Tinubu Vows to Hunt Down Terrorism Financiers
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
Category : Search result: National Assembly corruption
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.
Senate Okays MTEF, Paves Way for ₦54.4tr 2026 Budget
The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2026-2028 MTEF, enabling President Tinubu to present a historic ₦54.4 trillion budget. Key fiscal parameters set the stage for the national spending plan. Read the full details.
Dangote Petitions ICPC Over NMDPRA Chief's $7M Fraud
Aliko Dangote petitions ICPC, alleging NMDPRA MD Ahmed Farouk paid $7M for children's Swiss education. Calls for arrest and prosecution. Read the full details.
France Adopts Budget, Suspends Pension Reform
French parliament approves social security budget, suspending the unpopular pension age hike. Prime Minister Lecornu races to finalise the 2026 spending plan. Read the full details.
Lawyers Condemn Media Trial of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed
A coalition of 40 lawyers has condemned baseless corruption allegations against NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed, warning against media trials that undermine Nigeria's oil sector. Read their full defence.
NIMC elevates 523 staff, warns against extortion
The National Identity Management Commission has promoted over 500 employees as part of its 2025 promotion cycle. DG Abisoye Coker-Odusote congratulated staff but reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on corruption. Read more on the Commission's renewed focus
Lawyers Slam Dangote Over NMDPRA Corruption Allegations
A coalition of 40 Nigerian lawyers has dismissed Aliko Dangote's corruption claims against NMDPRA's Farouk Ahmed as unfounded, warning against media trials. Read their full statement.
APC Leader Pushes for Reserved Legislative Seats for Women
APC's Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim urges swift constitutional amendment to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly, citing urgent need for gender equity in Nigerian politics.
Human Rights Expert: Defections Threaten Nigeria's Democracy
A human rights expert warns that defections to the APC are pushing Nigeria towards a dangerous one-party rule, citing global examples. Learn the risks and the call to action.
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.
EFCC: Stop Glorifying Corrupt Public Officials
The EFCC urges Nigerians to stop celebrating convicted corrupt individuals, warning it weakens anti-graft efforts. Read the full story on the Kaduna workshop.
MTEF 2026-2028 Signals Fiscal Realism, CPPE Says
The CPPE hails Nigeria's new MTEF-FSP for budget credibility but experts warn late approval undermines scrutiny. Key figures: $64.85 oil benchmark, N1,512/$ exchange rate. Read the full analysis.
Constitutional Amendment Seeks 182 New Seats for Women
Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.
Pressure Mounts on NASS to Pass Women's Special Seats Bill
Women leaders and stakeholders intensify pressure on Nigeria's National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, warning of democratic stagnation without enhanced female representation. Vote imminent.
CSOs Urge NASS to Finalize 2025 Constitution Review
Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.
CSOs Urge NASS to Conclude 2025 Constitution Review
Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to finalise the 2025 constitution review, warning delays threaten security, elections, and democracy. Action is needed now.
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.
Tinubu's Drive for State Police Gains Momentum
President Bola Tinubu urges constitutional amendment for state police, calling it a national imperative to combat Nigeria's security crisis. Will the National Assembly act?
Pharmacists Oppose Creation of New Health Commissions
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
70% of Tinubu's Team Were Former Opponents - Bwala
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala reveals that more than 70% of President Tinubu's current allies previously opposed him. He explains the President's forgiving political strategy.
NASS Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Naming of Sponsors
Nigeria's National Assembly intensifies its fight against insecurity, demanding capital punishment for kidnappers and the public prosecution of terrorism financiers. Read the latest developments.
NASS Confirms Musa, Bans Ransom in Security Overhaul
The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.
ADC Targets 21 Senators, 86 Reps Ahead of 2027 Polls
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is in talks with dozens of federal lawmakers for a potential mass defection ahead of the 2027 elections. Get the full details on the strategic move.
Tinubu to Appoint New Defence Minister This Week
President Bola Tinubu is set to forward a new Minister of Defence nominee to the Senate this week, following Abubakar Badaru's resignation on health grounds. Get the latest reactions and analysis.
ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
Cleric Calls for VP Shettima's Removal Over Persecution Claims
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo urges the National Assembly to sack Vice President Kashim Shettima, alleging a Muslim-Muslim ticket enables persecution of Christians. Read the full details.
NASC to refund N6.9bn for contract inflation
Audit report reveals National Assembly Service Commission inflated contracts by N6.93bn without approvals. Read the shocking details of financial misconduct.
Bakare Criticizes National Assembly on Insecurity Crisis
Pastor Tunde Bakare condemns Nigerian lawmakers for prioritizing political defections over security governance as citizens suffer. He demands urgent action and transparency.
Youth Groups Demand Transparency in NASS Voting
Youth organisations demand the National Assembly publicly display lawmakers' votes on constitutional amendments via a digital system, citing transparency and accountability concerns.
Page 1 of 4