Electronic upload of poll results: Putting Senate on the spot
The upper chamber of the National Assembly, the Senate, on Wednesday eventually passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2025 into…
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Senate to hold emergency plenary session on Tuesday
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered an emergency plenary session to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The…
Don’t play with fire, adopt clause on real-time transmission of election…
The former minister of education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on the senate to urgently reconsider and reverse its recent…
‘Setback for Nigeria’s democratic development,’ Electoral…
The Electoral College Nigeria has expressed concern over senate’s rejection of automatic electronic transmission of election…
Senate again defers electoral act amendment after five-hour closed session
The senate on Tuesday once more failed to wrap up discussions on the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act, following hours…
Senate approves Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice
The senate has approved the nomination of Joseph Oyewole for appointment as a justice of the supreme court.
His confirmation…
Senate to pass N58.47trn 2026 national budget March 17
The Senate has lined up a top-level meeting with the nation’s economic managers as it steps up examination of President Bola…
Senate sets panel on Electoral review
The Senate has set up a seven-member committee to collate, harmonise and distil lawmakers’ views on the Electoral Act Amendment…
Senate probes failings in Nigeria’s railways
The Senate has begun an investigation into operational shortcomings and insecurity within Nigeria’s railway system amid worries…
Senate confirms new CEOs for NUPRC, NMDPRA
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian…