Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, clarified that the construction of homes for judges is a policy initiated by President Tinubu to promote judicial independence, not his own. Despite criticism, Wike stressed that his role was solely to implement the project approved in...
Rivers State Assembly, under Martin Amaewhule, issues a 7-day ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara for resubmitting the 2024 budget amid the legislative divide. The move intensifies political tensions in the state, contrasting the competing sessions led by Amaewhule and Victor Oko-Jumbo...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi remains vocal in his opposition to the 2024 budget, emphasizing its significance for citizens' lives, particularly those in vulnerable economic positions. In a statement released on Tuesday, Obi expressed concerns about various aspects of the budget...
Cross River North Senator, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, abruptly ended a live TV interview on Arise News Channel's breakfast show when questioned about the 2024 Budget.
Drama unfolded as the senator admitted to not scrutinizing the budget line by line, leading to a tense exchange with the anchor who...
President Bola Tinubu has extended a message of confidence to the leadership of the National Assembly amidst swirling allegations of budget padding for the year 2024. Speaking during a dinner to break the Ramadan fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the unwavering...
In a recent address at the State House in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu dismissed critics of budget padding, asserting that they lacked understanding of the budgetary arithmetic. The president's remarks came during a dinner with Senate leadership, where he also reiterated his commitment to...
A recent report scrutinizing the breakdown of the 2024 budget passed by the 10th National Assembly (NASS) has revealed startling findings of unknown projects totaling N6.6 trillion.
The report, prompted by allegations of budget padding from suspended Senator Abdul Ningi, highlights the lack of...
Nigerian opposition party leader Atiku Abubakar has condemned what he calls a "disgraceful track record" of opacity in handling corruption cases. Atiku, a former vice president, voiced his concerns following recent allegations of budget padding amounting to N3 trillion by Senator Abdul Ningi...
Amidst escalating allegations of budget padding, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, staunchly defended the National Assembly's recent actions regarding the 2024 budget. Addressing reporters in Abuja, Bagudu emphasized that the Assembly's modifications did not...
Amidst ongoing efforts by the federal government to bolster Nigeria's oil production, recent data reveals a concerning downturn. According to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) March Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR), Nigeria's oil output, excluding condensate, experienced a...
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has shed light on the controversial practice of budget padding within Nigeria's National Assembly. Amidst a backdrop of heightened scrutiny following allegations of budget mismanagement, particularly involving the Senate, Sani's revelations provide...
Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi has demanded transparency regarding the alleged N3 trillion budget padding scandal currently rocking the Nigerian Senate.
Obi emphasized the need for explanations amidst claims and counter-claims surrounding the padded funds, stressing the...
BudgIT, a civic organization focused on the Nigerian budget and public data, has endorsed suspended Senator Abdul Ningi's claims regarding a N3.7 trillion gap in the 2024 budget presented to the National Assembly.
The Director and co-founder of BudgIT, Seun Onigbinde, emphasized during an...
Renowned Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has ignited a fiery debate on social media by questioning the tangible contributions of Nigerian Senators to the welfare of the average citizen over the past five decades. Basketmouth's recent post cuts through the veil...
In a recent defense of the 2024 budget, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, a member of the Appropriation Committee in the Senate, justified the allocation of N7.61 billion for the empowerment of traditional rulers, arguing that they play a vital role in society. Ibrahim, countering criticisms, questioned...
In a shocking revelation, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has exposed a massive scandal in the Nigerian Senate, disclosing that some senior senators received a staggering N500 million each from the 2024 budget.
This revelation has sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many expressing their...
During a crucial meeting convened to discuss the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, shocking revelations emerged as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe disclosed that some senior senators received staggering amounts of ₦500 million each from the 2024 budget.
This revelation adds a layer of complexity...
President Bola Tinubu officially endorsed the N28.78 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill in a landmark ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Arriving punctually at 2 pm, Tinubu, flanked by senior government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen...
President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and their aides are slated to embark on a significant spending spree, allocating a staggering N15.961 billion for international and local travels in the 2024 Appropriation Bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly.
If...
The National Assembly hinted at the passing of the 2024 Appropriation Bill amounting to N27.5tn on December 19, sparking heated debates and concerns over the lack of crucial details in the proposed budget.
Earlier in the day, both the Senate and the House of Representatives swiftly moved the...
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