Despite facing a recent suspension from the Senate, Senator Abdul Ningi could soon find himself back in the chambers. The three-month suspension was imposed on Ningi amidst allegations of budget padding amounting to N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget. The Senate, led by Senate President Godswill...
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...
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...
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...
Suspended Bauchi Central lawmaker, Senator Abdul Ningi, has accused the Senate of attempting to silence or arrest him following his exposure of alleged budget padding in the 2024 appropriation budget.
The Senate suspended Ningi for three months after he claimed that projects worth N3.7 trillion...
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...
Southern Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has accused northern senators of consistently attempting to unseat a Senate president from the southern region abruptly. Addressing the Senate on Tuesday, Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, urged an end to the efforts to prolong the leadership election beyond...
Following the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi and his claims of budget padding, the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has expressed concerns about the credibility of the upper chamber.
In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Moro defended the Senate's decision to...
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...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accompanied by the Senate leadership, engages in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This strategic gathering unfolds just hours after the Senate's suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi for three months, a...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio voiced serious concerns over the perceived damage to the integrity of the Senate following the controversial statements made by Senator Abdul Ningi. The uproar stems from Ningi's recent interview with BBC Hausa, where he alleged that the National Assembly passed...
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...
Social media is ablaze as Nigerians passionately express their discontent, dragging Fubara and Akpabio for turning a funeral into a political battleground.
The public outcry amplifies the disapproval of citizens witnessing political rivalry overshadowing a solemn event
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a public apology to state governors for his controversial statements accusing them of receiving N30 billion from the federal government for various interventions aimed at addressing the food situation in their respective states. The apology comes...
Former Nigerian Vice President and politician, Peter Obi, responded to the announcement by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the N30 billion financial support to each state governor.
Obi commended the Federal Government for its significant support during challenging times but stressed...
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