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State Governors Expend ₦968.64 Billion On Operational Costs In First Quarter Of 2024

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State Governors Expend ₦968.64 Billion On Operational Costs In First Quarter Of 2024....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A recent analysis of state budget implementation reports reveals that within the first three months of 2024, thirty state governments in Nigeria collectively allocated ₦968.64 billion towards recurrent expenditures. These expenses encompass various operational necessities such as refreshments, sitting allowances, travel, utilities, and other essentials…….CONTINUE READING

 

 

 

 

The data, sourced from Open Nigerian States, a platform supported by BudgIT facilitating access to public budget information, sheds light on the financial activities of these states during the initial quarters of the year.

While detailed breakdowns were available for thirty states, information for six states—Benue, Imo, Niger, Rivers, Sokoto, and Yobe—was not accessible for the first quarter of 2024.

According to the analysis, significant portions of the allocated funds were directed towards refreshments for guests (₦5.1 billion), sitting allowances for government officials (₦4.67 billion), travel expenses (₦34.63 billion), and utility bills (₦5.64 billion), amounting to a total of ₦50.02 billion.

Utilities, including electricity, internet, telephone charges, water rates, and sewerage charges, accounted for a notable portion of the expenditures.

Furthermore, salaries for state workers totaled ₦405.77 billion during this period, reflecting a substantial portion of the recurrent expenditures.

The report also highlights various other recurrent spending items such as foreign and domestic travel, internet access fees, entertainment, food expenses, honorariums, wardrobe allowances, telephone bills, electricity charges, stationery, anniversary celebrations, welfare programs, aircraft maintenance, and more.

Specifically, states like Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Lagos, Borno, Cross Rivers, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Zamfara, and Taraba each allocated varying amounts towards their recurrent expenditures during this timeframe.

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“YOU ARE POWERLESS OUTSIDE POWER!” Aisha Yesufu Fires Heavy Warning At Panicking Nyesom Wike!.

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Aisha Yesufu, a chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has launched a scathing attack on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accusing him of being “petrified of life outside governance” and suggesting his political relevance is vastly overstated.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Yesufu’s comments were a direct rebuke to Wike’s recent claims regarding the 2023 presidential election. Wike had stated that the G5 governors strategically allowed Labour Party candidate Peter Obi to win several South-South states to undermine the PDP’s Atiku Abubakar, while simultaneously ensuring Obi did not win in Rivers State.

Responding to this narrative on X (formerly Twitter), Yesufu tore into Wike’s assertions, citing the electoral failure of three G5 members who vied for senatorial seats.

“Wike LIED!!!!! 3 of the G5 Governors ran for Senate. They all lost!” she wrote.

Yesufu challenged Wike’s claims of political omnipotence, arguing, “If Wike was that powerful, how come he couldn’t give them a win in an election that was on the same day and time!”

The fiery activist concluded by dismissing Wike’s inflated sense of influence and accusing him of desperately clinging to the relevance that government office provides.

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MILLIONS IN, MILLIONS OUT: Manchester United Cracks Record £677.6M Revenue Amid Mounting Financial Bleed!

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Manchester United has reported a net loss of £43 million (approx. $57 million) for the financial year ending June 30, even as the club pulled in a record-breaking revenue of £677.6 million.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The club’s revenue saw a 1.7 percent boost, largely propelled by a nearly 20 percent increase in broadcasting income following a third-place finish in the Premier League during the 2025/26 season. However, both commercial and matchday revenues dropped by nearly 5 percent due to playing without European football.

Key highlights from the financial report include:

  • Seventh Consecutive Loss: The accounts marked United’s seventh straight annual loss after tax, which included £8.2 million in exceptional costs mainly linked to the departure of manager Ruben Amorim in January after 14 months in charge.

  • Stadium Expansion & Cost-Cutting: The club invested £63.5 million on land adjacent to Old Trafford as part of ambitions to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium, while co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has continued implementing strict cost-cutting initiatives and job reductions.

  • Future Outlook: Chief Executive Omar Berrada expressed confidence in the club’s trajectory and financial discipline, with the club projecting revenues between £740 million and £760 million for the current financial year.

Despite the positive financial outlook and a return to Champions League football under manager Michael Carrick, the team has faced a rocky start to the new Premier League campaign, picking up five points from their first five matches and exiting the English League Cup.

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ARM UP OR WIPE OUT! General Musa Demands Mandatory Military Boot Camp For Every Single Citizen!

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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has proposed that every Nigerian citizen should undergo military training, arguing that the physical and mental endurance it builds provides a unique perspective on life.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami, the minister explained that putting ordinary citizens through rigorous boot-camp conditions would foster a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces.

According to Musa, experiencing firsthand hunger, exhaustion, and physical strain teaches invaluable lessons in resilience.

  • Building Resilience: Citizens would learn what it means to keep moving forward despite physical fatigue, lack of sleep, and hunger while protecting their country.

  • Understanding the Military: The training is designed to help the public truly grasp the gravity of soldiers putting their lives at stake on the front lines.

  • Addressing Criticism: Expressing frustration over public backlash, the minister noted that such an experience would help critics better understand and respect the hardships military personnel face daily.

Musa emphasized that understanding these hardships highlights the true dedication of security forces who risk everything so that other Nigerians can move about freely.

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