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Dec

30

2023

Peter Obi Visits Plateau Attack Victims, Donates N5 Million

News2023, Plateau State

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, visited internally displaced persons in Plateau State's Bokkos and Barkin-ladi LGAs following the Christmas Eve attacks by armed men. Accompanied by party officials, Obi expressed concern about the country's insecurity levels and donated N5 million to the victims. During the visit, Obi decried the prevailing insecurity in Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to prioritize the protection of citizens' lives. He emphasized the need for the government to address the growing number of internally displaced people within the country, stating that seeking refuge in one's own country is…

Dec

30

2023

By David Okoye

Despite investigator’s concerns, Tinubu seeks Senate approval for N7.3 Trillion Ways and Means Revenue Conversion.

NewsFinance, Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to approve the conversion of the remaining balance of ways and means revenue in Nigeria's Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) into federal assets. Despite objections from his special investigator, Jim Obazee, who raised concerns about the dubious and illegal incurrence of the balance, Tinubu proceeded with the request. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during a Saturday plenary session, Tinubu cited Section 38 of the CBN Act 2007, emphasizing the Central Bank's authority to grant temporary advances to the federal government to address temporary deficiencies in budget revenue. According…

Dec

30

2023

By David Okoye

Transmission Company Confirms Destruction of Towers and Loss of Life in Insurgent Attack.

NewsCrime, Nigeria

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has officially confirmed that three transmission towers on the Maiduguri–Damaturu line were destroyed by suspected insurgents using explosives. The destructive act, which occurred on Friday, was accompanied by the tragic loss of an officer from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In a statement released in Abuja, TCN's General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, particularly mourning the loss of the NSCDC official. The attack not only resulted in significant infrastructure damage but also claimed a life in the line of duty. Mbah conveyed TCN's heartfelt…

Dec

30

2023

By David Okoye

Governor Sanwo-Olu Frees 246 Inmates, Converts 39 Death Sentences in Justice Reform Move

NewsNigeria, Security

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has granted clemency to 246 inmates and commuted the death sentences of 39 individuals to life imprisonment. The decision, enacted through a release order signed on December 20, aligns with the governor's commitment to alleviate congestion in correctional facilities as part of broader justice sector reforms. The release, announced by the state attorney-general for justice, Lawal Pedro, is based on the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. Governor Sanwo-Olu's action also considers the approaching New Year celebration. The Advisory Council meticulously reviewed applications, taking into account information from correctional authorities,…

Dec

30

2023

By David Okoye

Governor Otu Signs N296 Billion ‘Peoples First Budget’ for 2024, Prioritizing Social Welfare

News2024, Next Level, Nigeria

Governor Bassey Otu signed the 2024 budget totaling N296.985 billion, referred to as the 'Peoples First Budget.' Comprising N180 billion for capital expenditure and N116 billion for recurrent expenditure, the budget marked a significant increase of N96 billion from the initially submitted N250 billion to the State House of Assembly. Governor Otu explained that the augmented budget aimed at providing substantial financial support to individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the moral imperative to address social imbalances within this vulnerable demographic. The additional funds were allocated to enhance access to healthcare, assistive technologies, education, and employment opportunities tailored to their capabilities. The…