Nigerian Senate President Akpabio announced during a plenary session that three Senate seats have been declared vacant following the tragic loss of some members of the 10th Senate.

An aide to former Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki has refuted claims that Saraki endorsed Bola Tinubu, labeling such suggestions as mischievous.

SERAP (Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project) has urged Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio to publish the names of individuals implicated in the alleged missing N210 trillion or face legal action, also demanding the publication of complete records from the Public Accounts Committee.

The Nigerian Senate has cleared Magnus Abe for appointment as Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) board. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-clears-magnus-abe-as-nuprc-board-chair/

Nigeria's Senate has called upon the Federal Government to establish a military base in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State to enhance security and facilitate the safe return of displaced residents to their communities.

The Nigerian Senate honored soldiers killed in a recent attack in Borno and called for intensified military operations to combat the renewed insurgency in the North-East region.

The Nigerian Senate Public Accounts Committee has summoned Kyari and former NNPC officials to address alleged discrepancies totaling N210 trillion in the company's audited financial statements from 2017 to 2023.

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, and others to account for N210 trillion, threatening arrest if they fail to appear.

The Nigerian Senate has rescinded its call for President Tinubu to remove the CAC Registrar-General, Hussaini Magaji, following his apology to lawmakers. Read More: https://punchng.com/cac-boss-apologises-as-senate-rescinds-call-for-his-sack/

The Nigerian Senate is questioning delays in contractor payments and is advocating for the Federal Government to revert to a system where Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) directly pay contractors.

The Nigerian Senate is calling for the recruitment of additional judges for the Public Complaints Commission, citing an insufficient number to handle the high volume of cases.

A debate over the electronic transmission clause in Nigeria's Electoral Act has led the Senate into a closed-door session, as lawmakers consider rescinding a previous amendment.

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Tinubu's request for a $6 billion loan, with the approval coming just hours after the request was read by the Senate President.

Former Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki absolved President Bola Tinubu of betrayal regarding past legal battles and dismissed claims of a 2027 political alliance with him.

The Nigerian Senate has clarified the reasons behind the delay in passing the bill to prohibit dual party membership, stating it awaits formal transmission from the House of Representatives.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as the main opposition party in the Nigerian Senate after nine serving senators defected from their parties to join the ADC.

The Nigerian Senate is set to pass the N48.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31 and confirm key appointments.

The Nigerian Senate has called on the military to intensify counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, emphasizing the need for enhanced intelligence gathering, surveillance, and operational capacity to curb insecurity in the region. The post Senate urges military to strengthen counter-insurgency operations after deadly Borno attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Senate has issued summons for former heads of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to account for an alleged N210 trillion.

The Nigerian Senate has rejected the creation of a new fintech body, instead granting full oversight for fintech regulation to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Nigerian Senate is set to accelerate a constitution amendment to establish state police, a reform actively pushed by President Tinubu.

By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Nigerian Senate has directed the Federal Government to return to the old payment system for contractors, citing delays and unpaid obligations under the current centralized system that have left many contractors owed for projects executed in 2024 and 2025. The Upper Chamber also called for the replacement of the Envelope […] The post Senate urges FG to revert to old contractor payment system, replace envelope budgeting appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian lawmakers have postponed their plenary sessions to allow committees and MDAs to conclude the 2026 budget defence.

An article discusses the Nigerian Senate's rejection of mandatory electronic voting provisions in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, highlighting issues of equity and the role of technology in elections.

Onuh, daughter of former Nigerian Senate President David Mark, has pledged her support and commitment to ensuring President Tinubu's victory in the upcoming election.

SERAP has called on the Nigerian Senate to ensure full transparency in its investigation into an alleged missing ₦200 trillion from the NNPCL, demanding public access to all findings.

Former Nigerian Senate President Ahmad Lawan called on Nigerians to embrace discipline and unity, pray for the nation, and support President Bola Tinubu's administration during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

An article explores the lesser-known powers of the Nigerian Senate President, including the ability to assume acting presidential powers if both the President and Vice President are incapacitated or removed.

The Nigerian Senate has threatened to declare Senator Abaribe's seat vacant following his move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), amidst disputes over the status of his former political party, APGA.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio mocked the opposition parties, stating they are 'confused' and will remain so until the 2027 general elections, predicting a victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Nigerian Senate has summoned former NNPCL CEO Mele Kyari and other ex-bosses to account for an alleged N210 trillion expenditure, demanding answers for unaccounted funds.

A Nigerian Senate committee has advocated for legislation to explicitly place fintech operations under the supervision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Nigerian Senate urges a return to direct contractor payments, citing flaws and delays in the current centralized system affecting various MDAs. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-pushes-for-direct-contractor-payments-amid-system-delays/

The Nigerian Senate urged President Tinubu to sack CAC boss Hussaini Magaji for his repeated refusal to appear before its finance committee for oversight. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-urges-tinubu-to-sack-cac-boss/

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) presented its 2026 budget defense before the Nigerian Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, addressing perceived funding controversies in the sector.

The Nigerian Senate is set to reconvene for a sitting to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026.