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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 […]

Senate Begins Consideration of Tax Reform Bills Today

The Senate will today begin consideration of the Tax Reform Bills submitted months ago by President Bola Tinubu, following the presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Finance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, shortly after Committee Chairman, Senator Sani Musa, laid the report before the chamber. Akpabio urged […]

Senate Debates Plan to Hold General Elections in a Single Day

A bill seeking to empower the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct all general elections on the same day has passed its second reading in the Senate. The proposed amendment to the Electoral Act 2022 aims to cut election costs, shorten campaign periods, and streamline the voting process. It also seeks to allow elected […]

Senate Rejects Proposal to Rename INEC Office After Nwosu

The Senate has rejected a motion proposing to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in honour of the late Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC) who oversaw the annulled 12 June 1993 presidential election. The motion, reintroduced by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday after being dismissed a […]

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