Osinbajo’s ex-aide apologises for $10m bribe allegation against Akpabio, Barau
Senate threatens court action as Osinbajo’s former adviser retracts $10m bribe claim
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Senate urges hiring 100,000 troops, calls for probe of $30m safe-school funds after Kebbi attack
The Senate has called for the recruitment of 100,000 additional military personnel and a probe of the safe-school programme following the abduction of 25 students in Kebbi State, according to a report from the red chamber.
Senate rejects NNPCL’s account of missing N210trn
The Nigerian Senate has rejected NNPCL’s explanations for unaccounted N210 trillion between 2017 and 2023 and threatened to subpoena former officials if answers remain unsatisfactory.
Nigeria’s poverty schemes ineffective, only 44% of welfare funds reach the poor – World Bank
A World Bank report says only 44% of Nigeria’s social safety-net benefits reach the poor, warning that low funding and poor design make the country’s welfare spending largely ineffective.
Senator Kalu says Akpabio impeachment attempt failed
Senator Kalu confirmed failed attempts to unseat Senate President Akpabio, hinted that Anambra governor Soludo may join APC, and expressed confidence in Tinubu’s second-term prospects.
‘Who am I to respond to Trump?’ — Akpabio reacts to genocide claim
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday postponed debate on U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the government allows genocide against Christians, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio saying the upper chamber will wait for the federal government’s official response.
Immigration, Senator Natasha clash over passport seizure at Abuja Airport
“Senate President Godswill Akpabio instructed them to withhold my passport,” Senator Natasha alleged.
How Buhari responded to Trump’s “killing christians” question
The encounter took place during Buhari’s first term at a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House.
Coup Probe: Military uncover N11bn in detained Army colonel’s accounts
Military intelligence has uncovered N11bn in the bank accounts of a detained Nigerian Army colonel linked to an alleged coup plot, sparking wider investigations and leadership changes within the armed forces.
Natasha clarifies invitation to Akpabio, says it followed Senate tradition
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has clarified that her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers for a project commissioning in Kogi followed due legislative procedure and was not personal.