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Tinubu Allocates ₦7 Billion for Travel Expenses in 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to spend ₦6.1 billion on international travel in 2025, according to details from the approved national budget. Additionally, ₦873 million has been earmarked for domestic travel, bringing the total travel expenditure for the President to ₦7 billion within the year.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Vice President Kashim Shettima is also projected to incur travel expenses amounting to ₦1.314 billion for international trips and ₦417.488 million for local travel during the same period.
The substantial allocation for travel expenses has sparked discussions, especially given Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges and limited revenue sources. Reports indicate that in 2024, the Tinubu administration spent approximately ₦36 billion on international travel alone. Data from the Open Treasury Portal revealed that the State House Headquarters allocated ₦12.2 billion for international travel and transport (training) and ₦24.19 billion for other international travel expenses, culminating in a total of ₦36.3 billion.
Similarly, significant funds were expended on local travel in 2024. The breakdown shows ₦15.8 billion for local travel and transport (training) and ₦31.2 billion for other local travel needs. This resulted in a cumulative travel expenditure of ₦83 billion for both domestic and international trips in 2024.
In defense of these expenses, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, emphasized the necessity of international engagements for economic development. During a live interview on Channels TV, he argued that President Tinubu’s overseas visits have yielded significant benefits, including securing $2 million in investments from Brazil to boost Nigeria’s livestock sector and address the herders-farmers crisis.
Additionally, data from the GovSpend platform, as cited by the BudgIT Foundation, shows that between February and July 2024, the Nigerian government spent ₦2.3 billion on international travel for President Tinubu. Payments recorded included ₦300 million in January, ₦250 million in February, and multiple disbursements exceeding ₦9 million in March.
Further expenditures in May and July 2024 saw the government allocate ₦350 million each month for foreign trips. In total, over ₦2.9 billion was spent on foreign exchange to facilitate travel for President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to countries such as Ethiopia, Switzerland, Liberia, France, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Despite concerns over these expenditures, government officials continue to justify them as crucial to fostering international partnerships and securing foreign investments for Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has re-submitted the nomination of former Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Dakingari, for appointment as an ambassador.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The renewed nomination comes roughly two weeks after Dakingari’s name was initially sent to the Senate but later withdrawn following controversy. His earlier nomination, which placed him alongside candidates for ambassadorial postings to the United States, United Kingdom, and France, sparked debate and led to the withdrawal.
During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Tinubu’s letter conveying the re-nomination. The president cited Section 171(1), (2)(c), and (4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as the legal basis for the appointment.
Akpabio referred the nomination to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for screening, instructing the panel to submit its report within one week. Senators clarified that the appointment is for a non-career ambassadorship, noting that Dakingari’s political and public service background aligns more with a political posting than a professional foreign service role.
The re-submission officially reopens consideration of Dakingari’s appointment, which remains subject to Senate confirmation. The Committee on Foreign Affairs is expected to complete its screening and report back within the specified timeframe.
Nine worshippers were kidnapped from St. John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon District, Ado Local Government Area, on February 7, 2026, in an attack that has left the community in fear.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Chief Hon. Mrs. Lami Danladi Ogenyi, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and called on local security authorities to take urgent action.
In a statement issued by her Chief Press Secretary, Agbaji Samuel Atsonwu, Danladi described the abduction as a “serious affront to peace, faith, and the collective conscience of Ado LGA.” She emphasized that attacks on places of worship—traditionally safe spaces for communities—are particularly alarming.
Danladi highlighted the widespread fear now gripping Utonkon and surrounding areas, noting that families remain traumatized, economic activities have been disrupted, and daily life has become uncertain.
She warned that the incident reflects broader insecurity challenges in Ado LGA and cautioned that inaction could escalate the situation into a more severe crisis.
The Deputy Speaker urged the Chief Security Officer of Ado LGA to take immediate, visible, and coordinated steps to support rescue operations, reassure residents, and prevent further attacks. She also called on security agencies to enhance surveillance, intelligence gathering, and community engagement, especially around vulnerable sites such as churches.
Danladi further appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, and other community stakeholders to stay vigilant, cooperate with authorities, and reject silence in the face of violence.
She stressed that the people of Ado LGA are not seeking sympathy alone but demand decisive action, accountability, and lasting protection.
Sokoto State Police Command has paid N29.6 million in Group Life Assurance benefits to the families of officers who died or were critically injured in the line of duty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A total of N29,638,584.78 was presented to 10 beneficiaries on Tuesday. The ceremony was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Umar Sokoto, representing Commissioner of Police Ahmad Musa, alongside other members of the command’s management team.
Umar explained that the disbursement is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s Group Life Assurance Scheme, designed to provide financial support to families of fallen officers, and advised recipients to use the funds wisely for household needs.
Speaking for the beneficiaries, Mrs. Hamimatu Ahmad, widow of one of the late officers, thanked the police authorities for the support. The command noted that the payment is part of ongoing welfare initiatives for personnel and families of officers who lost their lives in active service.
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