Tag: Godswill Akpabio

Senate Succumbs To Public Outcry, Reverses Stance To Allow E-Transmission Of Election Results, Retains Manual Backup

  The Senate amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act to allow presiding officers at polling units to…

Appeal Court Supports Senate’s Suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division,says the Senate has the constitutional power to discipline any erring member, affirming…

Senate Commences Review Of Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill Ahead Of 2027 General Elections

    The Senate today entered into a closed session, to commence consideration of the Electoral Act 2022…

Senate Commence Consideration Of Electoral Act, Set To Probe Declining Service Delivery Of Nigerian Railway

  The Senate is set to launch a probe into operational inefficiencies and insecurity in the Nigerian railway…

Lawmakers Move For Change Of Time, As Tinubu Presents 2026 Budget To NASS Tomorrow

  President Bola Tinubu is to present the 2026 annual budget to a joint session of the National…

Senate Begins Process To Amend Terrorism Prevention, Prohibition Act

The Senate has commenced the process of amending the nation’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act as lawmakers passed…

Newly Appointed Service Chiefs Arrive National Assembly Complex For Screening

  The newly-appointed service chiefs have arrived at the national assembly for their screening by the senate.    …

Senate Approves Temporal Step Down of Electoral Amendment, To Allow Further Consultation

The Senate has temporarily stepped down the proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, citing time constraint and…

Akpabio Urges Lawmakers To Uphold Democracy As Senate Resumes After 10 Week Recess

  The President of the senate, Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed the commitment of the 10th Senate to uphold…