Nigeria's Senate passes the Federal Audit Service Bill 2025 and the Institute of Economists Bill, aiming to overhaul colonial-era laws and boost financial accountability. Awaiting presidential assent.
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.
The Nigerian Senate has approved three ambassadorial nominees, including former intelligence chiefs. Learn about their backgrounds and the Senate's unanimous endorsement.
The Nigerian Senate has directed the NSA to investigate the source of false online reports claiming Senate President Akpabio collapsed. Read the full story on the probe into this destabilising misinformation.
The Nigerian Senate has mandated NSA Nuhu Ribadu to investigate fake news about Senate President Godswill Akpabio's health. Get the full details and public reaction here.
Nigerian Senate criticizes multiple budgets in one year, pushes FIRS revenue target to N35 trillion for 2026. Details on the N30tr shortfall and fiscal reforms.
The Nigerian Senate is repealing the existing cybercrime law to create a new one addressing AI and modern threats. Read about the planned reforms and national security strategy.
Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to withdraw the ambassadorial nomination list, citing a lopsided distribution that violates the Federal Character principle. Read the full details.
Civil society groups say Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan now has a lawful platform to prove sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following his N200 billion lawsuit. Read the full details.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio sues Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for ₦200 billion, alleging defamation from sexual harassment accusations. She vows to prove her case in court. Read the full details.
The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence. The ex-CDS vows to probe recent security lapses. Read more.
The Nigerian Senate has screened three ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu. Read the latest on the confirmation process and the profiles of the nominees.
President Tinubu submits a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, including former service chiefs and ex-governors. Senate urged for expedited confirmation to fill key diplomatic posts.
Newly confirmed Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, pledges decisive action against insecurity, stating public expectations leave him no room for failure. Read his full plan.
Senate President Godswill Akpibio insisted on a full screening for defence nominee Gen. Christopher Musa, rejecting calls for a 'bow and go' clearance amid Nigeria's security crisis. Read the full details of the heated session.
The Nigerian Senate descended into chaos as senators clashed over granting parliamentary courtesy to ministerial nominee General Christopher Musa. Read the full details of the dramatic screening.
A rowdy session erupted in the Nigerian Senate as lawmakers clashed over whether to grant General Christopher Musa a 'bow and go' during his confirmation hearing. Read the full details of the dramatic event.
Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.
The Nigerian Senate screens retired General Christopher Musa for Defence Minister today. This urgent move aims to bolster national security efforts against bandits and terrorists. Read the full story.
A heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Danjuma Goje disrupted plenary. Goje cited Senate rules, calling Akpabio's actions 'unparliamentary'. Nigerians react online.
A rowdy session erupted in the Nigerian Senate after Senator Danjuma Goje accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of unparliamentary conduct, stalling proceedings for over 30 minutes. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Nigeria's Senate passes the NETS Bill 2025 for a unified emergency number. Major committee reshuffles also announced to bolster national security oversight. Read the full details.
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.
President Tinubu nominates former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence. Discover his background and career highlights.
PAACA supports President Tinubu's nomination of ex-INEC chair Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as ambassador, citing his competence and service record. The group urges Senate confirmation.
President Bola Tinubu nominates former CDS General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister, weeks after sacking him in a military shakeup. Senate confirmation pending.
President Tinubu seeks Senate approval for General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister following Badaru's exit. The move aims to bolster Nigeria's security amid rising attacks. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. Read the full details and implications of this key security appointment.
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.