Senate

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Metro

Tafida Denies Fake Letter, Reaffirms His Loyalty to Senate President Akpabio

Dr. Jibril Lawal Tafida, Special Adviser to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has publicly denied any connection to a controversial letter making the rounds...

Crime & conflictWorld

Trump to make decision on releasing Epstein files following Senate approval of legislation

On November 18, 2025, the U.S. Congress enacted the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the Department of Justice to release all documents...

PoliticsWorld

Benin enacts constitutional change to establish a Senate and lengthen presidential terms

Benin’s National Assembly has approved a pivotal constitutional amendment that extends the presidential term from five to seven years and creates a bicameral...

Politics

Akpabio’s Senate Leadership Survives Quiet Revolt from Discontented Lawmakers

Fresh details have emerged about the recent move to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio, revealing it wasn’t a well-planned coup but rather a...

Politics

U.S. Government Closes Due to Senate Stalemate

The United States government has entered a partial shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill, the first such occurrence since...

World

CDC Director Susan Monarez removed shortly after Senate confirmation

Susan Monarez has been unexpectedly removed from her role as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just weeks after...

Politics

Senate Republicans Pass $3.3 Trillion Tax Cut and Spending Bill Amid Fiscal Concerns

The U.S. Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tax-cut and spending bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with a...

Politics

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Advances in Senate Amid Political Turmoil and Elon Musk’s Criticism

The U.S. Senate passed President Donald Trump’s comprehensive legislative package, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President...

Metro

Nigerian Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity

The Nigerian Senate has once again summoned the nation’s security chiefs to address the escalating insecurity plaguing various regions. This decision follows a...

Metro

Senator Natasha Akpoti Suspended After Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Senate President

The Nigerian Senate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following allegations of misconduct. The suspension was based on findings from the Senate’s...