The Senate has condemned killing of 56 Nigerians and abduction of women and children in Konkoso village, Niger , describing the attack as brutal and unacceptable. The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by Niger East Senator, Sani Musa during an emergency sitting of the senate on Tuesday. Moving the motion, Musa…
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a tense and rowdy session marked by heated debates and a division over key provisions of the proposed legislation. Proceedings in the upper chamber were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The disruption followed a demand…
The Senate will, on Tuesday, reconvene sitting, Clerk of the Senate, Mr Emmanuel Odo, has announced. Odo made the announcement in an official notice to the senators, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the notice was on the directive of the Senate President,…
The Senate on Tuesday rescinded its earlier decision on Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act relating to electronic transmission of election results. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the senate had earlier passed the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill, retaining Clause 60(3) of the principal law, which provided for transfer of results during the…
The Senate has passed the Electoral Bill 2026, retaining electronic transmission of election results but rejecting a proposal that would have made real-time uploading to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal mandatory. The bill was approved on Wednesday following prolonged deliberations, with senators divided over Section 60, which addresses the process for transmitting polling unit results. A…
The Senate has urged Nigerians, particularly Katsina communities, to remain united and vigilant amid worsening insecurity, warning against internal collaborators undermining national security. Lawmakers cautioned that individuals aiding or shielding criminals posed grave threats to peace, stability and effective security operations across affected communities. The call followed a Point of Order raised by Sen. Muntari…
Justice Joseph Oyewole has been confirmed by the Senate as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The approval came on Tuesday following the consideration of a report submitted by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Adegbonmire Ayodele. President Bola Tinubu had earlier requested the Senate to…
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Justice Oyewole Kayode as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter during plenary on Tuesday. In the letter, Tinubu cited Section 231(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…
The President of Nigeria’s Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has welcomed continued defence cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, saying it plays a crucial role in the country’s fight against terrorism. Speaking on Tuesday at the Senate’s first plenary sitting of 2026 after the festive recess, Mr Akpabio said the partnership demonstrated Nigeria’s alignment with international…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed retired General Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as the country’s new Minister of Defence. Musa was approved on Wednesday via a voice vote following hours of rigorous questioning in the Committee of the Whole, where senators explored his experience and vision for the ministry. The retired…
