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Senate Raises Concerns Over Centralised Payment System Delays In Budget Implementation

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Nigerian Senators have voiced growing dissatisfaction with the execution of the 2024 Budget. In a session on Thursday with the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, alongside the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations sought clarity on how funds saved from the fuel subsidy removal were being used, as well as the performance of Government-Owned Enterprises.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Joint Committees on Appropriations from both chambers of the National Assembly had previously raised concerns about the disproportion between Recurrent and Capital Expenditures in the 2024 Budget.

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, Committee Chair, pressured the ministers for more information on capital expenditure and how the subsidy savings had been applied.

Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, sought specific figures from the Finance Minister about fuel subsidy savings and debt servicing in the 2024 Budget. He remarked, “I have heard the ministers’ presentations, but my concerns remain unresolved. As an Appropriation Committee, our duty is to monitor budget matters, and many of us will take these discussions back to our teams. We need exact figures on capital and recurrent expenditures and the current status of the budget performance.”

Ningi also requested transparency on how savings from the subsidy removal have been utilized and called for projections regarding debt servicing for 2025. He further questioned the effectiveness of extending the 2024 budget performance until June 2025 and its potential economic impact.

Senator Adetokunbo Abiru of Lagos East acknowledged improvements in revenue collection during the third quarter of 2024 but criticized the lack of transparency in the revenue streams of Government-Owned Enterprises, particularly requesting details on remittances from the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG).

In response to the intense questioning, Wale Edun called for an executive session, which led to the exclusion of journalists from the Senate Committee room.

Before the closed-door meeting, Senator Tahir Monguno, Senate Chief Whip from Borno North, attributed delays in budget implementation to the centralised payment system introduced by the current administration. He argued that the new system, managed by the Office of the Accountant General, had replaced the previous decentralised approach, leading to bureaucratic inefficiencies and delays.

“There is a view suggesting that the key obstacle to successful capital budget implementation is the ‘bottom-top approach’ adopted by this administration. This policy centralises payment and processing in the Office of the Accountant General, replacing the former system where ministries, departments, and agencies handled these tasks independently,” he explained.

Senator Abba Moro, Minority Leader, also expressed concerns about the Executive’s delays in budget submission, warning that it could jeopardize the traditional January-December budget cycle.

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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.

While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.

He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.

The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.

He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.

“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”

The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.

2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.

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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.

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Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.

Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment

Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.

The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.

According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.

The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.

The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.

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‘Bala Mohammed Is The Incoming Senate President’ – Makinde Makes Stunning Claim.

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The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has predicted that Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed will become Nigeria’s next Senate President if the party wins the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Makinde made the declaration on Thursday during the APM South-West town hall meeting in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

He expressed confidence that the party would secure a sweeping victory in the 2027 polls, describing its agenda as a plan to reset the country.

Makinde made the prediction after Mohammed was introduced at the gathering and described as an incoming senator.

Speaking at the event, the APM presidential candidate said, “Well, APM is going to win this election overwhelmingly because this is the reset agenda being put before Nigerians, so I dare to say that my national leader is the incoming Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

He urged Nigerians to listen to the party’s message and support its proposed agenda ahead of the 2027 elections.

Makinde also discussed the qualities he believes Nigerians should consider when choosing their next president, arguing that physical energy and the ability to tackle national challenges should take precedence over age.

According to him, the next president must possess the stamina to work long hours and respond effectively to the country’s pressing problems.

He stated, “While I will not make age an issue in this campaign, I will make energy, having energy, being able to stay up late to deal with the challenges we face as a country.”

Makinde further challenged presidential candidates to demonstrate their physical fitness, urging voters to consider their capacity to handle the demands of the presidency.

“So please, when they bring their presidential candidates, let the candidates be able to jump, and if they can do that, vote for them,” he added.

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