Nigerian Senate

Natasha Alleges Akpabio Made Sexual Advances—But She’s Not the First to Accuse Him
Natasha to Akpabio: Forgive This Senator Who Earned Her Seat by Elections, Not Erections

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has issued a blistering satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, after…

Akpabio Takes Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to Court Over Sarcastic Apology Post
The unchecked patriarchy in Nigerian politics

More often than necessary, the word patriarchy is floated around in daily discussions in Nigeria,…

“You Are an Insult to Womanhood!” – Nwaebonyi and Ezekwesili in War of Words
“You Are an Insult to Womanhood!” – Nwaebonyi and Ezekwesili in War of Words

At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on the…

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Nigerian Senate confirms nominees for North-West, South-East Development Commissions

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the establishment of North West and South East Development Commissions.…

Senators Contribute ₦500k Each to Borno Flood Relief as Peter Obi Donates ₦50m
Senators Contribute ₦500k Each to Borno Flood Relief as Peter Obi Donates ₦50m

The Nigerian Senate has come together to support the victims of the recent floods in…

How President Tinubu, US, and UN Reacted to the Deadly Suicide Attacks in Borno That Killed 18
How Nigerian Government Allocated ₦3.32 Trillion To National Assembly, INEC, Others Without Specifying Projects

A report by BudgIT, a Nigerian civic tech organisation that promotes fiscal transparency, has unveiled…

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Does Senate Have The Constitutional Power To Suspend Ningi? Here’s What You Should Know

The Nigeria Senate is not free of the political drama and rancor often witnessed by…

University Graduate, Age Limit in Jobs
University Graduate Tells Neusroom How ‘Unreasonable’ Age Limit Affected His Job-hunting

In Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, there is a growing concern about the lack of jobs…

Lagos Senator Adebayo Osinowo dies at 64

  The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial district, Adebayo Osinowo aka Pepper, is dead. Osinowo,…

Like Ministers, Senators are also donating 50% of their salaries to fight COVID-19

Nigerian Senators have also made a bold step in their response to the fight against…

Done In Sixteen Years: How Bukola Saraki Turned Out Not To Be His Father’s Son

When he became a senator after a two-term tenure as governor of Kwara State, Olubukola…

With the defection of Melaye and 14 others, APC now minority party in the Nigerian Senate

In a turn of events that many observers may not have seen coming, the ruling…

Buhari’s house on fire as Senate declares IGP Idris unfit for public office

The Senate, on Wednesday, labelled the police boss “a threat to our democracy.”

2019 Elections: Buhari refuses to give assent to Electoral Act amendment bill

Buhari has said that the amendments would be in conflict with the constitutional laws.

“Buhari must give assent on Peace Corps Bill or be vetoed” – Nigerian Lawmakers

Dino asked that Buhari be vetoed if he refuses to rescind his rejection of the bill.

Codeine users in Kano, Jigawa consume three to eight bottles per day

Codeine contains the cough suppressant DXM which, when taken in large amounts, can cause disorientation, slurred speech, blurred vision and vomiting.

LAUTECH to reopen today

In a follow up to the announcement by the management of the Ladoke Akintola university…

Kaduna killings: Senate will wait till session resumes to launch investigation into crisis

As tensions continue to rise in southern Kaduna, the Nigerian Senate will only wait till its next sitting on January 10 before it launches an investigation into killings in the state.