Biodun Olujimi, senator representing Ekiti south, was made to stand down a bill seeking to promote women empowerment and gender equality. Olujimi withdrew the bill after some senators cited “socio-cultural
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The senate has amended its standing rules of 2015 and approved the simple majority option for the election of its presiding officers. The upper legislative chamber approved the amendment after
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the senate to confirm the appointment of Muazu Sambo as minister. If confirmed by the senate, Sambo, who hails from Taraba state, will replace Sale
Oluremi Tinubu, senator representing Lagos central, has given reasons why neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are thriving in the country. Dengue, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma and leishmaniasis are among the notable NTDs.
A bill seeking to amend the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) has passed second reading at the senate. The
The senate says an oil spill from the Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited facility in Nembe, Bayelsa, is
The senate has condemned the ban slammed on travellers from Nigeria by the UK over Omicron, a COVID-19 variant. The
The senate has summoned Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior; Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF); and Haliru Nababa, comptroller-general
The senate has directed its committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters to liaise with the relevant authorities to
The national assembly, on Friday, transmitted the electoral act amendment bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. The development came
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