Fuji Star KWAM 1 Sues Ogun Govt Over Awujale Selection
Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) files suit to halt Awujale succession, citing legal breaches. Ogun State cancels process, orders fresh start. Read the full story.
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Zamfara Lawmaker Attacked, Kwara Assembly Suspends Member
Angry mob assaults Zamfara lawmaker Kabiru Mika’ilu Dangulbi for alleged neglect. Separately, Kwara Assembly suspends Saba Yisa Gideon for 3 months over recording breach. Get the full details.
Kwam 1 Drags Ogun Govt to Court Over Awujale Throne
Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde (Kwam 1) takes Ogun State government to court, alleging breaches in Awujale succession law. The state halts the process for a fresh start. Read the full details.
Reps, Senate Differ on 2026 Oil Benchmark in MTEF
The House of Representatives has approved a $64.85 per barrel oil price benchmark for 2026, diverging from the Senate's $60. Get the full details on the MTEF/FSP projections and budget implications.
Reps Probe Alleged Alterations to Passed Tax Laws
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into claims that recently passed tax laws were altered after approval. A seven-member committee will examine the discrepancies.
4 Rivers PDP Reps Resign, Join APC
Four Rivers State House of Representatives members have defected from the PDP to the ruling APC. Get the full list and analysis of this major political shift.
House of Reps Investigates Nigeria's Foreign Treaties, Contracts
The House of Representatives initiates a major investigation into Nigeria's bilateral treaties and foreign-funded contracts, citing sovereignty and debt risks. Learn about the probe's scope and implications.
Nigerian man gifts daughter 4-bedroom house on wedding day
A Nigerian father surprised his daughter and her new husband with the ultimate wedding gift: the documents to a brand new four-bedroom house. The heartwarming moment, captured on video, has gone viral online.
Reps Raise Alarm Over Altered Gazetted Tax Law
A lawmaker alleges discrepancies between the passed and gazetted tax bills, calling it a constitutional breach. The Speaker pledges to investigate.
Senate rejects motion to probe FCT administration
The Nigerian Senate has declined to debate a motion seeking an investigation into alleged land grabbing, demolitions, and other issues in Abuja, ruling it procedurally defective. Read the full details and reactions.
House of Reps Faces Confusion Over Constitutional Amendment Vote
The House of Representatives is in confusion over the voting process for the 1999 Constitution amendment. Speaker Abbas and Deputy Speaker Kalu gave conflicting signals on electronic voting readiness. Read the latest.
Reps Committee Denies Extorting JAMB, Refunds N62.7M
The House of Representatives committee has denied allegations of extorting JAMB, revealing it refunded N62.7 million twice. Get the full details on the oversight controversy and the cleared air.
WAEC: No Financial Impropriety in Reps' Oversight
WAEC clarifies it is unaware of any financial misconduct by the House Committee on Basic Examination Bodies during oversight. Get the full details on the investigation and JAMB's apology.
ICPC to Probe NMDPRA Boss After Dangote's Petition
Nigeria's ICPC confirms it will investigate NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed over Aliko Dangote's petition alleging $7M in school fees. The House of Representatives also launches a parallel probe.
Reps to Probe Nigerian Aircraft Detention in Burkina Faso
The House of Representatives resolves to investigate the detention of a Nigerian military aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso. Lawmakers call for urgent diplomatic action via ECOWAS and AU frameworks for their release.
NMDPRA CEO Denies Statement, Faces ICPC Probe Over Fees
NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed denies issuing a statement on his children's foreign school fees as Dangote petitions ICPC. The House of Representatives also launches a probe. Get the full story.
House Orders Emergency Work on Collapsed Imo Road
The House of Representatives has directed federal agencies to immediately begin emergency repairs on the collapsed Umuma Isiaku–Nkwerre Road in Imo State and address severe erosion across Ideato. Urgent relief for displaced communities is also mandated.
CBN Gets Deadline to Account for N5.2tr Unremitted Funds
The House of Reps Public Accounts Committee has ordered the CBN to reconcile N5.2 trillion in unremitted operating surplus by January 19, 2026. Get the full details on the fiscal accountability probe.
Reps summon 3 DisCos over N100bn debt to FG
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned IBEDC, BEDC, and PHEDC over an alleged N100 billion debt. The companies have 72 hours to appear or face sanctions. Read more.
House Probes Detention of Nigerian Air Force Crew in Burkina Faso
The House of Representatives investigates the detention of 11 NAF personnel in Burkina Faso, mandates committees to secure their release. Diplomatic efforts ongoing.
FG Halts Sachet Alcohol Ban Pending Consultations
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed ban on sachet alcohol. Enforcement by NAFDAC is halted pending a final policy directive after legislative review. Read the full details.
NASS Steps into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off
The House of Representatives committee has summoned Aliko Dangote and NMDPRA leaders to halt public feuding and resolve sector tensions. Read the full details.
Reps Panel Pushes for Fuel Supply Sufficiency, Downstream Efficiency
The House Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) outlines a legislative push to strengthen local refining and stabilise Nigeria's fuel sector ahead of 2026. Read the full plan.
House of Reps Intervenes in Dangote, NMDPRA Dispute
The House of Representatives has stepped in to mediate the escalating conflict between Dangote Refinery and the NMDPRA. Both parties have been summoned to present their cases. Read the full story.
Reps Defer Constitution Review Debate for Wider Talks
The House of Representatives has postponed its Constitution review debate to allow for broader consultation and technical alignment on critical amendments. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu says the move safeguards the process's credibility. Read more.
House Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to PAP Boss Over N26bn
The House of Representatives demands PAP Coordinator Dennis Otuaro appear before its committee over N26bn audit queries. Failure could lead to an arrest warrant. Meanwhile, nine PAP scholars graduate in the UK.
Reps Threaten Arrest of Amnesty Boss Over ₦26bn Probe
The House of Representatives gives Amnesty Programme boss Dr. Dennis Otuaro 72 hours to appear over ₦26 billion audit queries or face arrest. Read the full details.
Reps Urge FG to Stop Removal of WAEC Subjects
The House of Representatives calls on the Education Ministry to halt the removal of Computer Studies and Civic Education from WAEC. Lawmakers warn the move jeopardizes students' futures ahead of the 2026 WASSCE. Read the full story.
Reps Scrutinize Women's Affairs Ministry Budget
The House Committee on Women Affairs has charged the ministry to ensure its 2024 budget translates to real gains for gender equality and women's welfare. Read the full details.
Food Bank Targets 40m Nigerians in Hunger Intervention
MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.
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