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Wike Rejects Uzodimma’s Reported Senate Presidency Ambition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma if he seeks to become President of the Nigerian Senate after the 2027 general elections. Wike made the statement on Monday during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, while discussing his proposed political alliance, known […]

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September 21, 2026
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Benin: From President to Senate President: Talon’s New Role Reshapes Benin Politics

Former President Patrice Talon has returned to the centre of Benin’s political establishment after being elected the first President of the country’s newly created Senate. Talon was elected on Thursday, August 6, 2026, during a sitting at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. He secured 24 of the 25 votes cast, with one blank ballot, […]

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August 22, 2026
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ADC Challenges Reps’ Passage of State Police Bill, Demands Fresh Legislative Process

The African Democratic Congress has urged the House of Representatives to recommit the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police, alleging that the bill was passed through a process that violated constitutional procedures. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party claimed that the constitutional threshold […]

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August 4, 2026
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Preaching in Commercial Vehicles Already Illegal Since 2007 – Senate

The Senate has clarified that the prohibition of preaching, hawking and trading inside commercial vehicles is not a new provision introduced under the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Establishment Act, stating that the offence has existed in Nigerian law since 2007. The clarification follows widespread public criticism after reports that the […]

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July 27, 2026
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Senate Threatens Sanctions Against MDAs Over Failure to Honour Oversight Invitations

The Senate has warned that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) that fail to honour invitations from its committees will face constitutional and legislative sanctions. The resolution was adopted during Thursday’s plenary following concerns over the repeated absence of several agencies before the Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator […]

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July 23, 2026
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Rights Activist Demands Independent Investigation Into Mary Habila’s Death

Human rights activist Agena R. Ande has called for a comprehensive criminal investigation into the death of physiotherapist Mary Habila, who was found dead at the residence of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi. In a statement issued on Saturday titled “A Press Conference of Excuses Is an Insult to the Dead – Justice Must […]

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July 18, 2026
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Senate Passes Bill Proposing N50,000 Fine for Preaching, Hawking in Commercial Vehicles

The Nigerian Senate has passed an amendment to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act, introducing a ₦50,000 fine for individuals convicted of hawking, trading, or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The proposed amendment, which is now awaiting the assent of President Bola Tinubu, is part of broader efforts by lawmakers to strengthen road safety regulations […]

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July 16, 2026
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Senate Warns Makinde Against UN Probe Call Over Oyo Abduction

The Senate has cautioned Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against making statements that could undermine the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies following his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state. Makinde had, on Monday, while formally taking responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation and […]

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July 14, 2026
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Senate Passes Bill to Digitise Healthcare System for Second Reading

The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination and integration of electronic healthcare services across Nigeria. Leading the debate, the sponsor of the bill and Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, said the proposed legislation would provide the legal foundation for […]

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July 8, 2026
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State Police Bill Based on Security Needs, Not Politics — Senate

The Senate has defended its approval of the proposed State Police Bill, insisting that the move is a response to Nigeria’s worsening security situation and the outcome of broad national consultations, not a politically motivated decision. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, was passed by the Senate after […]

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June 28, 2026
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