Gov Radda signs N137bn supplementary budget into law
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved and signed the 2025 supplementary budget worth N137 billion into law. The new financial plan, which was earlier passed by the Katsina State House of Assembly, aims to strengthen ongoing projects and improve essential infrastructure across the state. The supplementary budget includes N126.8 billion for capital expenditure and […]
Economy will collapse if Nigeria does not borrow – Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents the Abia North Senatorial District, believes that without borrowing money, Nigeria’s economy could fall apart. He shared this view during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he responded to complaints that lawmakers approve too many loan requests from the government. Many people are worried because Nigeria’s debt […]
Rivers budget: TAF Africa CEO, Epelle knocks Tinubu
Jake Epelle, the Chief Executive Officer of TAF Africa, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for presenting the 2025 budget of Rivers State to the National Assembly. According to Epelle, this action has put the President on the wrong side of history. He believes it’s a move that breaks democratic norms. Epelle shared his thoughts […]
BREAKING: Tinubu presents N1.481trn Rivers 2025 budget to NASS
President Bola Tinubu has sent the 2025 budget for Rivers State to the National Assembly for approval. The proposed total budget is N1.481 trillion. He explained that this move became necessary after the Supreme Court canceled the original budget passed by the state. Also, Rivers State is currently under a state of emergency, which has […]
BREAKING: Budget presentation: Fubara locked out of Rivers Assembly complex
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was blocked from entering the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters on Wednesday. He had arrived in the morning to present the 2025 state budget but found the gate locked, preventing him from accessing the building. The governor had earlier promised to follow the Supreme Court’s ruling, which included formally […]
We won’t honour Assembly’s ultimatum – Rivers state govt
The Rivers State Government has said it will not obey the 48-hour deadline given by the House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule, to re-submit the 2025 budget. On Monday, during a plenary session, the Assembly asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to bring back the budget following a Supreme Court ruling. The House also claimed to […]
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly issues 48-hour notice to Fubara to present 2025 budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has told Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he must present the 2025 budget within 48 hours. This decision was made during a plenary session on Monday. Security was tight at the Rivers House of Assembly Quarters as lawmakers gathered for the meeting. Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, had earlier […]
Natasha-Uduaghan vs Akpabio: APC chieftain Emami calls for restraint
The conflict between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has drawn widespread reactions. Amid the controversy, a top APC leader in Delta State, Chief Ayirimi Emami, has called for peace. The disagreement gained public attention after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of victimizing her for rejecting his alleged advances. She made […]
FG to spend N8bn on orientating Nigerians on payment of electricity bills – Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to spend N8 billion in 2025 to help educate citizens on the importance of paying their electricity bills on time. This initiative, aimed at improving the country’s power sector, was announced by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a discussion of the ministry’s budget before the National […]
INEC rejects N40b allocation in 2025 budget, proposes N126b
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the N40 billion allocated to it for the 2025 budget, stating that it is insufficient to cover its expenses. Instead, INEC has proposed a budget of N126 billion to the National Assembly, explaining that the higher amount is necessary for conducting elections and fulfilling its constitutional duties. […]