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The Nigerian Senate debated bills and motions, adopted resolutions, and delivered a eulogy for a campaigner of Tinubu before adjourning until September. Discussions included proposals for offices for social media platforms.

The NNPP submitted 355 NASS and presidential candidates to INEC, meeting the deadline despite time constraints caused by INEC's delayed compliance with court orders recognizing the party's leadership led by its founder, Boniface Aniebonam. The party called the achievement historic.

The Nigerian Senate debated issues including xenophobic attacks in South Africa, a fake agency controversy, and secondary education reform. The session covered multiple topics highlighted as top Senate stories.

The PDP, backed by Mr Wike, uploaded presidential and NASS candidates to INEC's portal for the 2027 election. Mr Wike, the leader of the faction, stated the PDP has no chance of winning unless it rebuilds internal structures and resolves crises.

Atiku calls for an investigation into the Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi scandal and criticizes NASS for failing to address the issue, stating there is a problem with the administration's machinery. He emphasizes that Nigerians deserve the full truth rather than scripted statements.

The House of Representatives marked its third legislative anniversary, having made decisions on state policing, national security, parliamentary leadership, and transportation safety. It also set the stage for constitutional amendment debates to resume in July.

NASS purchased luxury SUVs for lawmakers, which a court ruled unlawful. The vehicles, including Toyota Land Cruisers and Prados, cost over N100 million each.

The Senate resumed plenary after a four-week break to enable members to participate in their parties' primaries. The session covered topics including the Oyo abduction and other key issues.