14 h. ago US Senator Cruz backs bill against Sharia, blasphemy laws in Nigeria

Ted Cruz,  a United States senator has vowed to push legislation targeting the use of Sharia and blasphemy laws in read more US Senator Cruz backs bill against Sharia, blasphemy laws in Nigeria

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38 h. ago RECALL: U.S. pressure and Nigeria’s unresolved trauma: Is ‘Genocide’ too simple a frame?

When history and law collide: The U.S., Nigeria and the charge of Christian Genocide The push in the U.S. Senate read more RECALL: U.S. pressure and Nigeria’s unresolved trauma: Is ‘Genocide’ too simple a frame?

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66 h. ago Natasha, Akpabio mend rift as Kogi senator invites Senate President, colleagues to project commissioning

Strong indications emerged on Thursday that the rift between Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio has finally read more Natasha, Akpabio mend rift as Kogi senator invites Senate President, colleagues to project commissioning

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3 d. ago Bayelsa Senator Joins APC As PDP’s Sen Jarigbe Perfects Defection Plan

Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Benson Agadaga, has formally resigned from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable differences within his former party. In a letter addressed to the Senate and read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday’s plenary, Agadaga said his decision followed “deep […]

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3 d. ago Bayelsa senator dumps PDP, cites ‘leaking Umbrella’, internal crisis

Benson Agadaga, Senator representing Bayelsa East, on Wednesday, announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), blaming internal wrangling read more Bayelsa senator dumps PDP, cites ‘leaking Umbrella’, internal crisis

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3 d. ago Senate approves wildlife protection bill, moves to toughen fight against trafficking

Nigeria’s Senate has approved the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to curb read more Senate approves wildlife protection bill, moves to toughen fight against trafficking

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3 d. ago You are a true nationalist, Akande Foundation eulogises Senator Abu Ibrahim at 80

….says advice needed to help the leadership of the country The Adebisi Akande Foundation(AAF) has urged Senator Abu Ibrahim to read more You are a true nationalist, Akande Foundation eulogises Senator Abu Ibrahim at 80

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4 d. ago Senate moves to slash $2bn rice import, proposes national rice council

The Senate has initiated legislative action to reduce Nigeria’s annual $2 billion rice import expenditure through the creation of a read more Senate moves to slash $2bn rice import, proposes national rice council

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9 d. ago Senate launches probe into operations of refineries, labour disputes, others

The Senate has initiated a comprehensive probe into the lingering challenges affecting Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, focusing on refinery operations, read more Senate launches probe into operations of refineries, labour disputes, others

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9 d. ago Senate suspends screening of PENCOM nominee over alleged dual appointment, financial misconduct

The Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service on Thursday suspended the screening and reappointment of Charles Emukowhate as Commissioner read more Senate suspends screening of PENCOM nominee over alleged dual appointment, financial misconduct

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9 d. ago Senate calls for transparency, strict compliance in public procurement

The Senate has emphasised the need for greater transparency and strict adherence to due process in Nigeria’s public procurement system read more Senate calls for transparency, strict compliance in public procurement

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1 week ago Senate seeks shift of burden of proof in electoral cases to INEC

The Senate on Wednesday proposed that the burden of proof in election petitions should rest with the Independent National Electoral read more Senate seeks shift of burden of proof in electoral cases to INEC

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1 week ago New Electoral Law Underway As Senate Passes Bill For Second Reading

A bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Act 2025 has been passed for second reading at the Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage during Wednesday’s plenary after a majority of Senators voted in support of the passage through a voice vote. Following its passage, the […]

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1 week ago Electoral Act Amendment Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, called for continued reforms to enhance transparency and public trust in the electoral process. The post Electoral Act Amendment Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of Minister Tijani As USPF Board Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, as chairman of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) board. In a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary on Wednesday, Tinubu said the nomination was made in line with section […]

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1 week ago Jimkuta empowers constituents with skills, equipment for self reliance

David Jimkuta, a first term senator, elected during the 2023 senatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress read more Jimkuta empowers constituents with skills, equipment for self reliance

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1 week ago Bill to create Nigeria Mines Rangers Service passes third reading in Senate

The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to create the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS), a specialised security agency that read more Bill to create Nigeria Mines Rangers Service passes third reading in Senate

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1 week ago PDP crisis deepens as Anyanwu petitions DSS, Police, INEC over alleged forgery

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn as the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel read more PDP crisis deepens as Anyanwu petitions DSS, Police, INEC over alleged forgery

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2 w. ago Pilots, engineers condemn allegations of pilot drug use, demand Senator Kalu withdraws statement

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has condemned claims made by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu during a read more Pilots, engineers condemn allegations of pilot drug use, demand Senator Kalu withdraws statement

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2 w. ago NCAA debunks Orji Uzor Kalu’s claims of pilot substance abuse, emphasises safety protocols

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has addressed concerns raised by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu regarding the safety of pilots read more NCAA debunks Orji Uzor Kalu’s claims of pilot substance abuse, emphasises safety protocols

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