Non-payment of contractors will undermine public confidence in budgetary process – Abba Moro
Senator Abba Moro, who represents Benue South and also serves as the Senate Minority Leader, has raised concerns over the federal government’s failure to pay contractors working on government projects. He warned that this delay could reduce people’s trust in how the national budget is handled. While speaking at the Senate plenary session on Tuesday, […]
Supreme Court Fines Fubara ₦2 Million Over Appeal On Rivers State 2024 Budget
On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Supreme Court imposed a fine of ₦2 million on Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The fine was for filing an appeal related to the state’s 2024 budget, which had been declared illegal by a lower court. The Supreme Court also dismissed Fubara’s appeal, which challenged a ruling about […]
MPF President Bitrus: UN’s Hunger Projection of 82 Million Nigerians by 2030 Could Be an Underestimate
In a recent interview, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, the President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s future, especially regarding food security. The United Nations has projected that by 2030, around 82 million Nigerians, or roughly 64% of the country’s population, could face severe hunger. However, Dr. Bitrus argues that if the […]
Okpebholo Approved ₦486 Billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill Into Law
On Monday, Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State signed into law a revised ₦485.63 billion supplementary budget, marking a significant step toward the development of the state. The Edo State House of Assembly had earlier approved the supplementary budget, following a swift deliberation and approval during its plenary session on the same day. This […]
Rivers Assembly: Wike Supporters Declare Seats of Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Vacant
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has taken a significant step by declaring the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other lawmakers vacant. This move comes after these lawmakers were absent from Assembly sittings for a continuous period of 152 days without […]