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Deputy Senate President Announces 85 Recipients of Postgraduate Scholarships

Senator Barau Jibrin reveals names of students awarded scholarships for Master’s programs.

Bimbo Adekanmbi speaking at a campaign event.

News Politics

Oyo APM Candidate Bimbo Adekanmbi Questions Senator Alli’s Achievements

Bimbo Adekanmbi challenges Senator Sharafadeen Alli to showcase his Senate accomplishments as he campaigns for governor.

News Politics

Kogi APC Leader Urges Former Deputy Governor to Support Senate Candidate Erico

Aminu Attah calls on Edward Onoja to back Chief Joseph Ameh Erico for the Kogi East Senate seat.

President Bola Tinubu during his Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

News

Key Updates: Free NIN Slips, Yamal Sets UCL Record, and More News

Nigerians can now download their National Identification Number slips for free, and more updates on politics and sports.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar speaking at a public event.

News Politics

Atiku Calls on Senate to Reject Tinubu’s New Loan Request of ₦10.79 Trillion

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar urges the Senate to turn down President Tinubu’s loan proposal meant to cover budget deficits.

Senator Sunday Steve Karimi speaking at a campaign event.

News Politics

APC Group Supports Karimi as Kogi West Candidate Despite Court Ruling

The Win With Tinubu group insists Senator Sunday Steve Karimi is the rightful APC candidate for Kogi West.

Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura during the APC primary election announcement.

News Politics

Senator Sahabi Ya’u Wins APC Primary for Zamfara North

Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura has been declared the winner of the APC primary election for Zamfara North.

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele speaking at an event.

News Politics

Senate Proposes 74 New Seats for Women in Nigeria’s National Assembly

The National Assembly is considering adding 74 seats for women to promote their participation in politics.

Illustration of the Nigerian Senate building.

News Politics

10th Senate Predicts No Vacancy for 11th Senate President in 2027

The 10th Senate claims there will be no vacancy in the President’s seat of the 11th Senate by June 2027.

Governor Hope Uzodimma speaking at a public event.

News Politics

APC Stands by Governor Uzodimma as Candidate for Imo West Senate Seat

The All Progressives Congress insists Governor Hope Uzodimma is their candidate despite a court ruling.

Rochas Okorocha celebrating a court victory.

News Politics

Rochas Okorocha Celebrates Court Ruling on Imo West Senatorial Candidacy

Former Governor Rochas Okorocha claims a court ruling affirms his candidacy for the Imo West Senate race.

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Senate Calls for Investigation into Killings of 113 People in Benue State

The Senate has urged the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the recent killings in Benue State.

News

Nigerian Senate Launches Investigation into Tansian University Operations

The Senate is probing Tansian University over alleged regulatory violations in Anambra State.

Health News

Senate Calls for Mandatory Health Screening to Prevent Ebola in Nigeria

The Senate urges the Federal Government to implement health screenings at all entry points to combat Ebola.

News

Nigerian Senate Aims to Improve Senior Secondary Education Nationwide

The Senate is working on a bill to enhance public senior secondary education in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu speaking at a public event.

Politics

President Tinubu Sends Three Key Bills to Senate for Consideration

President Bola Tinubu has submitted bills to reform drug enforcement, safety investigation, and establish a government training school.

Senate committee members inspecting the South-East Development Commission facilities.

News Politics

Senate Committee Reviews South-East Development Commission’s Readiness in Enugu

Senators visit the South-East Development Commission to evaluate its facilities and projects.

Flag at half-mast in honor of NAF aircraft crash victims

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Senate Delays National Security Summit to Honor Victims of NAF Plane Crash

The Senate has postponed its National Security Summit following a tragic plane crash that killed 25 people.

Civil society groups hold a press conference in Lagos.

News Politics

Civil Society Groups Call for Investigation into Alleged 2026 Budget Issues

A coalition urges the ICPC to look into possible flaws in Nigeria’s 2026 budget.

A view of the Nigerian National Assembly building.

News Politics

Senate Faces Major Turnover Ahead of 2027 Elections with Many Incumbents Excluded

The Independent National Electoral Commission reveals that over 1,300 candidates are competing for 109 Senate seats, indicating significant changes in the upcoming elections.