A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.
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.
Four federal lawmakers from Rivers State have switched allegiance to the APC, citing internal party crises. This move follows Governor Siminalayi Fubara's high-profile defection. Read the full details of this major political realignment.
President Tinubu's N43.56tr spending plan and 2026 budget face hurdles amid legislative disagreements over oil benchmarks and mounting opposition to new tax reforms. Will Nigeria miss another budget?
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly this Friday. Get the full details on the schedule and security protocols for the key fiscal event.
A lawmaker alleges discrepancies between the passed and gazetted tax bills, calling it a constitutional breach. The Speaker pledges to investigate.
President Tinubu transmits a N43.56 trillion appropriation bill to unify 2024-2025 spending, aiming to stop overlapping budgets and boost capital project performance. Urges swift legislative approval.
A House of Reps member raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws passed by NASS and the gazetted versions. Speaker Abbas promises investigation. Read the full story.
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws signed by President Tinubu and versions approved by the National Assembly. He calls for urgent scrutiny.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHRICED warns Nigeria's democracy is under threat as opposition governors defect to APC. The group calls for vigilance against one-party dominance and erosion of accountability. Read more.
The House of Representatives committee has summoned Aliko Dangote and NMDPRA leaders to halt public feuding and resolve sector tensions. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has formally resigned, deepening the party's crisis in 2025. Read the full story on the wave of defections shaking Nigerian politics ahead of 2027.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.