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Senate Approves Legislation for Specialized Asset Recovery Agency
The Nigerian Senate has passed legislation to establish an independent agency for managing assets recovered from criminal activities and approved a bill to update regulations for the legal profession.
President Tinubu Submits Proposal to Amend Senior Secondary Education Commission Law
President Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to help improve the management of secondary schooling in Nigeria.
Democratic Senate Hopes in Maine Face Uncertainty Following Graham Platner’s Withdrawal
Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine race amid sexual assault allegations, leaving party officials scrambling to find a replacement to challenge incumbent Susan Collins.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner exits high-stakes US Senate race
Democrat Graham Platner has ended his Maine US Senate campaign after facing sexual assault allegations and mounting pressure from party leadership.
Senate Launches Investigation into Safe Schools Initiative Failures
The Nigerian Senate is investigating the Safe Schools Initiative due to allegations of financial mismanagement and the failure of the program to curb school kidnappings despite N144 billion in funding.
Bukola Saraki Recounts Facing Political Resistance for Questioning Buhari’s Loan Requests
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki reveals he faced political friction while attempting to exercise oversight on foreign loan requests during the Buhari administration.
Senate Defends State Police Bill as a Response to National Security Needs
The Nigerian Senate asserts that the State Police Bill is a necessary national security measure supported by broad public and bipartisan consensus.
Community Pharmacists urge Senate to discard NHFRA Bill to prevent health sector turmoil
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria is calling on the Senate to abandon the NHFRA Bill, citing concerns over regulatory duplication and professional tension.
Senate textile import ban could cost Nigeria 10 million jobs, CPPE warns
The CPPE warns that the Senate's proposed ban on textile imports threatens a N7 trillion industry and the jobs of 10 million Nigerians.
Uncovering the Fate of N144 Billion Allocated for School Safety
Six months after the Senate began an inquiry into the N144 billion Safe Schools Initiative, questions remain regarding how funds were spent while school kidnappings persist.