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Senate Pauses Deliberation on New Electoral Act, Sparking Debate
On Thursday, the Senate deferred further deliberations on a Bill aimed at repealing the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022, and introducing the Electoral Act, 2025....

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Politics Today
4 days ago4 days ago

On Thursday, the Senate deferred further deliberations on a Bill aimed at repealing the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022, and introducing the Electoral Act, 2025. This decision came after a motion was put forward by the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), and supported by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP,...

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Akpabio’s Sister-In-Law Slams Senate: ‘It Will Not Be Well With You For Those You Killed
Pat Akpabio, who is related by marriage to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has stirred fresh controversy by bringing up unresolved killings allegedly linked to Akwa...

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4 days ago4 days ago

Pat Akpabio, who is related by marriage to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has stirred fresh controversy by bringing up unresolved killings allegedly linked to Akwa Ibom politics during Godswill Akpabio’s governorship.In a passionate video shared on Facebook on October 11, Pat openly accused the Senate President of betrayal and declared her intention to challenge him...

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BREAKING: Senate Officially Confirms Amupitan as New INEC Chairman!
On Thursday afternoon, the Senate officially approved Professor Joash Amupitan as the new head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The lawmakers confirmed Amupitan...

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Politics Today
4 days ago4 days ago

On Thursday afternoon, the Senate officially approved Professor Joash Amupitan as the new head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The lawmakers confirmed Amupitan through a voice vote after a rigorous screening session, during which he responded to their inquiries for nearly two hours. Following the recent departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, President Bola...

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Bauchi Senator and Three Kaduna Reps Make Bold Move, Defect from PDP to APC
Senator Samaila Dahuwa, who serves Bauchi North Senatorial District, has officially switched allegiance from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)....

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5 days ago5 days ago

Senator Samaila Dahuwa, who serves Bauchi North Senatorial District, has officially switched allegiance from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement of his

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Senate Launches Urgent Mission to Rescue Nigerian Women and Children Trapped in Libyan Prisons
The Senate has taken firm action to facilitate the liberation of numerous Nigerian women and children reportedly held in detention centers across Libya. The situation...

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Politics Today
5 days ago5 days ago

The Senate has taken firm action to facilitate the liberation of numerous Nigerian women and children reportedly held in detention centers across Libya. The situation was characterized as a form of “contemporary slavery.” Senators Asuquo Ekpenyong and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized the need for immediate diplomatic intervention to halt the ongoing abuses and ensure the safe...

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Senate Forms 12-Member Task Force to Challenge US Genocide Allegations Against Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has established a 12-member special committee tasked with advising the legislature on how to address escalating international apprehensions regarding alleged U.S.-supported accusations...

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6 days ago6 days ago

The Nigerian Senate has established a 12-member special committee tasked with advising the legislature on how to address escalating international apprehensions regarding alleged U.S.-supported accusations of Christian persecution within Nigeria. This initiative emerged following a confidential meeting held on Tuesday, during which senators examined recent assertions by the United States Government that suggested potential genocidal...

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Akpabio Declares: No Senator Will Ever Hold the Senate Hostage!
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed that the National Assembly will not permit any member to disrupt its operations or hold the institution “hostage.” He...

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1 week ago1 week ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed that the National Assembly will not permit any member to disrupt its operations or hold the institution “hostage.” He emphasized that maintaining discipline and adherence to parliamentary rules is crucial for safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic framework. In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,...

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Former Senate Principal Officer Makes Bold Exit from PDP
Senator Hosea Ayoola Agboola, a former legislator and prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, has officially withdrawn his membership from...

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1 week ago1 week ago

Senator Hosea Ayoola Agboola, a former legislator and prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, has officially withdrawn his membership from the party. He conveyed this decision through a formal letter addressed to the party’s leadership in his Itesiwaju local government area on Friday. In his letter, he stated: “I, Hosea...

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US Government Shutdown Update: Senate Rejects Democratic Resolution, Speaker Announces House Return Next Week
Senate Rejects Democratic Proposal to Continue Government Funding The Senate has voted 47-53 against the Democrats’ proposed continuing resolution to finance the government, with every...

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International News
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Senate Rejects Democratic Proposal to Continue Government Funding The Senate has voted 47-53 against the Democrats’ proposed continuing resolution to finance the government, with every Republican senator opposing the measure. The resolution fell short of the 60 votes required for approval. Following this, the Senate is now considering the short-term spending bill passed by the...

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Natasha Makes a Bold Comeback to Senate: “I Owe No One an Apology
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has officially returned to her legislative responsibilities after enduring a six-month suspension, firmly stating that she owes no apologies...

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4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has officially returned to her legislative responsibilities after enduring a six-month suspension, firmly stating that she owes no apologies to anyone. Speaking with reporters in her office, Natasha emphasized that if the National Assembly’s decision to unseal her office-especially by the Senate leadership-was intended to pressure her into apologizing,...

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