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Senate Begins Consideration Of Tinubu’s Criminal Justice, Education Reform Bills

The Senate has commenced consideration of two executive bills transmitted by President Bola Tinubu aimed at reforming Nigeria’s criminal justice system and strengthening the administration of public senior secondary education. The first bill seeks to repeal the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 and replace it with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2026, while […]

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Senate Defends State Police Bill, Says Reform Driven by Security Needs

The Senate has defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, insisting that the proposed amendment is a response to the country’s growing security challenges and not a politically motivated initiative. In a statement issued by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs of the Leader […]

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Senate Passes State Police Bill, Moves Amendment to State Assemblies

The Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to address growing security challenges. The proposed legislation, which provides a framework for state-controlled police services operating alongside the Nigeria Police Force, was approved after lawmakers considered and adopted all 26 […]

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Four Newly Elected Senators Take Oath of Office in Senate

Four newly elected senators have been sworn into the Senate following their victories in recent bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill vacant seats in the National Assembly. The lawmakers took their oaths of office during Wednesday’s plenary, administered by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, after the presentation of their Certificates of […]

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For State Police Bill

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to consider and approve a constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police across the country. The request was conveyed in a letter dated June 15, 2026, and read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to the President, the proposed Constitution of the Federal […]

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Senate Denies Forgery Allegation In Natasha Suspension Report

The Senate has dismissed allegations that signatures were forged in the report that recommended the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting that the process complied with established parliamentary procedures. Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, stated that no senator’s signature was falsified during the preparation of the report and maintained that the upper chamber would […]

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Senate Moves To Fast-Track State Police Amid Rising School Abductions

The Senate has renewed efforts to establish state police following fresh abductions of students and teachers in Borno and Oyo States, describing the attacks as a growing threat to national security and the future of education in Nigeria. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, condemned the incidents and said they had reinforced the resolve of the National […]

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Senate Confirms Tax Expert Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance following a screening session where he pledged to pursue fiscal reforms aimed at boosting government revenue and strengthening Nigeria’s economic management. Oyedele, a respected tax expert and former Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, was […]

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Electoral Act: Senate Rejects Fresh Amendment As Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi Push Back

Leaders of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Thursday intensified pressure on the National Assembly, demanding an immediate amendment of the Electoral Act 2026, which they described as anti-democratic and skewed ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the Senate dismissed the agitation, advising opposition figures to pursue […]

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Tinubu Urges Senate To Amend Constitution For State Police Establishment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the leadership of the 10th Senate to begin constitutional amendments that would provide a legal framework for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity across Nigeria. The President made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in […]

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