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Senate to Debate Trump’s Claim of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

The Senate has said it will debate recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump alleging a Christian genocide in Nigeria. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said he would withhold personal comment on the issue until the Federal Government issues an official response, noting that the matter involves “sensitive diplomatic considerations.” “Who am […]

‘Freedom Within Order’: Akpabio Defends Senate Discipline Amid Natasha Row

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed that the upper legislative chamber will not allow any individual lawmaker to hold it hostage or undermine its rules. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, and titled “The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient Nigeria’s 10th Senate”, Akpabio said the Senate’s insistence on […]

Senator Natasha Back from Suspension as Senate Resumes Plenary

Embattled Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, finally took her seat in the Senate chamber on Tuesday, six months after a six-month suspension. The Senate resumed plenary on Tuesday after a 10-week recess, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio presiding over the session. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return followed several unsuccessful attempts to resume her duties. She was […]

Clerk Says Only Senate Can Decide Natasha’s Return After Suspension

The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamorudeen Ogunlana, has said his office has no authority to reinstate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to legislative duties. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, on behalf of the clerk. The statement followed media reports, public commentary, and a […]

PDP Slams Attempt to Block Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return to Senate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it described as an attempt by the Senate to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP–Kogi Central) from resuming her duties following the expiration of her six-month suspension. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba criticised the reported action by the Clerk […]

Debt or Development? Lawmakers Back Massive Borrowing to Fund Infrastructure, Pensions

The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s comprehensive borrowing plan for the 2025–2026 fiscal period, including $21.5 billion in external loans, €2.2 billion, 15 billion Japanese Yen, and a €65 million grant. Also endorsed was a N757.98 billion domestic bond issuance aimed at clearing outstanding liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), some dating […]

Senate Demands Military Reinforcement in Borno, Yobe as Boko Haram Regroups

The Senate on Tuesday called on the Nigerian military to urgently redeploy personnel and advanced equipment to Borno and Yobe States following renewed attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. The resolution followed fresh assaults in the North-East, including the killing of over a dozen soldiers in Marte, Monguno Local Government Area, on Monday, 12 May, and […]

Senate Completes Passage of Landmark Tax Reform Bills

The Senate has passed the remaining two tax reform bills — the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill 2025 and the Nigeria Tax Bill 2025 — completing the legislative process for all four executive-sponsored tax proposals. The bills were adopted following clause-by-clause consideration in the Committee of the Whole and third reading on the Senate floor. […]

Senate Approves Two Major Tax Reform Bills, Vows to Conclude Remaining Today

The Senate has passed two of four major tax reform bills, marking a significant step in the ongoing overhaul of Nigeria’s tax administration framework. The two bills include one that seeks to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and another to establish the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill 2025 alongside the Nigeria Revenue […]

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