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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.
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the rehabilitation and reintegration of former insurgents, calling instead for prosecution of those involved in deadly attacks.
The Nigerian Senate has approved a motion calling for an end to state pardons and rehabilitation programs for suspected Boko Haram members and other criminals.
The Nigerian Senate has rejected calls to nationalize South African firms MTN and DStv as retaliation for xenophobic attacks, opting instead to task its Foreign Affairs Committee with an investigation.
Nigeria's push for state police forces has reached a critical stage following the Senate's passage of the State Police Bill, sparking debate over federalism and constitutional authority.