The red chamber also proposed a 10-year jail term for “any person who detains a man or woman, a boy or girl against their will in order to have unlawful canal knowledge of him/her in any place.” The Senate said such a person would be found guilty of a felony and would be liable for […]
The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Onawo (SDP–Nasarawa), seeks to provide a legal framework for safeguarding mining operations, enforcing environmental and safety regulations, and promoting sustainable mining practices in Nigeria’s extractive sector. According to Onawo, the NMRS will be tasked with responsibilities such as curbing illegal mining, rescuing trapped miners, providing emergency medical response, investigating […]
The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by the lawmakers. Amupitan had earlier arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries with Senators. Read Also: National Council Of State approves Appointment Of Amupitan as INEC Chair He was […]
According to a statement issued by his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, titled “The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient Nigeria’s 10th Senate,” Akpabio said the Senate’s insistence on enforcing its rules is not an attempt to silence dissent but a necessary measure to uphold order and protect democratic institutions. “The Senate cannot and will not […]
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani Musa, gave the declaration during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu’s economic team, led by Minister of finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Wale Edun, at the National Assembly. Senator Musa noted that the legislature requires detailed performance data to properly assess the assumptions and […]
The resumption, earlier postponed by two weeks, stalled progress on several national priorities, including the proposed National Security Summit, amendments to the Electoral Act, the Constitution Alteration Bill, and the long-pending National Assembly Budget and Research Office Bill aimed at strengthening fiscal oversight. An internal memo from the Senate leadership confirmed the new resumption date, […]
Her resumption followed the unsealing of her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, by the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. Upon resumption, Senator Natasha, who has been on suspension, remained resolute, insisting that she has “no apology to tender.” She said, “In retrospect, it is actually amazing how […]
The committee made the call at an emergency meeting led by Chairman Senator David Jimkuta (Taraba South), met with the leadership of the striking doctors. The committee also vowed to engage urgently with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to address the doctors’ demands and find a resolution. The senators assured them that their […]
In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, the Senate acknowledged receiving notification from Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding her intention to return to plenary. However, it clarified that her suspension remains active and that no administrative action would be taken until the Court of Appeal delivers its verdict on the matter. The Senate […]
It was reported that Akpoti-Uduaghan, who had earlier vowed to resume legislative activities, arrived at the National Assembly complex around 12.20 p.m. Among those who accompanied her were a prominent political activist, Aisha Yesufu, and several of her supporters. Read Also: Aisha Yesufu vows to join Natasha as she resumes Senate However, the suspended senator […]