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Buhari appoints former IGP as chairman Police Service Commission
If confirmed by the Senate, Mr Arase will succeed Musiliu Smith, another former IGP who resigned under controversial circumstances last year. → Read More
BREAKING: Senate transmits 35 Constitution amendment bills to Buhari for assent
The Senate said the 35 bills have met the requirement of the provision of Section 9(2) of the Constitution. → Read More
Atiku's campaign asks Buhari to sack Keyamo
Mr Keyamo had last week filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order compelling Atiku to surrender himself to EFCC, ICPC, and CCB for thorough investigations. → Read More
Chimaroke Nnamani reacts to suspension, says right to fair hearing violated
The PDP national working committee, on Friday, suspended Mr Nnamani and others from the party "after a very extensive review and... → Read More
Nigerian governors invite Emefiele over naira redesign, cash withdrawal policy
The NGF said the discussion with Mr Emefiele on Thursday promises to foster participation and dialogue between various stakeholders including governments and civil society organisations. → Read More
Buhari re-appoints seven ICPC board members
Mr Buhari said the appointment is in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(3) and (7) of the Corrupt Practices and other related offences Act. → Read More
Constitution amendment, Buhari's CBN loan, others top agenda as NASS resumes today
The bill is also aimed at providing an open door and encouragement for other members of the group who are still engaged in the... → Read More
PDP, APC bicker over alleged plans to postpone general elections
On Monday, the Chairman of the Board of Electoral Institute, Abdullahi Zuru, said at an event in Abuja, that the general elections... → Read More
INTERVIEW: Why PDP will win in Kwara after 'Oto ge'
Bolaji Abdullahi talks about his experiences as a former commissioner and minister, his plans for constituents of the Kwara Central Senatorial District and other matters. → Read More
Threat to impeach Buhari, other key events in Nigeria's Senate in 2022
For most of 2022, the attention of senators was divided andmostly focused on party activities ........................ → Read More
Buhari asks NASS to reconsider stance on loan repayment of N22.7trn to CBN
The Senate had last week suspended consideration of Mr Buhari’s request to pay the outstanding N22.7 trillion to the CBN. → Read More
Why I signed 2023 budget despite National Assembly's additions
Mr Buhari said he signed the budget "to enable its implementation to commence without delay, considering the imminent transition process to another democratically elected government." → Read More
PDP reacts to Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi, says Atiku most acceptable candidate
The PDP says Mr Obasanjo “is suggesting a candidate that has not had any experience in governance at the national level.” → Read More
Presidential elections of 2003, 2007, 2011 massively rigged
Mr Daura said the consistent rigging and lack of trust in the electoral system is one of the reasons that Mr Buhari “broke down” during his presidential campaign in 2011. → Read More
National Assembly increases own budget to N228.1bn, releases details
The N228.1 billion approved for the National Assembly shows an increase of about N59.1 billion - against the N169 billion proposed by the president. → Read More
Senate passes 2023 budget
The budget, which is the last to be considered by the ninth Assembly, was increased from N20.5 trillion presented by President Muhammadu Buhari in October, to N21.8 trillion. → Read More
JUST IN: Senate suspends Buhari's request to approve N23.7trn already spent
The Senate resolved at an executive session to set up a committee to engage relevant MDAs for details of the president's request. → Read More
JUST IN: Rowdy session in Senate over Buhari's request to approve N23.7trn already spent
The lawmakers were considering the president's request on "ways and means advances" during plenary when angry lawmakers disrupted the session → Read More
JUST IN: Senate extends implementation of 2022 budget
President Muhammadu Buhari requested an extension to the life of the 2022 budget. → Read More
'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 budget stalls passage
Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. → Read More