The Senate leadership has congratulated the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, the governors of Osun and Anambra States, and other political leaders, stating that the emergence of the Wike-led Rainbow coalition is advancing unity. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, ...
The Senate has resolved to investigate budgetary provisions for the maintenance of Nigerian Air Force aircraft following the crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed 25 lives. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee ...
The Senate has postponed its two-day National Security Summit scheduled for Monday, 12th, and Tuesday, 13th, October, 2026, until further notice following the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area, ...
The National Assembly has formally advanced the ongoing constitutional review process by transmitting the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for their review and approval. The Clerk ...
The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and resolved to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by the Southern African country until further notice, in response to continuing reports of xenophobic attacks and hostility against Nigerians ...
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and other ...
The Senate has clarified that the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Establishment Act, 2007, does not introduce a new ban on preaching or hawking in commercial vehicles, amid public concerns surrounding the legislation. According to the ...
President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has announced a donation of 50 million naira as a support package for five families affected by the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire local government area, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, ...
The Senate has cautioned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde against making statements that could undermine ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling terrorism and kidnapping, following his call on the United Nations to investigate the abduction ...
The Senate has approved a total of ₦403.1 billion for the Nigerian Police Trust Fund to strengthen policing and support the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and other security challenges across the country for two consecutive years. The upper chamber approved ...