Nigerian Senate

List of top Senators-elect jostling for position of Senate president emerges as Tinubu speaks on endorsement

Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June, at least five senators-elect are reportedly jostling for the position of the Senate president.

10th NASS: Tinubu, Adamu open up on APC’s leadership sharing formula for lawmakers-elect

Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress has revealed president-elect Bola Tinubu's plan for lawmakers-elect.

Tears as Nigeria’s 1st female senator Franca Afegbua dies

Franca Afegbua, the first female senator in Nigeria, has died at age 79. The Afegbua family announced her passing in a statement issued on Sunday, March 12.

Senate, Reps shift resumption, announces fresh date for plenary

The Senate and the House of Reps, on Monday, postponed the plenary till Tuesday 21st March 2023 to allow lawmakers to participate in the gubernatorial polls

Senate presidency: Ohanaeze Ndigbo denies endorsing Dave Umahi

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has denied endorsing Governor Dave Umahi’s ambition to become the next Senate President, saying its support for Peter Obi is unshaken.

Details emerge as Shettima, Adamu meet APC lawmakers-elect in Aso Rock

Vice President-Elect Kashim Shettima met with senators-elect and members-elect of the House of Representatives of the APC at the State House on Monday, March 13