Senate

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Oladimeji Fasina, former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), as a non-career ambassador, following an investigation that found allegations of sexual harassment unsubstantiated.

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has demanded that external auditors justify unexplained balance sheet entries of N210 trillion in NNPC Ltd's 2023 financial statements, rejecting claims of confidentiality and affirming constitutional oversight powers.

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has called for state police funding to be designated a first-line charge, warning of risks if the initiative is left to governors without federal safeguards.

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to intensify military operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements, while honoring security operatives killed in recent operations.

The Nigerian Senate has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde's call for a United Nations investigation into the abduction of over 45 pupils and teachers in Oyo State, asserting the matter falls under domestic jurisdiction.

Senate Deputy President Senator Barau Jibrin has praised President Bola Tinubu's push for state police, calling it a 'masterstroke' to combat Nigeria's insecurity.

Senator Lindsey Graham has died following a sudden illness, according to his office. He had recently returned from Kyiv, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Nigerian Senate has approved the proposed acquisition of Lafarge Africa Plc by Hainan Huaxin Pan-African Investment Company Plc, conditioned on full compliance with statutory requirements and regulatory oversight.

The Nigerian Senate has approved a total of N403.1 billion in funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, aimed at enhancing police operational capacity and national security.

The Senate has suspended its inquiry into the N1.3 billion budget allocation for the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, citing no petition before it and deferring action until findings from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission are released.

The Nigerian Senate has rejected a motion to investigate the controversial N1.3 billion budget allocation to the so-called PFIPC, citing ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

The alleged ₦1.3 billion allocation to the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has triggered political controversy, with the House of Reps launching an inquiry while the Senate rejects calls for a broader investigation.

The Nigerian Senate has rejected a motion to probe the controversial N1.3 billion allocation linked to the PFIPC scandal, citing ongoing executive proceedings and lack of formal petition.

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to suspend the rehabilitation and reintegration of former Boko Haram members, citing rising insecurity and calling for legal prosecution instead.

The Nigerian Senate has distanced itself from the ₦1.3 billion allocation to the Presidential Fiscal and Infrastructure Promotion Council, citing lack of jurisdiction unless a formal petition is filed. Lawmakers emphasized the matter rests with the Presidency.