BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation advocating transparency in Nigeria’s public finance, has uncovered 11,122 questionable projects worth N6.93 trillion inserted by the National Assembly into the 2025 budget. The New Daily Prime reported that President Bola Tinubu, in December 2024, presented a budget of N49.7 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the National Assembly. The budget was tagged “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” BudgIT, in a detailed…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has set the record straight amidst the mounting speculation over a possible alliance among opposition figures to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential race. The former Anambra State governor made it clear that his sole coalition of interest is one committed to tackling hunger, poverty, and Nigeria’s failing healthcare and education systems. During a visit to the Anglican Diocese of…

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun, claiming that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, orchestrated “a coordinated smear campaign” targeted at destroying her image. Natasha claimed in a letter titled ‘Petition Against Coordinated Defamation and Cyberbullying by Sponsored Syndicate at the Behest of the President of the Senate – Godswill Akpabio,’ dated May 15, and accused the Senate President of…

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration revived the long-dormant National Sports Commission (NSC) to insulate the sports sector from bureaucratic interference and vested interests, stressing its vital role in nation-building and unity. Tinubu spoke through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games Ogun 2024’, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday. The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to positioning sports…

President Bola Tinubu, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi met and exchanged pleasantries on Sunday during the installation Mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in Rome. The unexpected encounter occurred during the high-profile ceremony attended by global leaders and dignitaries. READ ALSO: Tinubu arrives in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Fayemi, upon spotting Tinubu seated among other world leaders, invited…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping overhaul of public procurement thresholds for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The reform is aimed at decentralising contract approvals and allowing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to focus on high-level national policy issues rather than routine procurement matters. Under the new guidelines, the FEC will now only approve contracts starting from ₦5 billion for goods and services, or from…

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has concluded hearings on appeals challenging Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election victory in Edo State, reserving its judgment for a date yet to be announced. The appeals were brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who is contesting the ruling of the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal, which upheld Okpebholo’s win in the September 21, 2024, election.…

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a ₦1.78 trillion budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the Senate, requesting prompt legislative action ahead of the 2025 fiscal year. In a letter read on the Senate floor on Wednesday, Tinubu called for swift passage of the appropriation bill to facilitate efficient governance and improved service delivery in the FCT. READ ALSO:  Tinubu urges African youth to lead continent’s progress Acting…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has joined millions of football fans in wishing Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, a speedy and full recovery. Awoniyi is currently in an induced coma in hospital following emergency abdominal surgery. Induced coma is a medically controlled state of unconsciousness used to protect the brain or body after severe injury or surgery. It helps reduce movement, pain, and stress on vital organs. READ ALSO: AbdulRazaq flags…

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to provide financial compensation of ₦45 billion to the family of the late MKO Abiola as reparation for the cancellation of the 1993 presidential election. Lamido, who made this plea yesterday in Abuja during the official unveiling of his autobiography, Being True to Myself argued that such compensation would serve as both symbolic justice. He added that the…

With the financial autonomy granted local government councils in the country, the Senate on Tuesday asked the federal government (FG) to allow the councils to be represented at the meetings of the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC. The Senate wants each state and the FCT to have one representative in the committee to safeguard the interests of the councils. According to the Senate, it observed that Section 5 of the…

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has scheduled 27 June for judgment in the legal challenge brought by suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over her removal from the Senate. Akpoti-Uduaghan is contesting her suspension, which was initiated by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on allegations of misconduct—a decision she claims was unjust and politically motivated. READ ALSO: Akpabio’s contempt claims against Natasha holds Tuesday In her suit, she…