12 h. ago Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday began moves to classify kidnapping as a terrorism offence, proposing the death penalty for perpetrators read more Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

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29 h. ago Senate hails Tinubu, security agencies for rescuing hostages

The Nigerian Senate commends President Tinubu for recent hostage rescues but warns of escalating Nigerian insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-hails-tinubu-security-agencies-for-rescuing-hostages/

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29 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu sends three ambassadorial nominees to senate for confirmation

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a list of three ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. See the list of nominees. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-sends-three-ambassadorial-nominees-to-senate-for-confirmation/

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4 d. ago Nigerian Senate retreats while the nation burns: What exactly are lawmakers deliberating?

Nigeria is burning, but its lawmakers are on retreat. Across the country, both the Senate and House of Representatives have read more Nigerian Senate retreats while the nation burns: What exactly are lawmakers deliberating?

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7 d. ago Over 500,000 direct jobs at risk if sachet, pet bottle alcohol banned, FOBTOB warns

The organised labour has, again, raised concerns over the fresh push by the Nigerian Senate and the National Agency for read more Over 500,000 direct jobs at risk if sachet, pet bottle alcohol banned, FOBTOB warns

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7 d. ago African Democratic Congress, Saraki Condemn Kwara Church Killing

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the killing and abduction of worshippers at  Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, warning that the “Christian genocide” narrative, previously dismissed, is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy under the Tinubu administration. Similarly, former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki has condemned the terrorist attack on Eruku town, Kwara state, […]

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8 d. ago ‘Nigeria Has Failed To Protect Its Schoolchildren,’ US Senator Jim Risch Decries

  United States Senator Jim Risch has criticised the Nigerian government for failing to protect schoolchildren from jihadist and criminal abductions. Risch’s remarks followed recent attacks and kidnappings in Nigeria. On Monday, gunmen stormed Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, abducting 25 female students. The school’s vice principal, Hassan Makuku, was killed, while […]

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8 d. ago Senate Asks Armed Forces To Urgently Recruit 100,000 Soldiers To Fight Insecurity

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday demanded an immediate overhaul of the country’s security manpower, calling on the Armed Forces to “immediately recruit at least 100,000 personnel” to confront the worsening insecurity sweeping across several states. The upper chamber also resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate “the funding, expenditure and outcome of the […] The post Senate Asks Armed Forces To Urgently Recruit 100,000 Soldiers To Fight Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Kebbi kidnap: Senate orders probe as Safe School Initiative gulps N144.7bn

Following a school kidnapping in Kebbi, the Nigerian Senate orders a probe into the N144.7bn Safe School Initiative, questioning its effectiveness. Read More

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1 week ago ATBU, Alumni Reject Senate’s Move To Convert Varsity To Conventional Institution

The management and alumni of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, have rejected the proposed legislation being sponsored by Senator Shehu Buba Umar to change the university from a specialised institution of technology to a conventional university. The bill, currently at the public hearing stage in the Nigerian Senate, seeks to expand ATBU’s curriculum […]

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2 w. ago Law Underway To Ban Recruitment Of Underage Into Military Services

The Senate has passed for second reading the Armed Forces (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2025, seeking to prohibit the recruitment of persons under 18 years into the Nigerian Armed Forces. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (Katsina Central), the bill aligns Nigeria’s Child Rights Act (2003), the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and […]

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2 w. ago Refund N210trn To Federation Account, Senate Tells Nigerian National Petroleum Company

The Senate has rejected the explanations provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the N210 trillion outstanding against the oil firm. The upper chamber, therefore, told the petroleum company that the fund, which had not been accounted for, must be refunded to the Federation Account. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired […]

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2 w. ago N210trn probe: Senate rejects NNPCL’s explanation, insists firm must refund money to govt

•Says operations of firm not transparent, acceptable•How company allegedly paid illegal subsidies for years •Ojulari absent, senators fume The Senate has rejected the explanations offered by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the investigation into the N210trillion outstanding against the oil company. It came to the conclusion on Tuesday that the money, which […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity Tests Governance, Endangers National Cohesion — Kaduna Governor

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has described insecurity in Nigeria as a scourge that has deeply entrenched itself within the national fabric, posing challenges that go beyond issues of public safety. The governor stated this in Lagos during the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Lecture Series. Senator Uba Sani noted that insecurity continues […]

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2 w. ago Afreximbank’s FEDA Invests $75m In Electric Vehicle Growth In Africa

On November 5, the Nigerian Senate passed the second reading of a bill aimed at facilitating the country’s transition to electric vehicles and promoting green mobility in the country. The post Afreximbank’s FEDA Invests $75m In Electric Vehicle Growth In Africa appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate refutes bribery allegation in NERC chairman confirmation saga

The Nigerian Senate has denied allegations that it collected bribes to frustrate the screening and confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat read more Senate refutes bribery allegation in NERC chairman confirmation saga

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2 w. ago Runway incident: Senate cites inconsistencies in NSIB report on Air Peace

The Senate Committee on Aviation has faulted the report of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on the

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3 w. ago US Senator Cruz vows to expose Nigerian officials linked to alleged christian killings

Ted Cruz, United States Senator has vowed to publicly identify Nigerian government officials he claims are complicit in the killing read more US Senator Cruz vows to expose Nigerian officials linked to alleged christian killings

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3 w. ago CPC Designation: US Senator Ted Cruz Vows To Hold Nigerian Officials Accountable

He thanked President Trump for the designation and for “fighting to stop the murder of Christians in Nigeria.” The post CPC Designation: US Senator Ted Cruz Vows To Hold Nigerian Officials Accountable appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago ‘We Never Seized Her Passport’, Immigration Denies Natasha Akpoti

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that its officers seized her passport and attempted to stop her from travelling abroad on Tuesday. Recall that the lawmaker representing Kogi Central had earlier gone live on Facebook, alleging that immigration officers at the airport withheld her passport without legal justification. In […]

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