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Taraba Governor Signs ₦128.58bn Supplementary Budget, ₦47.12bn Virement Into Law
JALINGO, Nigeria — Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has signed into law a ₦128.58 billion supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year, along with a ₦47.12 billion virement earlier approved by the Taraba State House of Assembly.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The signing, which took place over the weekend in Jalingo, marks another major financial step by the Kefas administration to address pressing funding needs in the state. The supplementary budget is aimed at supporting key sectors such as security, infrastructure, and economic development.
Governor Kefas said the new fiscal measures will allow his administration to respond swiftly to economic challenges and deliver on ongoing projects. “This supplementary budget is aimed at addressing urgent funding needs in critical sectors of the state,” the governor said shortly after signing the document.
He added that the budget will help sustain developmental momentum amid inflationary pressures and shifting national economic realities. According to him, the additional funds will be directed toward sectors that directly impact citizens’ welfare and the state’s long-term growth.
The ₦47.12 billion virement approved by the House of Assembly gives the government authority to reallocate funds between ministries and projects without increasing the total size of the state’s 2025 budget. This, officials say, ensures greater flexibility in managing available resources while keeping fiscal discipline intact.
Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. John Bonzena, who witnessed the signing, said the Assembly approved the measures after careful scrutiny. He noted that lawmakers are committed to ensuring the funds are used transparently and efficiently to improve the lives of Tarabans.
“With this approval, we expect all ministries and departments to deliver tangible results within the time frame,” Bonzena said. “Oversight will be strict to ensure accountability.”
According to budget office officials, the supplementary funds will be used to complete ongoing infrastructure projects, improve healthcare and education facilities, and strengthen security operations in rural areas. The government also plans to channel part of the funds toward job creation and youth empowerment programs.
Economic analysts say the move aligns with steps taken by other Nigerian states to adjust their fiscal plans in response to rising costs and revenue fluctuations. They note that supplementary budgets have become necessary as governments face new spending needs not captured in the original appropriation.
“This is a smart fiscal adjustment,” said Abuja-based economist Musa Danjuma. “If properly managed, it could help Taraba State stay on course with its development agenda despite national economic headwinds.”
Civil society groups have welcomed the signing but urged the government to ensure transparency in how the new funds are spent. “We want to see visible results on the ground — better roads, safer communities, and functional schools,” said Mary Yakubu, a local development advocate in Jalingo.
The Taraba State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning said the detailed breakdown of the supplementary budget will soon be made public. Implementation of the new fiscal plan is expected to begin immediately, with the aim of completing major projects before the end of 2025.
Governor Kefas’s decision highlights the state’s continued focus on fiscal responsiveness and development. As Taraba faces the dual challenges of limited revenue and rising demand for services, the success of this supplementary budget will depend on prudent management, transparency, and timely project execution.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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