Senate Sessions Wrap Up: Tribute to Tinubu's Supporter, Social Media Office Bill Discussions

Senators on Thursday ended their meetings for the year. They will return on 15 September.

Before they closed, the lawmakers talked about several bills and motions. They also adopted some resolutions. Here are some of the main actions taken:

Honouring Late Ex-Lawmaker and Tinubu's Supporter

The Senate on Wednesday expressed condolences to the family of former senator Anthony Adeniyi. He represented Ekiti South Senatorial District from 2011 to 2015.

Mr Adeniyi, who was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), passed away on 24 June at the age of 75. Before his death, he was the Ekiti State chairman of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA). This group helped gather support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections.

The Senate discussed a motion regarding Mr Adeniyi’s death. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who represents Ekiti South, moved the motion during the plenary on Wednesday.

Worries Over Bill for Social Media Offices

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) urged that a bill should be withdrawn. This bill wants social media platforms and bloggers in Nigeria to set up physical offices with verified addresses in the country.

They shared their worries during a public hearing hosted by the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Senator Ned Nwoko from Delta North, passed its second reading in the Senate in March 2025. It was then sent to the committee for public discussion.

Some people believe that making social media platforms establish offices in Nigeria could cause some to pull out or shut down. Others support the bill, saying it would create jobs, promote technology sharing, and improve corporate social responsibility.

Those against the bill also mentioned that the 30-day period given for compliance is too short and should be longer.