Senate
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Senate rejects NMDPRA petrol import figures, summons NNPCL and NEITI
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has rejected the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s 2022‑23 petrol import figures, citing large differences with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s records, and has ordered a joint meeting with the agencies to resolve the discrepancies.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 23:15 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria Senate urges emergency funds and mandatory screening to curb Ebola spread
The Senate has called for emergency funding and compulsory health checks at all entry points to prevent Ebola importation, citing gaps in current protocols and past outbreaks.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 14:46 WAT · 3 sources
Yahaya Bello asserts confidence ahead of 2027 Kogi Central Senate race
Former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello has declared he expects a large vote share and a decisive win over incumbent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the 2027 senatorial contest, while both candidates cite a history of political tension.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 23:49 WAT · 2 sources
President Tinubu pushes bill to replace ASCON with new National School of Government
Bola Tinubu has asked the Nigerian Senate to approve a bill that would repeal the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Act and establish a National School of Government, aiming to strengthen leadership development and policy delivery.
Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian Senate advances bill to decriminalise attempted suicide amid presidential opposition
The Senate has approved a second‑reading vote on legislation to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide, though Senate President Godswill Akpabio continues to argue for imprisonment of survivors. The bill now moves to committee review.
Photo: Kabusa16 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 07:47 WAT · 2 sources
Senator Jon Ossoff Reaffirms Commitment to Full Senate Term Amid 2028 Presidency Rumours
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has publicly dismissed speculation about a 2028 presidential bid, pledging to serve a complete six‑year Senate term if re‑elected in November, according to statements made during a campaign debate.
Photo: Senate Democrats / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources