By Hussaini Ibrahim In what many political pundits have described as a defining moment in the political evolution of Yobe State, the emergence of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN,…
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Rt. Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum: Why 2027 Presents a Compelling Case for the Senate
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro As Ronald Reagan once noted: leadership is ultimately measured by the ability to inspire collective progress. In Kano South, the political trajectory of Kabiru Alhassan Rurum increasingly reflects…
Rano LG Secretary Backs Rurum for Kano South Senate Seat
The Secretary of Rano Local Government Council, Dr. Isma’il Yusuf Musa, has endorsed the former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, for the Kano South senatorial seat…
Let’s Stop the Charade: The Senate Is Undermining Credible Elections in 2027
By Abba Dukawa Following the passage of amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections, Nigerians had hoped for decisive reforms that would safeguard the integrity of their votes….
Senator Yaroe affirms senate approval of electronic transmission of results
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe of the Adamawa Southern Senatorial district has insisted that, the National Assembly has approved the Continuation of the transmission of election results at the…
Situation Room Faults Senate Over Delay in Passing Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has criticised the Senate over delays in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, warning that continued inaction could undermine public confidence in the electoral process…
Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request to Send Troops to Benin
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin following an unsuccessful coup attempt in the neighboring country. The upper…
Lalong Presides over Inaugural Senate Agricultural Colleges & Institutions Committee Meeting
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senate Committee Chairman on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, Simon Bako Lalong has presided over the meeting of the Committee for the first time since he was announced to…
Sen. Ndume’s Removal Seen as Threat to Democracy, Northern Nigeria
Hon. Zaharaddeen Babba Mazoji, a former Senatorial aspirant under the PDP umbrella from Funtua Zone, has strongly criticized the recent removal of Senator Muhammad Ndume, describing it as a significant blow to…
Federal Medical Center Gwarzo Scales Through 1st Reading at Senate
The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill to establish a Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Gwarzo, Kano State, a move aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the region. Sponsored by Deputy Senate…
Senate Leadership Pays Birthday Visit to Sen. Lalong As He Turns 61
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his Deputy Senator Barau Jibrin have congratulated Senator Simon Bako Lalong on his 61st birthday. The Senate President and his Deputy who visited…
Open Letter from the Gidan Yanci Fellowship Kano to the Senate on Countering Authoritarianism in Nigeria Democracy
Open Letter from the Gidan Yanci Fellowship Kano: Countering Authoritarianism and Safeguarding Transparency in the Nigerian Democracy To: The Nigerian Senate, The Gidan Yanci Fellowship, a group of young Nigerians actively working…
Senate announces 45-member committee for constitution review
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed the formation of a constitutional review committee, consisting of over 45 members, tasked with reviewing the 1999 constitution. “The committee will be headed…
Senate Introduces Bill to Establish NDA in Delta State
By Mustapha Salisu Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North, has sponsored a significant bill aimed at amending the Nigerian Defence Academy Establishment Act. The proposed legislation seeks to create an additional…
Labour Minister, Lalong Resigns; Proceeds To Senate
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong has officially tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enable him take his seat at the Senate…
Appointment of partisan INEC RECs will complicate credible elections, Falana reveals
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has warned that the appointment of members of political parties as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) will complicate the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC’s) efforts to conduct…
Senate confirms three ministerial nominees
The Senate has confirmed three ministerial nominees, including Balarabe Lawal (Kaduna State) who collapsed during his hearing on Wednesday. Other nominees confirmed are Jamila Ibrahim (Kwara State) and Ayodele Olawande (Ondo State)….
Labour Minister, Lalong elated over victory at Senate tribunal
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister for Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has dedicated his victory at the Senatorial Election Petition tribunal sitting in Jos to God and the people of Plateau…
Senate faces backlash over delayed confirmation of ministerial nominee, El-Rufai
In a press conference held on August 15, 2023, supporters of former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, expressed concerns over his delayed ministerial confirmation in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
SOKAMUDA expresses discontent over Senate’s decision on El-Rufai’s nomination
The Southern Kaduna Muslim Ummah Development Association (SOKAMUDA) has voiced their strong displeasure regarding the recent turn of events at the National Assembly in Abuja. The organization has raised concerns over the…
Breaking: Gbajabiamila submits Tinubu’s supplementary ministerial list to senate
The Chief of Staff to President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday has submitted President Bola Tinubu’s supplementary ministerial list to the Senate. Details later…
Senate to screen El-Rufai, Umahi, 12 others today
The Senate will conduct a screening of 14 ministerial nominees, including ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna) and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) on Tuesday. Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Lateef Fagbemi; will…
National Assembly clears Wike for ministerial role
The Senate on Monday approved the appointment of Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, for a ministerial role. Wike after reeling out his Curriculum Vitae and achievements, noted that his…
Senate resumes on Tuesday
The Senate is scheduled to resume on Tuesday following the Eid-el Kabir holiday. Reports claim that both the majority and minority leaders will be chosen as the session resumes. The All Progressives…