Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 The Nigerian Senate has declined the request of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legislative duties, insisting that her return can only follow the conclusion of her ongoing appeal case. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has been embroiled in a prolonged legal battle over her election victory. While earlier
Fresh concerns over financial accountability have gripped the nation’s oil and gas sector as the Nigerian Senate has issued a strict three-week ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide satisfactory explanations regarding staggering audit queries amounting to over N210 trillion. The development follows revelations contained in multiple audit reports that exposed
The Nigerian Senate has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, demanding a detailed explanation regarding an alleged ₦200 trillion in unaccounted government revenue linked to the state-owned oil corporation. This directive followed revelations by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts during
The Nigerian Senate has officially shifted its plenary resumption date from April 29 to May 6, 2025, citing the need for lawmakers to observe International Workers’ Day and deepen grassroots interactions. Senate Clerk Andrew Ogbonna Nwoba confirmed the adjustment in an April 20 circular addressed to all senators, emphasizing enhanced public representation as the primary
