Famous Afrobeat musician Davido has reacted to his father’s N1 billion donation to a church.

The singer’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, on Sunday, August 18 donated N1 billion to the Centenary Endowment Fund of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church.

He made the donation in memory of his mother, Esther Adeleke, during her remembrance service at the church’s headquarters in Lagos.

Reacting to the trending video of the event on Tunde Ednut’s comment section, Davido revealed that his father loves to donate to the church and towards education. He wrote:

“Anything Church or education, no worry, you don cash out.”

Also taking to his Instagram story, the singer wrote,

“My dear father inspires me every day! Love this man right here.”

The viral video showed Davido in attendance with his father, Adedeji Adeleke; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; wives of Governor Adeleke, Titilayo Adeleke and Ngozi Adeleke; Chief of Staff to Governor Adeleke, Kazeem Akinleye; House Speaker, Adewale Egbedun; members of the Osun House of Assembly; Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina; members of the State Executive Council; and media entrepreneur, Dele Momodu.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of continuing the fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit despite previous claims that it has ended.

Naija News reports that Atiku, in a statement via X on Monday, berated Tinubu’s administration for lack of transparency on fuel subsidy, especially with recent reports suggesting otherwise.

The former Vice President opined that such inconsistency between Tinubu’s words and actions significantly eroded his administration’s credibility.

Atiku also pointed to the ongoing fuel scarcity and rising energy costs as evidence of the administration’s failure, describing the delays in the re-operation of the Port Harcourt refinery as a national disgrace.

Atiku further condemned the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited for its denials of the ongoing subsidy payments, arguing that these denials only worsen the hardships faced by Nigerians.

He called on Tinubu’s administration to urgently clarify its stance on the subsidy policy and address the ongoing issues in the downstream petroleum sector.

The statement reads, “The latest revelations circulating through credible media outlets regarding the federal government’s covert continuation of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) represent another chapter in the opaque governance under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This development starkly contrasts with the President’s firm assertions in a national broadcast, which followed closely on the heels of public protests decrying poor governance, where he declared the subsidy regime concluded. However, disclosures prior to his announcement have consistently indicated a resurgence of subsidy payments, albeit through less transparent means.

“This dissonance between the President’s words and his actions not only undermines the moral fabric of his leadership but also significantly erodes the credibility of his administration. At a time when the nation grapples with severe fuel scarcity and escalating energy costs, the continued delays in the re-operation of the Port Harcourt refinery stand as a national disgrace — a failure that rests firmly on the shoulders of President Tinubu, who also holds the office of the Minister of Petroleum Resources.

“Moreover, the persistent denials by NNPC Limited only exacerbate the plight of Nigerians, who endure severe difficulties due to fuel shortages and resultant price inflations. Amidst a contentious dispute between local investors favouring refinery operations and those advocating for imported PMS, the President’s silence is profoundly disconcerting.

“It is paramount that the President, who is intrinsically responsible for overseeing and intervening in such critical disputes to safeguard national interests, steps up to fulfil these expectations. The veil of secrecy shrouding the downstream petroleum sector, coupled with alarming reports of NNPC Limited diverting funds intended for other purposes to cover subsidy payments, adds layers of confusion that are unbearably unsettling.

“If these reports hold true, they portend grave implications for the integrity of our fiscal federalism. It is imperative, therefore, that the Tinubu administration urgently clarifies the entanglements surrounding the subsidy policy and the refining of PMS. Only through transparent governance can Nigerians hope to find relief from the current debilitating conditions of fuel scarcity and the spiralling inflation affecting petroleum products.”

The Federal Government has announced that the sale of Crude Oil to Dangote refinery in naira will commence on October 1.

Federal Ministry of Finance made this known in a statement via its X handle on Monday.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, emphasised the need for transparency and directed the Technical Sub-Committee to finalize details and prepare a report for the President, noting that his directives are on track for implementation from September.

The latest development comes amidst controversies on the sale of crude oil to the Dangote refinery, with claims of sabotaging the refinery operations.

The statement reads, “The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, today led the Implementation Committee meeting on the transition to Crude Oil Sales in Naira. The meeting reviewed progress on key initiatives, including the upcoming commencement of Naira payments for crude oil sales to the Dangote Refinery starting October 1, 2024.

“Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service @FIRSNigeria and Chairman of the Technical Sub Committee, reported that the first PMS delivery from Dangote is expected next month under existing agreements.

“Key roles were outlined for stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority @NMDPRA_Official Central Bank of Nigeria @cenbank Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission @NUPRCofficial
and the African Export-Import Bank @afreximbank to ensure smooth implementation. Updates on the Port Harcourt and Dangote Refineries were also provided, with significant production increases expected from November 2024.

“The Honourable Minister emphasized the need for transparency and directed the Technical Sub-Committee to finalize details and prepare a report for the President, confirming that his directives are on track for implementation from September.”

The governments of Lagos, Osun, Oyo and Ogun have declared Tuesday, 20 August, a public holiday to commemorate the Isese Day celebration.

The announcements were contained in separate circulars released by the state governments on Monday.

Lagos State

The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, declared Tuesday, 20 August 2024, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration.

The declaration is contained in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work Free Day”, which was issued on Monday by the state’s Head of Service, Bode Agoro.

The circular reads, “It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day Celebration will be held on Tuesday, 20th August 2024.

“In emphasising commitment to give necessary support to traditional institutions, as well as enhance the promotion of Indigenous tradition by preserving cultural heritage, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved that Tuesday, 20th August 2024, be declared a Work-Free Day for Public Servants in the State.

“Consequently, work resumes on Wednesday, 21st August, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

“Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are enjoined to note the contents of this Circular and give it the deserved Service wide publicity.”

Oyo State

The Oyo State Government, on Friday declared Monday as a maiden public holiday to celebrate Isese Day.

The announcement was contained in a circular titled, “Declaration of holiday to mark traditional religious festivity in Oyo State” and signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.

It read, “The Oyo State Governor, Governor Seyi Makinde has graciously approved August 20, 2023 of every year as “Isese day” in Oyo State, to commemorate the celebration of Traditional Religious festivity.

“Towards this end, Monday, August 21, 2023, has been declared as the maiden Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s festivity in the state.

“His Excellency has therefore requested that the occasion be used to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the State in particular, and the Country in general.

“Kindly give His Excellency’s approval, as conveyed, the widest publicity it deserves.”

Osun State

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared Tuesday, August 20, public holiday in the State for celebration of traditional religion (Isese) Day.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Abdul-Rasheed Aderibigbe, he stated that Adeleke approved the holiday to allow traditionalists to enjoy the special day.

It reads, “This is to inform the General Public that the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has declared Tuesday, 20th August, 2024 as a Public Holiday to celebrate ISESE DAY.”

Ogun State

The Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday, August 20, a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Isese Day, in line with the Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s commitment to religious inclusivity.

According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the work-free day will allow traditional worshippers across the state to commemorate their special day.

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, is set to resume his legal proceedings against the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) judgment that led to his removal from office in 2019.

This action will take place on Tuesday, 20th August 2024, at the Court of Appeal in Abuja.

Naija News reports that the legal action was initiated in April 2019.

Justice Onnoghen is seeking the Court of Appeal’s intervention to nullify and annul the CCT’s decision issued against him on April 18, 2019, on several grounds.

In his appeal, which is designated CA/ABJ/375 & 376 & 377/2019, Justice Onnoghen, represented by his lead counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, is petitioning the appellate court to overturn his conviction, primarily on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction, bias, and absence of a fair hearing.

A notice for hearing of the appeal just sighted by newsmen on Monday is entitled, “CA/ABJ/375 & 376 & 377/2019 BTW: Justice Onnoghen and FRN”.

It read, “Please take notice that the above matter is listed for hearing on Tuesday the 20th day of August 2024 at 9 o clock in Court Appeal, Abuja Division.

“Please take note that this serves as a hearing notice”.

In 2019, the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) convicted Onnoghen on all six counts of breaching the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, which were brought against him by the federal government during his tenure as the head of the judiciary in the country.

In the preliminary ruling delivered by the Chairman of the CCT, Danladi Yakubu Umar, it was mandated that Onnoghen be immediately removed from his position as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Furthermore, the Tribunal revoked his previous positions, including Chairman of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC).

Additionally, the Tribunal ordered the forfeiture of his five bank accounts and the assets within those accounts that Onnoghen failed to disclose in his asset declaration form submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), an agency of the Federal Government.

Despite being on suspension since January 25, 2019, and having resigned on April 4, the Tribunal still mandated his removal from office as Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of both the National Judicial Council and the Federal Judicial Service Commission.

However, in response to the decision of the CCT, Onnoghen approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja in 2019, presenting 16 grounds for seeking the quashing of his conviction by the Tribunal.

He argued that the Danladi Umar-led CCT panel committed errors in law and caused a miscarriage of justice against him by failing to decline jurisdiction over the six-count charges against him. He contended that the Chairman of the CCT should have recused himself from presiding over his trial.

In his application for relief, Onnoghen sought an order to set aside his conviction, quash the order for the forfeiture of his assets, and discharge and acquit him of all the charges levelled against him.

Onnoghen also highlighted specific errors in the verdict of the CCT, arguing that as a judicial officer at the time the charges were filed on January 11, 2019, he could not be subjected to the jurisdiction of the lower tribunal.

The former CJN’s application reads: “On the authority of Nganiiwa v. FRN (2018) 4 NWLR (Pt. 1609) 30: at 340. 341, only the National Judicial Council (NJC) has the power to discipline the Appellant for misconduct and not the lower tribunal.

“The lower tribunal had in the case of FRN V. Sylvester Nwali Nguta in charge No: CCT/ABJ/01/2017 delivered on 9th January 2018, affirmed the position of the Court in FRN Nganjiwa v. FRN and dismissed the charges and acquitted and discharged Justice Ngwuta being a Judicial Officer subject only to the discipline of the National Judicial C0uncil.

“The lower tribunal has no jurisdiction over serving judicial officers such as the appellant, save the National Judicial Council.

“The Motion on Notice dated 14th January 2019, challenging jurisdiction, ought to be granted in all material particular as it purports to save the lower tribunal of a needless futile exercise.

“The lower tribunal erred In law when it dismissed the Appellant’s Application seeking the chairman to recuse himself from further proceedings on the ground of real likelihood of bias and thus occasioned a miscarriage of justice.

“The Appellant has alleged that the chairman of the lower tribunal is biased towards him as a result of open remarks in the tribunal as well as the manner in which the proceedings were being conducted.”

Contrary to the CCT finding, Onnoghen, said he did not admit the fact of non-declaration of Assets from 2005 as the Justice of the Supreme Court, adding that he only stated that he did not declare in 2009 as required because he forgot.

Onnoghen challenged the order for the confiscation of his assets on the grounds that the assets were legitimately acquired, as against the provisions of paragraph three of section 23 of the CCB Act, which only permits the seizure of such assets “if they were acquired by fraud.”

He faulted the failure of the prosecution to present the petitioner, Denis Aghanya, before the tribunal whose petition led to the charges against him.

Onnoghen maintained that all the allegations brought against him “constitute no offence and should therefore not have formed the basis for his conviction”.

The former CJN asked the Court of Appeal to issue some orders against the CCT judgment among which are that the tribunal lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the case and that its Chairman ought to have recused itself from the proceedings.

Onnoghen therefore applied for an order setting aside his conviction and another one setting aside the order for forfeiture of his assets made by the Tribunal as well as to discharge and acquit him from the charges.

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has accused the National Assembly of contempt and illegality over the revelation that Nigerian Senators are receiving a monthly “running cost” of ₦21 million.

Recall that Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila of Kano State had disclosed that he receives ₦21 million every month.

Reacting, Falana threatened legal actions if the payments are not halted.

Speaking via a press statement, the human rights activist condemned the National Assembly’s decision to increase the monthly allowances of Senators from ₦14 million to ₦21 million, describing the move as “illegal and contemptuous.

He referenced a 2021 Federal High Court ruling by Justice Chuka Obiozor which stated that only the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is authorised to determine the salaries and allowances of federal legislators.

“The Senate, the House of Representatives, and the National Assembly Service Commission have no power, close or semblance of power, and cannot determine, direct, command, and/or instruct the RMAFC or any person howsoever to make, determine, and/or fix the salaries, wages, remuneration, running cost, or allowances of the National Assembly,” Falana stated, quoting the court judgment.

Speaking further, the legal practitioner said that despite the court order, the current leadership of the National Assembly disregarded the ruling by further inflating Senators’ running costs, saying that this is not only illegal but a blatant contempt of court.

“In utter contempt of the orders of the Federal High Court, the current leadership of the National Assembly increased the salaries and allowances of a Senator from ₦14 million to ₦21 million per month,” he stated.

He highlighted the inconsistencies between the 2024 Appropriation Act and the alleged payments, stressing that there is “no provision whatsoever for monthly payment of ₦21 million running costs to every Senator.”

He added, “Since the running cost was not fixed by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, it is unconstitutional and contemptuous of the valid and subsisting order of the Federal High Court.”

Falana’s statement also drew attention to the contrast between the legislators’ jumbo pay and the newly enacted Minimum Wage Act, which sets the minimum wage for workers at ₦70,000.

“Having just enacted the Minimum Wage Act that stipulates N70,000 for workers, the jumbo emolument of N21 million for federal legislators will compound the crisis of inequality in the country,” he warned.

Falana then called on the National Assembly to immediately comply with the court’s ruling and adjust the Senators’ remuneration to reflect the country’s economic realities.

“The lawmakers should comply with the law of the land. Otherwise, we shall soon embark on contempt proceedings as the legislators are not above the law of the land,” he added.

 The Acting Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI), Dr. Taiwo Abideen Lasisi has pledged a solid working relationship with the alumni association of the Institution.

Dr. Lasisi made the pledge on Friday when the national executive council of the alumni paid a courtesy call on the Rector and his management team.

The Rector assured that the non-representation of the alumni association on the Institution’s Governing Council raised by the national President of the alumni association was an anomaly and promised to link up with the state government through the Ministry of Education to correct the anomaly.

He observed that the Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI) alumni association remains one of the best in the country as the national body, the affiliate bodies and individuals have been supporting the Institution in so many ways.

He allayed the fears of the alumni association on complaint of delayed results and similar issues, assuring that under his leadership, anybody that failed to turn in results of students on scheduled will be sanctioned.

Earlier, the national President of the association, Professor Akinloye Lawal who was represented by Mr Olusola Ilelaboye had stated that apart from the various contributions of the National body and the affiliate bodies, individuals, such as Dr. Emmanuel Aderemi Awode, Engr. Aderemi Oseni, and the late Mrs. C.k. George contributed immensely to the development of the Institution.

He however observed that the alumni association was not accorded its place of pride as it is the only association without alumni representation on the Governing Council of its Institution in the country pointing out that Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, and Emmanuel Koleoso Polytechnic, Saki that were both campuses of The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI) have alumni representation on their Governing Councils.

Professor Lawal, however, assured the Rector and his Management team of regular support from the national body of the association in their bid to turn around the institution into a world class academic giant.

The executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has disclosed the Federal Government’s intentions to enact a new law aimed at transforming the revenue administration framework in Nigeria by the forthcoming month.

Naija News reports that Adedeji revealed this development in his address at the 2024 stakeholders’ engagement, a forum organized by the Intergovernmental Relations Department of the FIRS, under the auspices of the Senate and House Committees on Finance, with the theme “Repositioning The FIRS To Achieve Its Mandate”.

Speaking at the event, the FIRS boss expressed dissatisfaction regarding the absence of a legal framework governing the digital market, particularly in the realm of cryptocurrency within Nigeria.

Adedeji elaborated on the government’s strategy to regulate cryptocurrency in a manner that would not hinder the country’s economic growth, emphasizing the objectives of revenue harmonization, simplification, and modernization of the tax laws currently in place.

He highlighted the irony of Nigeria’s continued reliance on the Stamp Duty Act of 1939 in the absence of internet connectivity, attributing this to the rationale behind President Bola Tinubu‘s establishment of the tax and fiscal reform committee to review and amend the existing laws.

Adedeji said: “We are on the path of making sure the target of N19.4 trillion target we were given is achieved. We commend the recent windfall levy passed to increase FIRS’ ability to meet targets and get more revenue and redistribute the wealth.

“By September, we are bringing the law that would overhaul all the process of revenue administration in Nigeria, harmonising the revenue, recording and simplifying the tax law that we have. For instance, the Stamp Duty Act of 1939, when there was no internet or connection, is what is still in use.

“Today, we cannot run away from cryptocurrency, but as we stand currently, there is no law anywhere in Nigeria that regulates cryptocurrency, and it is a new thing that is happening, and we cannot run away from it.

“The law we are using today is the 1939 law. At that time, there was no state or local government. That is the reason the President set up the tax and fiscal reform committee to check and change all these laws.’’

Furthermore, during the discussion, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Mohammed Musa, expressed that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the legislative bodies are collaborating to develop legislation aimed at maximizing revenue collection to effectively tackle the myriad challenges confronting Nigeria, including infrastructure development and the enhancement of human capital.

Musa said: “When you are talking of revenue, in every clime, you need the right legislation, and there cannot be right legislation until there is a synergy between the agency collecting this revenue and the people making these laws.

‘’We, the Senate and the House of Representatives, work with the FIRS to give this country the proper legislation for tax collection.

“Those laws are so old that they have been before the independence of this country; they would be modified. I am sure by the time we resume from our recess; the executive will submit the executive bill for us to amend the Act, repeal it and re-enact the one that would go with the current system in the environment.

“Cryptocurrency has become the largest way to make money today, and in Nigeria, we do not have a law to guide them. The FIRS and the legislators are synergising to come up with legislation that would give Nigeria the best in getting revenue to address all the changes that we have, both in infrastructure and human capital development.

“As soon as we resume, we will work on it, and we expect the cooperation of Nigerians, corporate Nigerians and individuals. This is a country of over 250 million people, and less than 15 per cent are paying tax.

“This engagement is both timely and crucial as we continue our collective efforts to strengthen Nigerians’ physical framework.

“The collaboration between the Senate and the House committees on finance underscores the importance of a unified approach in addressing the challenges and opportunities before us.

“The FIRS, as the bedrock of our revenue generation, has a mandate that is vital to the financial health and sustainability of our nation.”

“Ensuring that the agency is not only effective but also agile in responding to the dynamic demands of our economy is a responsibility that we all share.

“As the global economy evolves and as our own economic landscape undergoes transformation, there is a pressing need to assess, to reassess, realign and reposition to meet these new realities.

“This means not only adopting best practices but also fostering an environment where transparency, accountability and innovation are at the forefront of revenue generation efforts,” the lawmaker added.

In his separate remark, the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, James Faleke, said everybody wants improvement and development in the nation but noted that nobody wants to contribute to that purse.

“We are much more interested in sharing; nobody wants to contribute, forgetting that the developed world we always make reference to are developed, based on the resources that every citizen put into the box,” Faleke said.

Principal officers of Nigeria’s Senate have allocated billions of naira in constituency projects to themselves in the 2024 budget, according to Premium Times.

The projects, known as Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP), are intended for development initiatives across the 109 senatorial districts in the country. 

The report revealed that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, representing the North-West Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, allocated ₦4.142 billion worth of projects to his constituency alone.

These projects, along with others, are part of the ZIP program, which aims to bring federal projects to local communities through lawmakers’ initiatives.

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin’s Kano North Senatorial District also saw significant allocations, along with other key Senate officers.

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru, ex-Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, Minority Leader, Abba Moro, and Deputy Minority Leader, Oyewunmi Olalere were among the top beneficiaries.

However, the platform raised concerns about the transparency and clarity of the budget allocations.

Many of the projects were found to have vague descriptions and locations, with some listed under suspicious sub-heads.

The budget document did not indicate whether the lawmakers nominated these projects, despite them being located in their respective constituencies.

Barau Jibrin (Kano North)

PREMIUM TIMES identified several projects worth billions of naira whose specific locations are unclear.

For instance, ₦250 million was allocated for the “Construction of rural roads in some selected communities in Kano State”.

The local government areas and specific communities where the project will be sited were not stated. Several others were not credited to any communities.

The projects and their costs are:

-₦190 million for “Human Capital Development and Strategic Empowerment with Capital and Motorcycles in Kano State.

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-₦250 million for “Provision of Solar Borehole in various wards in Dala LGA, Kano State.”

-₦60 million for construction of classrooms in Kadawa Ungogo LGA, Kano State.

– ₦20 million for “Training and employment of youth and women and supply of sewing machines in Gwarzo/Kabo LGAs of Kano State”.

Mr Jibrin is from Kano State and the deputy senate president.

Barau’s clear project

The review showed that only one project was clearly allocated to Mr Jibirin’s Kano North. The project is:

-₦190 million for “Provision of empowerment items to farmers to boost dry season farming, traders and other artisans (LOT 1&2) in Kano North Senatorial District”. The project is listed under NBRRI.

Bamidele Opeyemi (Ekiti Central)

Six projects worth ₦1.472 billion were allocated to the Ekiti Central Senatorial District, which Mr Opeyemi represents.

However, the only difference here is that the projects have locations, even though some are under irrelevant government agencies.

Projects listed for Mr Opeyemi’s constituency are:

-₦200 million for “Supply of education materials to students in selected schools in Ekiti Central Senatorial District.” The project is listed under Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan.

-₦150 million for “Grants for unemployed youths and women in selected areas of Ekiti Central Senatorial District.”

-₦200 million for “Procurement of agric inputs and employment of farmers in Ekiti Central Senatorial District.”

-₦232 million for “Provision of agric food farm inputs and empowerment for youths and women in Ekiti Central Senatorial District.”

-₦218 million for “Provision of agric and farm inputs for cooperatives in Irepodun/Ifelodun and Ijero LGAs of Ekiti Central Senatorial District.”

-₦250 million for “Provision of agric and farm inputs for cooperatives in Ado, Efon, and Ekiti-west LGAs of Ekiti Central Senatorial District.”

-₦222 million for “Capacity building training and supply of sewing machines, block moulding machines, cassava grinding machines and pepper grinding machines for artisans in selected areas of Ekiti Central Senatorial District.”

Oyelola Ashiru (Kwara South)

Eleven projects worth ₦1.8 billion were allocated to Kwara South Senatorial District, which Mr Ashiru represents.

Like Mr Bamidele, some projects here are listed under irrelevant organisations for execution.

They are:

-₦250 million for “Construction of community road in Ayaba area of Essa Ward in Kwara South, Kwara South Senatorial District”. The project is listed under the main ministry.

-₦250 million for “Construction and equipping of ICT centres in selected communities of Kwara South Senatorial District”. The project is listed under the National Productivity Centre.

-₦100 million for “Construction and rehabilitation of rural road and pavement in Popo Market, Offa, Kwara South (PHASE 2)”. The project is listed under the National Productivity Centre.

-₦100 million for “Renovation and equipping of Esie/Iludun Secondary School in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara South”. The project is listed under the National Productivity Centre.

-₦100 million for “Renovation of Oro Ago, Omupo, Erinle-Ile, Omu-Aran and Ajasse Kinship’s palace in Kwara South.” The project is listed under the National Productivity Centre.

-₦200 million for “Medical outreach for disabled and elderly people in selected areas of Kwara South Senatorial District”. The project is listed under Aquatictic Bio-Resources Training Centre Tunari, Taraba State.

-₦100 million for “Provision of medical supplies to Primary Health Care and Maternity Centres in Kwara South Senatorial District”. The project is listed under Aquatictic Bio-Resources Training Centre Tunari, Taraba State.

-₦100 million for “Construction of motorised boreholes across communities in Isin Local Government area of Kwara South Senatorial District”. The project is listed under Niger RBDA.

Ali Ndume (Borno South)

Three projects worth ₦722 million were allocated to the Borno South Senatorial District, which Mr Ndume represents.

The controversial senator has lost his Senate Whip position to Tahir Monguno (Borno North) after he fiercely criticised President Bola Tinubu’s policies.

The projects his constituency benefitted from are:

-₦500 million for “Construction of roads, drainages and culverts in Borno South Senatorial District. The project is listed under Housing.

-₦122 million for “Provision of tricycle pick up vans in Borno South Senatorial District, Borno State. The project is listed under the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology Zaria (NARICT)

-₦100 million for “Provision of tricycle (Keke NAPEP) in Borno South Senatorial District, Borno State. The project is listed under the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria. (NARICT)

Abba Moro (Benue South)

Eight projects worth N1.180 billion were allocated to Benue South Senatorial District, which Mr Moro represents.

Mr Moro became the minority leader a few months after the Court of Appeal sacked its former occupant, Simon Mwadkwon.

Like Mr Bamidele, some projects here are listed under irrelevant organisations.

They are:

-₦200 million for “Electrification of Uwokwu, Benue South Senatorial District”. The project is listed under Bio-Resources Development Centre, Makurdi.

-₦50 million for “Completion of Ublegbe-Odebe-Otto electrification Ogbadigbo, Benue South Senatorial District”. The project is under the Bio-Resources Development Centre, Makurdi.

-₦20 million for “Completion of Ago electrification of Ogbadigbo LGA, Benue South Senatorial District “. The project is under the Bio-Resource Development Centre, Makurdi.

-₦500 million for “Training of Youths in Agricultural value chain skills acquisition in Benue South Senatorial District”. The project is under SHEDA.

-₦200 million for the “Construction of internal road in Ugbokolo using Interlocking blocks Okpokwu LGA, Benue South Senatorial District”. This project is listed under BCDA.

-₦20 million for “Completion of Ekpemgbe electrification, Ado LGA Benue South Senatorial District “. The project is under BCDA.

-₦140 million for “Purchase of drugs for various health care centres in Benue South Senatorial District”. The project is under BCDA.

-₦50 million for “Emergency repairs on a 12KM road Aikpla-Ihilikpa, Benue South Senatorial District”. The project is under BCDA.

Oyewunmi Olalere (Osun West)

Six projects worth ₦1.130 billion were allocated to the Osun West Senatorial District, which Mr Oyeunmi represents.

They are:

-₦200 million for “Provision of solar street lights in Iwo, Ede and Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun West Senatorial District.”

The project is listed under NBRRI.

-₦200 million for “Grants to vulnerable people, widows, and aged-people and physically challenged in Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State”. The project is listed under the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin (NSPRI).

-₦100 million for “Purchase and distribution of motorcycles to youths in Ola-Oluwa, Isokan and Ejigbo local government areas of Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State”. The project is listed under the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin (NSPRI).

-₦230 million for “Solar powered street lights in selected communities in Osun West Senatorial District”. The project is listed under the National Institute for Construction Technology and Management, Uromi.

-₦300 million for “Purchase and distribution of korope buses, and motorcycles to transport workers in selected communities of Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State”. The project is listed under the Nigerian Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi.

-₦200 million for “Supply and installation of transformers at Ejigbo, Owode, Gbogan, Apomu and other critical areas in Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State”. The project is listed under the National Centre for Energy and Environment.