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.
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu's first three non-career ambassador nominees. Discover the confirmed names and the significance of this move for Nigeria's foreign policy.
Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to withdraw the 65 ambassadorial nominees list, citing a breach of federal character. He warns it could fuel ethnic tensions ahead of Senate screening.
President Bola Tinubu has submitted 68 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate. The list includes high-profile figures like Reno Omokri and former governors. See the full state-by-state breakdown here.
President Bola Tinubu welcomed 21 new diplomats to Nigeria, pledging commitment to peace and economic partnerships. Read the full details of the historic ceremony.
President Tinubu nominates ex-military chiefs and political figures as non-career ambassadors. Senate urged for speedy screening to fill diplomatic posts. Read the full list.
President Bola Tinubu submits a new list of non-career ambassadorial nominees, including Ibas and Dambazau, to the Senate for urgent confirmation. Full list and details inside.
Peter Obi criticises President Tinubu's distribution of luxury vehicles for 2027 election mobilisation as 'profound insensitivity' amid Nigeria's economic hardship. Read the full details.
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.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Rivers sole administrator Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and ex-minister Ita Enang as non-career ambassadors. Get the full list of nominees and analysis here.
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.
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.
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki urges President Tinubu to appoint retired military officers as ambassadors to boost defence cooperation and national security. Read more.
Peter Obi criticises President Tinubu's ambassadorial list, calling nominees 'shocking' and a sign of rising mediocrity. Read his full reaction and the controversy here.
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.
Nigerian manufacturers oppose a Senate bill to raise sugary drink taxes to 20%, fearing massive job losses. Health Ministry backs the tax for public health funding. Read the full debate.
An FCT High Court has adjourned the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 2026. Read the full details of the court's ruling and the legal arguments presented.
The CPPE warns that the Senate's plan to increase excise duty on non-alcoholic drinks is economically disruptive and threatens jobs. They urge its withdrawal. Read more.
Public affairs analyst Anyakweh Amadi reacts to President Tinubu's 32 ambassadorial nominees, highlighting the crucial difference between career and non-career diplomats and the impact on Nigeria's global standing.
The Peoples Democratic Party demands President Tinubu withdraw his ambassadorial list, calling it 'scandalous' and seeking nominees with high moral standing. Read more.
President Tinubu faces test of principle as Ambassador Ayodele Oke's nomination sparks debate. Legal exoneration vs media trial - Senate must decide based on national interest and rule of law.
President Tinubu nominates Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri among 32 ambassadorial picks. Fani-Kayode thanks president, calls it 'great honor'. Senate confirmation pending.
Coalition of Civil Society Groups applauds President Tinubu's strategic nomination of Jimoh Ibrahim and Mahmood Yakubu as ambassadors, citing merit and national development impact.
Reno Omokri expresses gratitude to President Tinubu for ambassadorial nomination amid Nigeria's diplomatic challenges. Read his full reaction and analysis.