The Nigerian Inquirer

Nigeria’s Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to consolidate lawmakers’ views on proposed Electoral Act amendments, with a report due within 48 hours.

January 30, 2026

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Nigeria’s Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed 64 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by...

December 18, 2025

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Backing for Troop Deployment to Benin

Tinubu asks the Senate to approve a Benin troop deployment after a failed coup sparked an urgent request for military support

December 9, 2025

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Senate Probes Ministers on Failed School Safety Plan

The Senate has intensified its probe into the safe school initiative as rising attacks renew concerns over funding, oversight and stalled protection efforts

December 4, 2025

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Why Senate Should Reject Omokri Nomination – Onoh

Onoh asks the Senate to reject Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination, warning it could damage Nigeria’s credibility abroad

December 2, 2025

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15 Trillion Domestic Borrowing Plan

Senate approves Tinubu’s N1.15 trillion domestic borrowing to fund the 2025 budget deficit and sustain critical government programmes.

November 12, 2025

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Amupitan Pledges Credible Elections, Says Losers Will Congratulate Winners

INEC chair Joash Amupitan promises credible elections where losers congratulate winners under his leadership.

October 17, 2025

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Senate Approves ₦1.81 Trillion Budget to Tackle Security, Infrastructure in Nigeria’s Capital

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate approved a ₦1.81 trillion budget for the FCT in...

May 29, 2025

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Court to Rule June 27 on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate Suspension

A Federal High Court in Abuja will on June 27 decide the legality of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and whether Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others defied a court order.

May 14, 2025

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