The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rallied the upper chamber behind Tinubu's $516 million superhighway loan, ordering a committee to conclude its review in one week.
The Senate on Thursday called for immediate action to arrest terrorists infiltrating from Mali-Burkina Faso to Nigeria's northwest and Niger state, stressing the need for military capacity and community engagement.
Nigeria's Senate is urging President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action to address the escalating banditry crisis in the country's northwest region. Senators expressed deep concern over the continued violence, which has resulted in numerous deaths, kidnappings, and the displacement of entire communities.
Nigerian senators are embroiled in a heated debate over a bill proposing a ban on open grazing and the establishment of cattle ranches. Proponents argue the bill is necessary to end deadly farmer-herder clashes, while opponents raise concerns about constitutionality and practicality.
Suspected bandits killed seven local defenders, including two CJTF members, during a prolonged gun battle before vigilantes repelled them from a Katsina town.
The Irigwe community buried nine victims, including five children, of a June 16 attack in Southern Kaduna, renewing demands for justice and stronger protection.