as Senator Natasha protests seat change
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Senate was thrown into chaos during a session after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi…
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Nigerian News
Nigerian leaders must earn respect after visa denial – Ali Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in Nigeria’s Senate, has shared his thoughts on the recent visa denial that…
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Metro
Drama unfolds as Senate questions AIG over 3,907 missing assault rifles
On Tuesday, February 12, 2025, there was intense drama at the Senate Committee on Public Accounts as the Assistant Inspector…
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Politics
30 proposals for new states didn’t meet the rules, says Deputy Speaker
On Friday, February 7, 2025, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, shared an important update about the…
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BREAKING: Senate suspends 2025 budget defense for Auditor General’s office just 24 hours before deadline
In a surprising turn of events on Monday, January 21, 2025, the Nigerian Senate suspended the 2025 budget defense for…
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Senate, Julius Berger resolve conflict over unfinished projects in Nigeria
On Tuesday, January 14, the Nigerian Senate and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc came to an agreement after a disagreement over…
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Senate President Akpabio announces 6-month extension for 2024 budget
On Wednesday, December 18, Senate President Godswill Akpabio shared exciting news with Nigerians: the government will extend the life of…
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Nigerian News
Senate issues arrest warrant against Julius Berger MD over road project
The Senate has issued a warrant for the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Dr Peer Lubasch, to appear…
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Kalu urges Tinubu to sack ministers who ignore Senate summons
On Friday, December 13, 2024, former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, criticized ministers who fail to respond to Senate…
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Senate orders Wike to stop demolitions in FCT, sets up investigation panel
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Nigerian Senate called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,…
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NASC makes big changes: Nwoba appointed Clerk of Senate, other leaders promoted
On Monday, December 9, 2024, the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) announced a major leadership shake-up. The Commission approved the…
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Senate affirms commitment to tax reform bills, rejects suspension claims
The Nigerian Senate has dismissed claims of suspending or withdrawing deliberations on the Tax Reform Bills, reaffirming its commitment to…
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Jibrin explains why Senate passed Tinubu’s Tax reform bills for second reading
On Friday, November 30, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, shared the reasons why the Senate allowed…
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Reps remove CCT chairman Danladi Umar, agree with Senate decision
On Tuesday, November 26, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in agreeing to remove Danladi Umar, the Chairman of…
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Nigerian News
Senate approves Tinubu’s fresh $2.2bn loan
Senate on Thursday at plenary approved the new external borrowing plan request of $2.2billion dollars presented for consideration by President…
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Ndume begs Senate to allow late ifeanyi Ubah’s widow succeed him
Ali Ndume, the Senator representing Borno South, has appealed to his colleagues in the Senate to allow Uchenna, the widow…
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Senate holds closed-door session to discuss possible removal of CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Nigerian Senate entered a closed-door session to discuss the removal of Justice Danladi Umar,…
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Nigerian News
Senate confirms seven ministerial nominees
The senate has confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, submitted to the upper chamber…
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Senate starts screening new minister nominees
On Wednesday, October 30, the Nigerian Senate began the important task of screening the ministerial nominees sent by President Bola…
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Senate delays screening of ministerial nominees, including Bianca Ojukwu
On Tuesday, October 29, the Nigerian Senate announced that it would postpone the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s new ministerial…
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Nigerian News
President Tinubu asks Senate to confirm seven ministerial nominees
President Tinubu asks senate to confirm seven ministerial nominees President Bola Tinubu on Thursday asked the Senate to confirm seven…
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Godswill Akpabio denies rumour of impeachment
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has debunked the report of planned impeachment against him, describing it as fake…
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Presidency urges MDAs to honor Senate invitations for accountability
On Monday, October 14, the Presidency directed the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, along with…
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Nigerian News
Petrol Price: Senate will assess petrol price hike and intervene if need be — Akpabio
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that the Senate will intervene in the current hike in the…
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Nigerian News
Senate revives South-South development commission bill
The Nigerian Senate has reopened debate on establishing the South-South Development Commission, a bill initially suspended in July due to…
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