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“Is This a Joke?”- Former Ondo First Lady Betty Akeredolu Criticises Senate Ambassadorial Screening Process

December 13, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the former First Lady of Ondo State, has criticized the Nigerian Senate’s practice of giving female ambassadorial nominees a “take a bow and go” screening. Posting on X.com, Dr. Akeredolu expressed her

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Deploy Troops to Benin Following Coup Attempt

December 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the Senate requesting consent for the immediate deployment of Nigerian troops to neighboring Benin Republic. The request is for the troops to participate in a peace mission

Senate Panel Uncovers ₦300bn and $200bn Missing in Crude Oil Revenue

November 27, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Senate ad hoc committee probing crude oil theft in the Niger Delta has triggered widespread outrage after its interim report disclosed massive discrepancies, revealing that nearly ₦300 billion in domestic crude revenue and over

Tinubu Secures Senate Approval for ₦1.15 Trillion New Loan to Fund 2025 Budget Shortfall

November 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow an additional ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market. This borrowing is intended to cover the remaining deficit in the 2025 national budget. The

Senate Confirms Professor Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

October 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Senate has officially confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation came on Thursday following a screening session conducted by the Senate Committee of

Senate Sets Up 12-Member Ad Hoc Committee to Address US Claims of Christian Persecution in Nigeria

October 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Senate has established a 12-member ad hoc committee to address rising international concerns, particularly from the United States Government, over alleged state-sponsored persecution and possible genocide against Christians in Nigeria. The decision followed a

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Refuses to Apologize As She Returns to Senate After Suspension

September 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Embattled Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday resumed legislative duties after the Senate unsealed her office, Suite 2.05, which had been locked since her suspension on March 6, 2025. Deputy Director of the

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Return to Senate After Six-Month Suspension

September 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central will return to plenary later this month as her six-month suspension ends. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed she is preparing to rejoin colleagues when the Senate reconvenes on September

Tragedy as WAEC Candidate Dies After Being Hit by Stray Bullet During Police Chase

IGP bows to pressure, writes Senate, Vows to “Alleviate Suffering” of Retirees

July 31, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio seeking an amendment to the pension law to remove the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). This

Senate removes Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as chair of Diaspora and NGOs committee

July 10, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been removed from her position as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who named Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa

Court Grants Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Bail on Self-Recognition

Senator Natasha Set to Return to Senate on Tuesday After Court Lifts Suspension

July 7, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has announced her return to the National Assembly following a court order that overturned her suspension. In a video that has gone viral online, the excited lawmaker was

Senate Sets Conditions for Natasha’s Return Despite Court Ruling

July 5, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A Federal High Court has ruled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension was excessive and denied Kogi Central proper representation. However, the Senate insists she won’t be reinstated until she issues a court-ordered apology and pays

Federal High Court Rules in Favour of Senator Natasha, Orders Reinstatement

July 4, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her six-month suspension as excessive and unconstitutional. Justice Binta Nyako ruled that the suspension violated both the Senate Standing

Basketmouth reacts as senate raises alarm over ‘unaccounted’ N200trn NNPC funds

June 20, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Comedian Basketmouth has weighed in on the shocking revelations of alleged discrepancies in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) accounts. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts raised concerns over unaccounted funds reportedly exceeding N210

Excited Corper Celebrates Alleged ₦1M Gift from ‘Senate President’

May 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A corps member boasts about receiving N1 million, which she claims was a gift from the Senate President. The individual, known as Priceless_racheal, shared this information on her social media account, engaging with netizens. She