US: Elon Musk’s led DOGE terminates 63 wasteful contracts worth $124million
Elon Musk, who leads the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced the cancellation of 63 wasteful government contracts. These contracts were worth a total of $124 million. The announcement was made through a post on DOGE’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to the post, some of the cancelled contracts included […]
Lagos-Calabar highway is an example of waste, corruption and misplaced priority – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly criticized the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, calling it a wasteful and corrupt initiative. He also condemned the Bola Tinubu administration for approving N21 billion to build a new residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima. Obasanjo made these comments in his new book, Nigeria: Past and Future, which […]
I’ll buy Tesla to show support for Musk – Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared his support for Tesla CEO Elon Musk by announcing that he will buy a brand-new Tesla. Trump made this statement on his Truth Social platform, praising Musk for his contributions to the country. Trump accused the “Radical Left” of trying to harm Tesla through an unfair boycott. He […]
BREAKING: Tinubu signs 2025 Budget into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2025 budget into law after approval by the National Assembly. The total budget for the year is N54.99 trillion, an increase from the original N49.7 trillion. Initially, the proposed budget was N49.7 trillion, but President Tinubu requested an increase. Lawmakers reviewed the request and raised it to N54.2 trillion […]
US Judge declines stopping Elon Musk from accessing data and firing federal workers
A U.S. judge has rejected a request to stop Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees and accessing government data. This decision is a win for President Donald Trump, who aims to reduce government spending. Fourteen states, led by Democrats, filed a lawsuit to stop Musk’s actions, arguing that […]
US: Department of Education no longer exists – Elon Musk
Elon Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has stated that the U.S. Department of Education no longer exists. His comment came after DOGE officials accessed administrator email accounts within the department. This move led to strong criticism from activists and politicians, including Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost. He shared a video from the […]
N54.2 trillion budget: Peter Obi questions Tinubu govt on transparency, accountability
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has expressed concerns about the transparency of Nigeria’s 2025 national budget. Recently, President Bola Tinubu announced an increase in the 2025 fiscal year budget, raising it from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. However, Obi pointed out that while the increase in revenue sources was explained, […]
Nigeria Spent ₦19 Billion on Presidential Aircraft in 15 Months
The Nigerian government has spent over ₦19.43 billion on maintaining and operating its Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) between July 2023 and September 2024. A significant portion of this spending went toward foreign exchange needs for operations outside Nigeria, including fuel and maintenance paid in U.S. dollars. In 2024 alone, the fleet’s expenses reached ₦13.55 billion, […]
Afenifere Leader Criticizes Government’s Lavish Spending Amid Financial Crisis
Segun Sanni, a key figure in the Afenifere socio-political group, has openly criticized the Nigerian government for its excessive spending, despite the country’s ongoing financial struggles. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Sanni expressed concern over the extravagant lifestyles of government officials while the average Nigerian continues to face severe economic hardship. Sanni called on […]
Nigeria’s Economy in Crisis, Says Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns over the dire state of Nigeria’s economy, attributing its collapse to the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Momodu pointed out that Tinubu’s government is engaging in reckless spending, including purchasing private jets, constructing expensive monuments, and distributing cash as palliatives, rather […]