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A motion seeking to immortalise the late Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, now Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) suffered a setback at the Senate on Wednesday.…

There appears to be no letup in the troubles for the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as thousands of constituents from the district staged a rally in Okene on Wednesday to express their support for her ongoing…

A Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving petitions to initiate a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Isa…

The Senate on Thursday ratified the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. The president had, on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast, declared a state of emergency in Rivers. The…

The Senate has passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), at plenary…

A bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, formalising their roles and recognition has passed its second reading in the Senate. The bill’s general principles were presented on Thursday by Sen.…

The Senate has referred the alleged sexual harassment petition filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP) against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions.…

Embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for a live broadcast of her probe proceedings at the Senate. Sequel to her encounter with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangement in the…

The Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to provide a briefing on the alleged funding of Boko Haram by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Also…

The Senate has confirmed three nominees of President Bola Tinubu for appointment as National Electoral Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioner. Their confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of…