8 h. ago US: House narrowly passes Trump’s tax, spending bill in 218–214 vote

Tribune Online US: House narrowly passes Trump’s tax, spending bill in 218–214 vote After the bill passed, Trump praised the outcome. “This is a major victory,” he said. US: House narrowly passes Trump’s tax, spending bill in 218–214 vote Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Trump wins major victory as House passes $3.4trn tax and spending bill

President Donald Trump has secured a major political victory after the House of Representatives passed a massive $3.4 trillion fiscal read more Trump wins major victory as House passes $3.4trn tax and spending bill

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18 h. ago Jeffries breaks House speech record as Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill passes by narrow margin

In a dramatic night on Capitol Hill, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat, delivered the longest floor speech in the read more Jeffries breaks House speech record as Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill passes by narrow margin

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46 h. ago After two years, senate finally passes Bitumen Development Commission Bill

After two years of legislative deliberations, the Senate on Wednesday finally passed the bill seeking to establish the Bitumen Development read more After two years, senate finally passes Bitumen Development Commission Bill

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46 h. ago Senate approves bill to establish Bitumen Development Commission

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the Bitumen Development Commission, marking a significant legislative step towards harnessing the country’s vast bitumen resources. The bill, sponsored by Jimoh Ibrahim, aims to create a dedicated regulatory body that will oversee the exploration, exploitation, and management of Nigeria’s estimated 42 […] The post Senate approves bill to establish Bitumen Development Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Senate backs Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Bill to drive green mobility, industrial growth

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, took a major legislative stride toward a cleaner and more sustainable transport future as the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, passed its first reading during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Bill aims to […] The post Senate backs Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Bill to drive green mobility, industrial growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Science

66 h. ago U.S. Senate passes Trump’s landmark tax and spending bill after marathon debate

The US Senate has narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending package, delivering a hard-fought victory for President Donald Trump’s read more U.S. Senate passes Trump’s landmark tax and spending bill after marathon debate

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3 d. ago US Senate conducts marathon vote on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

Tribune Online US Senate conducts marathon vote on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ If approved in the Senate, the bill will return to the lower House of Representatives, which passed its own version by a single vote last month. US Senate conducts marathon vote on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ Tribune Online

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3 d. ago PDP Reinstates Anyanwu As National Secretary At 100th NEC Meeting

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary following a resolution passed at the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, confirmed the decision, emphasizing unity and preparation for the […] The post PDP Reinstates Anyanwu As National Secretary At 100th NEC Meeting appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Delta South APC Leaders, Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori For Second Term

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta South Senatorial District have unanimously passed a vote of confidence and endorsed for a second term the President, Bola Tinubu, and the governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Senator representing Delta South and leader of the party in the district, Senator Joel-Onowakpo […]

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5 d. ago Barau mourns Aminu Dantata, says he was a symbol of integrity

Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, an read more Barau mourns Aminu Dantata, says he was a symbol of integrity

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5 d. ago Deputy Senate President mourns business mogul, Aminu Dantata

Tribune Online Deputy Senate President mourns business mogul, Aminu Dantata He also extended his condolences to the Aminu Dantata’s immediate family and the Kano business community over his passing. Deputy Senate President mourns business mogul, Aminu Dantata Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Niger North Senator Mourns Dantata, Hails Late Billionaire’s Legacy

Lawmaker representing Niger North, Senator Sani Bello, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of billionaire businessman, iconic philanthropist, and revered elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died in the late hours of Friday in Dubai. In a statement by his media aide, Yusuf Muye, Senator Bello, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on […]

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8 d. ago Senate Approves N1.485trn 2025 Budget For Rivers Amid Oversight Concerns

The Senate has approved the 2025 appropriation bill for Rivers State, amounting to N1.485 trillion, following its third reading on Tuesday. The passage followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State during the Committee of Supply session. The bill authorises the withdrawal of ₦1,485,662,592,442 from the state’s Consolidated Revenue […]

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1 week ago Northern senators demand swift justice for victims of Plateau attack

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the killing of innocent travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as a “barbaric and cowardly act” that must not go unpunished. The incident, which occurred on Friday, June 20, 2025, involved an 18-seater bus conveying passengers from Basawa community […] The post Northern senators demand swift justice for victims of Plateau attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

1 week ago Osun LG Crisis: Senate caucus seeks president’s intervention 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The three Senators representing Osun East, West and Central, Francis Fadahunsi, Olalere Oyewumi and Oluwole Olubiyi, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to urgently step into the Local Government crisis in Osun State. In a passionate appeal to the president, jointly signed by the three Senators and made available to our […] The post Osun LG Crisis: Senate caucus seeks president’s intervention  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Justice Uwais: Nigeria Lost Statesman Of Unimpeachable Character, Say Northern Senators

The Northern Senators’ Forum has mourned the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais, describing him as a towering figure in the nation’s judicial history and a statesman of unimpeachable character. Justice Uwais died on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the age of 89. The Northern lawmakers, in a condolence statement on […]

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