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NASS Ad Hoc Committee To Visit South Africa Over Xenophobia

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2026

The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to address the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The committee, to be led by the Chairman of the National Assembly, will undertake a fact-finding and

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IGP Submits Framework on State Police Creation to Senate

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework to the Nigerian Senate for the establishment of state police across the country. The move is seen as a significant step toward decentralising policing and addressing growing security challenges nationwide. According to sources, the proposed framework outlines the structure,

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Tinubu to Swear in Newly Appointed IGP, Tunji Disu on Wednesday

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The Nigeria Police Council has approved the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu set to formally swear him in on Wednesday. Disu’s confirmation by the Senate is expected on Tuesday, clearing the final hurdle before his inauguration, which will take place during the Federal Executive […]

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Ramadan Concerns Force Nigerian Senate to Reconsider 2027 Election Date

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

The has opened debate on a motion to revisit its February 10 resolution on the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, amid concerns that the proposed date for the 2027 general elections may overlap with the Ramadan fasting period. Proceedings at plenary, chaired by Senate President , shifted to deliberations on what lawmakers described […]

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Senate Holds Emergency Sitting Over Electoral Act Changes

Daily Dispatch February 10, 2026

The Senate on Tuesday reconvened in an emergency plenary session to deliberate on the controversial amendments to the Electoral Act, amid protests at the National Assembly triggered by the removal of provisions requiring real-time electronic transmission of election results.The extraordinary sitting comes barely days after the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill,

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Senate passes Electoral Bill after approval of 155 clauses

Daily Dispatch February 4, 2026

The Senate has passed the Electoral Bill following a clause-by-clause consideration and approval of 155 clauses, introducing key amendments while retaining most of the provisions as originally proposed. One of the major changes approved by the lawmakers is the reduction of the timeline for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the notice of […]