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The Senate is currently in a rowdy session over a claim by a member of the Senate, Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District of Bauchi State, that the 2024 budget was padded by N3 trillion, adding that there were two versions of the budget. Recall that Ningi was reported to have made the claim during a BBC Hausa Service interview during the weekend. Ningi, however, denied the reports on Monday, saying he was quoted out of context because he spoke in Hausa. However, at the resumed plenary of the Senate on Tuesday, the chairman of the Senate Committee…

The Zone 9 Command of Nigeria Police Force in Umuahia has confirmed the arrest of President General of Okon Aku Ohafia in Ohafia LGA, Abia State, Mecha Ume for allegedly involving in the vandalising equipment at an Palm oil plantation located in Okon Aku. Mecha and another community member were arrested on Saturday after some suspects who were earlier arrested in connection with vandalism last Wednesday, allegedly fingered the PG to be involved in the matter. It would be recalled that three persons were last week, arrested by men of the Nigerian Army while trying to cart away truck load…

The founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Atedo Peterside, has expressed his dismay over comments made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the funeral of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe. The funeral, held in Rivers State, followed the death of Mr Wigwe, his wife, son, and others in a helicopter crash in the United States last month. In a post on his X page, Mr Peterside recounted that Mr Akpabio began his address by lamenting that former Anambra state governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, received a better reception than…

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Stella Oduah has urged Muslims in Nigeria to use the fasting exercise provided in the Holy month of Ramadan to intensify their prayers for the country to overcome its challenges Stella Oduah, who represented Anambra North in the 9th Senate, said that the spiritual exercise avails the Muslim ummah the right opportunity to make supplications to God on behalf of the country and its leaders across the country. In her goodwill message issued from Abuja on Monday, Stella Oduah encouraged the Muslims to imbibe and practice the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammed (SAW) in…

Personnel of the Armed Forces, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have killed 20 Indigenous People of Biafra’s fighters in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. Also in the joint operation which was conducted on March 7, the security operatives destroyed 50 of their camps. Among the camps destroyed included the IPOB’s Supreme Headquarters, Command and Control Centre, and Military Council Headquarters. The operation is the second conducted in the same Local Government since the beginning of the month and the third in the state. On March 5, Personnel…

Niger State government has said that President Bola Tinubu will on Monday commission the remodelled Minna Airport renamed ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport’ in Minna, the state capital. The state’s commissioner for information and strategy, Binta Mamman, who disclosed this to journalists on Sunday at the Government House, Minna, also revealed that the president will lay the foundation stone for the construction of a new Hajj Terminal at the Airport during his one-day working visit to the state. She said, “The president is also scheduled to commission agro mechanised implements and tractors for the agricultural revolution in the state.” Hajiya…

Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu has urged the Muslim ummah to use the holy season of Ramadan to pray for leaders across the country. The former Governor while admonishing muslims to demonstrate the teachings of the holy Quran and exemplary qualities of Prophet Muhammed (SAW) in their daily pursuits, stressed that Nigeria's heterogenous nature should be explored for positive gains. Kalu who commended religious leaders for advocating peace and unity across the country, called on Nigerians to embrace forgiveness, tolerance, patriotism and selflessness. In his Ramadan message, Kalu prayed to Allah…

The lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bello El-Rufai, in an enlightening conversation with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, shared insights into the sentiments of his father, the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, regarding his recent ministerial nomination by President Bola Tinubu. According to Bello, his father had no initial desire for a ministerial position and viewed the Senate’s rejection of his nomination as a loss of an effective administrator for Nigeria. Bello disclosed that it required significant persuasion from him and other family members to convince Nasir El-Rufai to accept the ministerial nomination…

The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said this year’s Ramadan fasting will commence on Monday. This is contained in a terse statement by a member of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) Mallam Yahaya Muhammad Boyi. The Sultan is expected to make a formal declaration later in the night. “The Sultanate Council Sokoto has declared Monday 11/3/2024 as the first day of Ramadan 1445 AH, Yahaya Muhammad Boyi, Sarkin Malaman Sokoto,” the statement said. The Sultan had on Friday urged the Muslims across the country…

….. Two skuchies factories busted in Osun, Lagos Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a consignment of illicit drug consignment concealed in the engine compartment of an interstate commercial bus just as two grandfathers were taken into custody over drug trafficking. No fewer than 5.2kg of cannabis sativa and opioids were discovered in the engine compartment of an interstate commercial bus marked VDY 187 XA on Thursday 7th March 2024 along Gbongan – Ibadan road, Osun state by NDLEA officers on stop and search operation on the highway. The bus driver, Iorliam Sughnen Dominic, 35,…