Tag: Senate
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Senate to Probe ₦1.3bn ‘Fake Agency’ Budget Scandal
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Senate is set to deliberate on Tuesday over the controversy surrounding the ₦1.3 billion allocation to the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the 2026 Appropriation Act, amid fresh revelations that a forged presidential appointment letter allegedly enabled the agency to operate within government circles for more than a…
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Senate Refutes Oshiomhole’s Forgery Claims on Natasha’s Suspension Report
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Senate has dismissed allegations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole that signatures on the committee report recommending the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were forged or improperly included. Speaking on Tuesday, Senate spokesperson Senator Yemi Adaramodu described the claims as unfounded, insisting that no senator had lodged any complaint about forged signatures…
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Senate Seeks Total Ban on Foreign Textile Materials
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Senate has urged the Federal Government to immediately place a ban on the importation of foreign textile materials as part of renewed efforts to revive Nigeria’s collapsed textile industry and strengthen local production capacity. Lawmakers argued that restricting textile imports would stimulate domestic cotton farming, boost local manufacturing, and restore once-thriving…
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Senate Targets State Police Approval This Week to Tackle Kidnapping and Banditry
By Gloria Drealomalicha The Senate has intensified efforts to establish state police across Nigeria, announcing that the constitutional amendment required to decentralise policing will be treated as a top legislative priority this week. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said the National Assembly had resolved to fast-track amendments to the 1999 Constitution…
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $516m Loan Amid Rising Debate
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a $516 million external loan, clearing the way for fresh financing to support major national infrastructure development, particularly road construction projects across key economic corridors. April 29, 2026 — Lawmakers granted approval for the loan intended to fund sections of…
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Senate To Suspend Political Campaigns in Eight States
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Senate has proposed drastic measures to address escalating insecurity across parts of the country, including the possible suspension of political activities in several high-risk states ahead of future elections. The call was made during plenary following a motion that highlighted renewed attacks and growing threats, particularly in northern regions. Leading…
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Senate Calls for Urgent Rescue of 416 Abductees Held by Boko Haram in Borno
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts toward securing the release of 416 women, children, and elderly persons reportedly held captive by Boko Haram in Borno State since March 30, 2026. The resolution followed a fresh wave of attacks by insurgents targeting military formations, alongside reported threats…
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Senate Summons NNPCL Leadership Over ₦210 Trillion Audit Gap
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigerian Senate has ordered top executives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to appear before it over an alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancy uncovered in the company’s audited financial records. April 15, 2026 — The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has rejected earlier explanations provided by the NNPCL, insisting…
