Barau Jibrin Sacks Another Aide Over Anti-Party Allegations
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin fired Special Assistant Rashida Adamu (Rashida Mai Sa'a) on September 28, 2026, over alleged anti-party remarks and conduct damaging to his reputation.
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US lists 44 countries for 2-year home residency rule
The US State Department has published a Skills List naming 44 countries whose exchange visitors must return home for two years after their programme, with African nations dominating the list.
Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Take Effect
Canada's counter-tariffs on C$28bn of US goods took effect Tuesday, targeting up to 50% rates, with no trade deal in sight and talks stalled.
Edo Assembly Speaker Resigns Amid Impeachment Moves
Edo Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku resigned Monday amid impeachment moves. Yekini Idiaye emerged as new speaker, citing poor leadership and corruption.
Edo Assembly Speaker Yekini Idiaye Sworn In, Pledges Support
Edo Assembly Speaker Yekini Idiaye says leadership change aligns legislature with Governor Okpebholo's agenda, citing corruption and poor leadership under former speaker.
Edo Assembly Elects New Speaker After Agbebaku's Resignation
Edo State House of Assembly elects Yekini Idiaye as new speaker following Blessing Agbebaku's resignation on August 17. The nomination was made by Sunday Ojiezele and seconded by Eric Okaka.
Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku Resigns Amid Impeachment Plot
Edo Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku has resigned after lawmakers plotted impeachment. His media aide confirmed the resignation on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Edo Assembly Speaker Resigns Amid Impeachment Move
Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku has resigned following a push by lawmakers to impeach him, his media aide confirmed.
Kalu Faults Kwankwaso’s Remark on New Southeast State
Former Abia Governor Orji Uzor Kalu criticizes Kano Governor Kwankwaso for saying the Southeast doesn't deserve a new state, citing population and fairness.
Senate Summons Maku Over N5000 Remarks
The Senate has summoned Information Minister Labaran Maku to appear on September 25, 2012, to explain comments that Senate resolutions are not binding on the President, escalating a row over N5000 note.
Former Plateau Speaker Peter Azi Dies at 57
Peter Azi, former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has died at 57. His death was announced by a family member in Jos on Thursday.
Agbese: 10th Assembly Not Rubber Stamp, Drove State Police Bill
Deputy House Spokesman Philip Agbese rejects 'rubber stamp' label, says National Assembly initiated state police bill before executive, and questions recess suspension timing ahead of 2027 elections.
Canada Reveals Minimum Funds Foreigners Need to Immigrate
Canada's official immigration table shows single applicants need CAD $15,263, with amounts rising by family size; each extra member beyond seven adds CAD $4,112.
PFN President Vows to Break Bus Preaching Ban Law
PFN President Bishop Francis Wale Oke has vowed that 65 million Christians will defy the Senate's proposed ban on preaching in commercial vehicles, urging them to preach in buses and taxis.
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Nigeria borrowed ₦12.62tn in 2024 as revenue fell short
Nigeria borrowed ₦12.62 trillion in 2024, 61.2% above plan, after revenue fell short by ₦4.9 trillion. Oil earnings missed target by ₦4.92 trillion, while tax collections were strong.
House Passes State Police Bill Amid Minority Walkout
The House of Representatives passed the State Police Bill 2026, but the minority caucus walked out in protest over procedural violations. Other key activities include stepping down an edible oil prohibition bill and investigating xenophobic attacks in Sou
Senate Adjourns: Key Bills and Resolutions Passed
The Nigerian Senate adjourned for annual recess on Thursday after passing a bill to rename NAICOM, extending the Safe Schools probe, and debating NGO foreign donor disclosure.
House orders IGP to produce fake council DG by Wednesday
Nigeria's House of Representatives committee investigating the illegal Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has ordered the Police Inspector-General to produce its self-proclaimed director-general, Adeyemi Adeniyi, by Wednesday noon.
AGF Forged State House Letter Misled Authorities on Fake Council
Nigeria's Accountant-General revealed a forged State House letter led authorities to recognize a fake council; no funds released despite ₦27.4bn grant request.
Senate: FRSC Bill Only Restates Existing Ban on Preaching, Hawking
The Senate clarified that the FRSC Act amendment does not introduce a new ban on preaching or hawking in commercial vehicles, but merely restates existing provisions from the 2007 Act.
Reps Pass State Police Bill Amid Minority Walkout
The House of Representatives passes the executive bill to establish state police services, with 311 lawmakers voting, but the Minority Caucus stages a walkout over procedural violations.
Reps Threaten NRS Chairman With Sanctions Over Recruitment
House of Representatives committee orders halt to NRS recruitment, threatens constitutional sanctions against chairman Zacch Adedeji for ignoring summons since October 2023.
Reps panel issues final warning to MDAs over PFIPC probe
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the PFIPC has issued a final warning to MDAs that failed to honour invitations, citing constitutional powers.
Senate adopts report on unimplemented resolutions, MDAs ignore directives
The Senate adopted a report showing many resolutions from July 2023 to December 2025 remain unimplemented, with MDAs ignoring directives on road rehabilitation, disaster management, and compensation.
NASS Revives State Police, Probes N5.3 Trillion CBN Debt
Nigeria's National Assembly revives state police push, probes N5.3 trillion CBN debt, and hosts Open Week focusing on gender inclusion, youth participation, and business reforms.
Senate Rejects Motion to Review Procurement Process
The Nigerian Senate rejected a motion to review the National Assembly's procurement process, citing prematurity and need for budget understanding first.
Senate rescinds passage of proceeds of crime bill
The Senate has reversed its earlier approval of the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, citing legal, policy and drafting deficiencies that require further scrutiny.
Reps Demand Records of CBN, NNPCL Unremitted Revenue
Nigeria's House of Representatives PAC has ordered the OAGF to submit records of unremitted revenues, including ₦5.3 trillion allegedly owed by the CBN, and questioned billions in withdrawals from agency accounts.
House Withdraws State Police Bill Approval
The House of Representatives rescinded its prior approval of a state police constitutional amendment, paving the way for a revised executive bill from President Tinubu.
Senate donates N50m to Oriire abduction victims' families
The Nigerian Senate has donated ₦50 million to the families of five deceased victims of the Oriire school abduction, including two teachers and three security personnel, with each family receiving ₦10 million.
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