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I received N266million – Senator Abaribe says amid claims certain senators were given N500million
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing the Abia South Senatorial District, has clarified that contrary to claims of receiving N500 million from the 2024 budget, he received N266 million. This clarification comes in response to statements made by Senator Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North, who alleged that senior-ranking senators were allocated N500 million each from the 2024 budget while he received nothing. During his address on the Senate floor regarding allegations of budget padding raised by Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central, Jarigbe disclosed this information. Ningi had accused the Senate of inflating the 2024 budget by an additional N3.7 trillion.…
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I got more than others. All animals are equal but some are more equal than the other – Senator Ndume reacts to claim senators were given N500m
Senator Ali Ndume, the Senate Chief Whip, has disclosed that as a principal officer in the 10th National Assembly, he received more than the allocated N200 million, which is typically provided to some of his colleagues and floor members for constituency projects under the 2024 Appropriation Act. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Wednesday, Senator Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, made this statement. He was addressing allegations made by Senator Jarigbe Agom-Jarigbe from Cross River North, who had revealed a day earlier that certain senators received a total of N500 million each from the…
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N3.7trn budget padding: I have opened this can of worms, They want to silence or arrest me – Ningi
Senator Abdul Ningi, the suspended representative from Bauchi Central, has accused the Senate of attempting to silence him or have him arrested after he exposed the alleged padding of the 2024 appropriation budget. Ningi was suspended by the Senate for three months due to his assertion that projects worth N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget were unaccounted for. Following his suspension, Ningi conducted an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, March 13. He said during the interview: “That is why I said I know this parliament very well, I have come a long way. And that is why we are…
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No Dime Will Be Paid As Ransom To Rescue Abducted Children – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has declared that no ransom will be handed over for the liberation of the abducted children from Kuriga in Kaduna State. This affirmation was made during today’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) session at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Following the FEC meeting, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, briefed State House Correspondents, conveying Tinubu’s directive for the defense to ensure the safe return of the children to their homes. Tinubu also reiterated his opposition to ransom payments to kidnappers, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to combating kidnapping and other criminal activities. He underscored that the current…
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It’s time we abolish the Nigerian senate, it has always been a coven of thieves -Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, the convener of RevolutionNow, has advocated for the abolishment of the Nigerian senate, stating that it has transformed into a gathering characterized by deceit and serves as a sanctuary for dishonest and previously corrupt governors. Sowore’s comments were prompted by allegations that Senators received N500 million each from the 2024 budget. The disclosure was made by Senator Agom Jarigbe, representing Cross River North, during a session addressing the purported padding of the 2024 budget. Prior to this, Senator Abdul Ningi from Bauchi Central had claimed that N3.7 trillion was improperly added to the 2024 budget. Posting on X,…
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FG postpones launch of Student Loan Scheme indefinitely
The launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme by the Federal Government has been postponed indefinitely. Akintunde Sawyer, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), made this announcement during an interview with ARISE NEWS. Originally scheduled to commence on Thursday, March 14, the loan’s launch has been delayed once more. Sawyer mentioned that adjustments are underway concerning the launch before it proceeds. He said; “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to commit to a specific date. We are sort of waiting to ensure that all the stakeholders are aligned to make sure that nobody is blindsided, then we…
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I shouldn’t be afraid of death, I am too old – First Lady Remi Tinubu
Remi Tinubu, the First Lady, remarked that having surpassed the age of 60, she no longer harbors fear of death. Addressing attendees at the palace of Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, during her visit to the state for the commissioning of an Alternative High School and ICT center on Tuesday, March 12, she recounted an incident where an Islamic cleric, Sunusi Abubakar, allegedly issued a death threat against her. Remi Tinubu said; “I want to thank His Excellency for assuring me that I am safe but what I said is that I am too old to be afraid.…
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Budget Padding Allegation: The senate have been stripped naked in the marketplace – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has expressed his dismay over the recent allegations of budget padding within the Senate. Oshiomhole expressed his concern that the Senate’s integrity has been compromised and exposed in public view. His remarks were delivered on the Senate floor during the discussion on the N3.7 trillion budget allegations raised by Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central constituency. Ningi, who serves as the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, claimed that the National Assembly had deliberated and approved a budget of N25 trillion for 2024, rather than the N28.7 trillion being implemented by the Federal Government. He made these…
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Senate suspends Abdul Ningi over budget padding accusation
The Senate has decided to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central constituency due to his accusation of budget padding. This suspension is to be enforced for a duration of three months. This action came after Senator Jimoh Ibrahim motioned for the suspension of Ningi. During the deliberation, some Senators proposed reducing Ningi’s suspension to three months. Ningi had made allegations against the Senate, accusing them of padding the 2024 appropriation bill by N3.7 trillion, as reported in an interview with the BBC. However, during Tuesday’s proceedings, the Senate cited Ningi’s alleged misconduct and refusal to apologize as grounds for…
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I don’t blame past governments, I take action – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has asserted that he does not adhere to the practice of attributing Nigeria’s socio-economic and security challenges solely to past administrations. Addressing attendees on Monday, March 11, during the commencement of the Agric Mechanisation Revolution for Food Security in Minna, the capital of Niger State, Tinubu emphasized his dedication to implementing necessary measures to revitalize the country’s finances and steer it toward progress. Additionally, the President affirmed that he is enacting appropriate reforms aimed at positioning the nation on a trajectory toward prosperity. According to him; “When you read the papers, some of us are confused whether…
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Very soon, you will start singing our praises – Minister of Power, Adelabu tells Nigerians
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that Nigerians will soon witness improvements in the Ministry’s efforts to address the prevalent power outages nationwide. Addressing reporters during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, March 11, Adelabu acknowledged the challenges faced by the country and the power sector in recent weeks, with frequent power cuts being a major concern. Encouraging patience from the Nigerian populace, he assured that the ministry is diligently tackling the root causes of the power crises. Adelabu also disclosed the government’s aim to ramp up power generation to 6500 MegaWatts (MW) from the current 4500…
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Obi is the leader we need but not the politician we need – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State for the 2023 general election, has expressed his belief that Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, is the ideal leader for Nigeria. However, during an interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Rhodes-Vivour also mentioned that while Obi is a capable leader, he might not be the politician best suited for their specific needs. “Peter Obi is the leader that we need for Nigeria, but not the politician we need for us,” he said. Rhodes-Vivour also insisted “Peter (Obi) does not buy votes. He won Lagos without buying…
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