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Senate Schedules March 17 For ₦58.47trn 2026 Budget Approval.
The Senate has set March 17 as the deadline for the consideration and passage of the 2026 national budget, estimated at ₦58.472 trillion.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The decision was reached on Friday during a special meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations in Abuja.
Chairman of the committee, Senator Solomon Adeola, explained that the schedule was deliberately designed to allow thorough engagement with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as input from the public.
He disclosed that committee-level consideration of budget estimates will take place from February 2 to 13, while a public hearing on the 2026 Appropriation Bill has been fixed for February 9.
“Budget hearings and engagements with MDAs will run from Monday, February 2, to Friday, February 13, during which subcommittee chairmen will invite relevant MDAs for presentations and discussions,” Adeola said.
According to him, a keynote presentation will be delivered at the public hearing by Professor Wasiu Adeoye, an economist from the University of Lagos.
The presentation, titled “Strengthening Microeconomic Stability, Accelerating Infrastructure Delivery, and Improving Security through Fiscal Discipline and Effective Implementation of the 2026 Budget,” will focus on key fiscal priorities.
To promote coordination between the executive and legislative arms, the committee also scheduled an interactive session with top government economic officials for March 5.
Those expected include the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu.
Senator Adeola further stated that chairmen of standing committees are required to submit their budget defence reports between February 16 and 23.
These submissions will form the basis of the final appropriation report to be laid before the Senate on March 17.
Although Senate leadership had initially proposed March 12 for the budget’s passage, Adeola said he requested a brief extension to allow for a more detailed process.
“We need to work within the available time and still ensure the budget is passed, even though leadership suggested March 12,” he said.
“Given how demanding the process can be once it begins, I persuaded them to consider March 17 or 19 for passage.”
He added that printed copies of the 2026 budget have already been circulated to relevant committee chairmen and members to support careful scrutiny.
The timetable was formally adopted following a motion moved by Senator Adamu Aliero (APC, Kebbi) and seconded by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia).
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Edo Govt to Sponsor Late Brig-Gen Braimah’s Children Through University In Emotional Tribute.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who died while serving the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Edo State Government said the scholarship will cover the children’s education from their current levels through university, ensuring their academic pursuits continue without disruption.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, the government said the gesture reflects its commitment to supporting families of fallen military personnel.
The beneficiaries are Farida Hussain-Braimah, an 18-year-old Software Engineering student at Nile University, Abuja; Amir Hussain-Braimah, a 16-year-old SS3 student; and Yasmeen Hussain-Braimah, a 12-year-old JSS2 pupil.
Governor Okpebholo described the scholarship as both a moral obligation and a demonstration of responsible leadership.
He said the late Brigadier General Braimah made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation and deserves to be honoured through meaningful support for his family.
According to the governor, the initiative is aimed at securing the future of the deceased officer’s children while recognising his courage and patriotism.
He added that the move aligns with his administration’s SHINE Agenda, which prioritises education, social welfare, and human capital development.
The Edo State Government also encouraged other states and private organisations to establish similar support systems for families of security personnel who die in active service.
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has openly backed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred governorship candidate under the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Sule made this known during a meeting with political appointees at the Government House in Lafia, a move seen as an early signal of political succession plans in the state.
Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West in the 10th Senate, recently dumped the Social Democratic Party for the APC, further fuelling speculations about his governorship ambition.
The governor also faulted public officials who parade routine duties like salary payments, road construction and provision of basic amenities as landmark achievements.
Speaking on Wednesday at the 59th inaugural lecture of Nasarawa State University, Sule said governance should go beyond basic responsibilities and focus on policies that directly improve people’s lives.
According to him, leaders must think beyond conventional projects and pursue solutions that bring lasting impact to citizens.
Using his administration as an example, Sule recalled how frequent fire outbreaks at a major market used to force the government into repeated relief payouts to traders.
He said rather than continuing temporary interventions, his government chose to build a modern market to permanently tackle the problem, adding that there has been no report of another fire incident since the reconstruction.
Sule also highlighted the construction of a bridge in Auta near Keffi, which he said has greatly reduced years of devastating flooding in the area.
At the event, Ike Neliaku praised Sule’s development strides, especially road and infrastructure projects across key parts of the state.
Also speaking, Emmanuel Dandaura stressed the need for institutions to align communication with performance, warning that failure to do so could erode public trust.
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“I’m Not Linked to Violence Or Terrorism” — Sultan Of Sokoto Fires Back At US Cleric Mac Arnold.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has denied any involvement in violence or terrorist activities, dismissing recent allegations against him as false and unfounded.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Sultan’s media team, through Prince Bashir Adefaka, warned an American commentator identified as Mac Arnold to stop spreading what it described as baseless and defamatory claims.
The statement said Mac Arnold had made a series of sensational allegations aimed at drawing public attention while targeting the person and office of the Sultan.
According to the Sultan’s media team, the claims suggesting any link between the traditional ruler and violence or terrorism are misleading and unsupported by credible evidence.
It stressed that the Sultan remains a respected religious and national leader who has consistently promoted peace, interfaith harmony, and national unity both in Nigeria and internationally.
The statement urged members of the public and the global community to verify information from reliable sources and avoid amplifying divisive content that could inflame tensions.
It also warned that any defamatory material or comments capable of inciting discord would be subjected to legal action under both Nigerian and international laws.
The Sultanate reaffirmed its commitment to peace, justice, and national unity, insisting that it would continue working with relevant stakeholders to promote stability and coexistence.
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