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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.

An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.

Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15 Trillion Domestic Borrowing Plan

Senate approves Tinubu’s N1.15 trillion domestic borrowing to fund the 2025 budget deficit and sustain critical government programmes.

Amupitan Pledges Credible Elections, Says Losers Will Congratulate Winners

INEC chair Joash Amupitan promises credible elections where losers congratulate winners under his leadership.

Senate Approves ₦1.81 Trillion Budget to Tackle Security, Infrastructure in Nigeria’s Capital

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate approved a ₦1.81 trillion budget for the FCT in...

Court to Rule June 27 on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate Suspension

A Federal High Court in Abuja will on June 27 decide the legality of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and whether Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others defied a court order.

Satirical Post: Akpoti-Uduaghan Asks Court to Reject Akpabio’s Motion

Akpoti-Uduaghan asks court to dismiss Akpabio’s request over a satirical Facebook post about her suspension from the Senate.

Nigerian Senate Passes Historic Tax Reform Bills to Overhaul Revenue Collection System

KEY POINTS The Senate passed bills to replace FIRS with a unified Nigeria Revenue...

Natasha Apologizes to Akpabio Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan apologizes to Akpabio over sexual harassment allegation, veiling it in a sarcastic letter

Ezekwesili and Senator Clash During Heated Senate Hearing

A verbal confrontation broke out between Ezekwesili and Senator Nwaebonyi during a Senate hearing on Akpabio, raising questions over bias.

IPU Assures Natasha of Action After Hearing Both Sides

The IPU has assured Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that it will take necessary action after hearing both sides regarding her suspension from the Nigerian Senate.

Falana Condemns Natasha’s Suspension as Legislative Recklessness

KEY POINTS According to Femi Falana the suspension driveway constructed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against...

Saraki Urges Open, Fair Probe Into Akpabio Harassment Allegations

Saraki calls for an open investigation into Akpabio's harassment allegations, warning against turning the issue into politics.

Senate Dismisses Natasha Akpoti’s Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

The Nigerian Senate rejected a petition by Natasha Akpoti against Senate President Akpabio, citing procedural violations and an ongoing legal case.

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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.

An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.

Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.

Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.