Senate Declares Ondo South Seat Vacant
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared the Ondo South Senatorial seat vacant following the appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Akpabio announced the development during Tuesday’s plenary, stating that the vacancy takes immediate effect in line with constitutional provisions. He directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
FG Flags Off ₦25bn Airport Chapel, Pilgrims Centre in Abuja
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Saturday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a ₦25 billion Ecumenical Airport Chapel and Pilgrims Centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The event drew prominent national figures, including former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja. The project, initiated […]
Senate Begins Screening of Housing Minister Nominee Darma
The Senate of Nigeria on Thursday commenced the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominee for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Federal Executive Council. Darma was ushered into the Senate chamber at about 12:32 pm, where he appeared before lawmakers for the […]
Senate Orders Probe into Plateau Killings
The Senate on Tuesday directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to investigate the March 29 killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, where at least 28 people were reported dead. Lawmakers called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attack and resolved to send a delegation […]
Senate Suspends Plenary to Honour Late Senator Mpigi
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary in honour of late Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South East Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. Mpigi died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 64 after a prolonged illness. The decision followed a motion moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who described the […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Nigerian Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. The request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said the nomination was made in accordance with Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. “In […]
Akpabio Urges Senate to Focus on Nigerians’ Needs
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday urged lawmakers to prioritize legislation that addresses the needs of Nigerians as the Senate resumed plenary after a short recess. Welcoming senators back at the Nigerian Senate, Akpabio said the chamber must remain focused on providing solutions to national challenges and fulfilling its mandate of representation. “The […]
Adeyanju Slams National Assembly Over Electoral Amendment
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticized the National Assembly, describing it as unfit to legislate following the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. Speaking in an interview with AIT, Adeyanju said the Assembly, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has acted against the interests of Nigerians and questioned its role in governance. His […]
Tinubu Nominates Ismail Abba Yusuf As NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “President Tinubu sent a letter today to the Senate President, […]
Tinubu Resubmits Dakingari For Ambassadorial Confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of former Kebbi State Governor, Usman Dakingari, to the Senate for confirmation as an ambassador, barely two weeks after his earlier nomination was withdrawn amid controversy. The nomination was conveyed in a letter read on the Senate floor on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Tinubu said the […]
