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  1. Constitution Review, 2026 Budget, and N210tn NNPC Probe Top Senate Agenda

    Nigeria Constitution Review, 2026 Budget, and N210tn NNPC Probe Top Senate Agenda

    The Digest: As the red chamber reopens its doors, a heavy legislative burden awaits. The Nigerian Senate reconvenes today with a triple agenda: finalizing the 1999 Constitution review, preparing for the 2026 budget presentation, and advancing the high-stakes probe into N210 trillion in...
  2. Senate Unseals Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office Ahead of Planned Return

    Nigeria Senate Unseals Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office Ahead of Planned Return

    The Digest: The office of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been unsealed by National Assembly security, signaling a potential end to her protracted standoff with the Senate leadership. The move, confirmed on Tuesday, grants the Kogi Central lawmaker access to the premises ahead of...
  3. NASS Postpones Plenary Session, New Resumption Date is October 7

    Nigeria NASS Postpones Plenary Session, New Resumption Date is October 7

    The Digest: The National Assembly has postponed its planned resumption by two weeks, creating a pause in legislative activities at a crucial period. According to internal memos both the Senate and House of Representatives will now resume plenary on October 7, 2025, instead of the initially...
  4. Senator Natasha Threatens to Sue NASS Clerk If barred From Resuming on Monday

    Nigeria Senator Natasha Threatens to Sue NASS Clerk If barred From Resuming on Monday

    Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has issued a legal ultimatum to the Clerk of the National Assembly, warning of imminent court proceedings if she is prevented from resuming her legislative duties on Monday. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: The senator's counsel, Michael Numa (SAN), sent a...
  5. Why Akpoti-Uduaghan can't resume legislative duties now - National Assembly

    Nigeria Why Akpoti-Uduaghan can't resume legislative duties now - National Assembly

    The Digest: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attempt to resume legislative duties after a six-month suspension has been halted by the National Assembly, citing an ongoing Court of Appeal case. The stalemate underscores tensions between legislative authority and judicial oversight. Key...
  6. NASS Halts Senator Natasha’s Return

    Nigeria NASS Halts Senator Natasha’s Return

    The Digest: The National Assembly (NASS) has blocked the return of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting her six-month suspension remains in effect due to a pending legal case. Key Points: NASS has told Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan she cannot resume her legislative duties...
  7. [VIDEO] Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Challenges Senate, Storms National Assembly

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Challenges Senate, Storms National Assembly

    The Digest: Suspended lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central made a bold return to the National Assembly, defying Senate orders after a court ruling. Despite the Senate's warnings, she arrived accompanied by supporters, reigniting tensions over her suspension. Key Points: Natasha...
  8. Locked Out on Democracy Day: Journalists Barred from Tinubu’s N’Assembly Address

    Nigeria Locked Out on Democracy Day: Journalists Barred from Tinubu’s N’Assembly Address

    Accredited journalists were denied entry into the National Assembly chamber where President Tinubu delivered his Democracy Day speech, raising press freedom concerns. Tinubu addressed a joint session of the NASS to mark Democracy Day Security operatives blocked accredited journalists from...
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