Senate Bows to Pressure, Upholds Electronic Transmission With Conditions
The Senate amended the Electoral Act to retain electronic transmission of results, adding conditions.
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Protesters Bring “Mattresses and Pillows” to National Assembly (Photos)
In an unusual twist of event, Protesters storm Nigeria’s National Assembly with mattresses over electronic transmission of election results.
Tax Law Row: NASS Orders Fresh Gazette Publication
Following allegations of tampering Tax Laws, the National Assembly begins an internal review, orders fresh publication in the Official Gazette.
Tinubu Presents ₦58.18trn 2026 Budget of Consolidation
President Tinubu has presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget to the National Assembly, outlining priorities on security, infrastructure, growth and fiscal stability.
Senate Confirms New NUPRC and NMDPRA CEOs
The Senate has confirmed new CEOs of NUPRC and NMDPRA after screening by joint petroleum committees.
Reps Member Claims Approved Tax Bills Were Tampered After Passage
In a fresh concerns, House of Reps member has alleged that tax laws gazetted after passage by the National Assembly differ from versions debated and approved by lawmakers.
Senate Orders Security Probe into Akpabio’s Death Reports
The Senate has direct NSA Nuhu Ribadu to investigate the reports claiming Senate President Godswill Akpabio died.
Senate Gives Swift Approval for Tinubu’s Deployment of Troops to Benin Republic
The Senate has swiftly endorsed the request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin for a peace mission. The approval was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary after lawmakers reviewed the request in the Committee of the Whole, in accordance with Section 5, Part … Read more
Tinubu Seeks Senate Backing to Deploy Nigerian Troops to Benin Republic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the Senate requesting consent for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Benin Republic. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary Tinubu stated that the deployment is for a peace mission in response to the ongoing attempted coup in … Read more
Akpabio Files ₦200bn Defamation Suit Against Natasha Akpoti
Reigniting their long-running dispute, Senate President Akpabio files a ₦200bn defamation suit against Senator Natasha.