
2025 Budget: Godswill Akpabio commends President Tinubu for doubling Fed Gov’t’s revenue
2025 Budget: Godswill Akpabio commends President Tinubu for doubling Fed Govt’s revenue
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Tinubu for doubling aggregate government revenues to over N18.32 trillion.
Akpabio gave the commendation on Wednesday, when Tinubu presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill before a Joint Session of the National Assembly.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2025 Budget of N47.9 trillion is themed: “Budget of Restoration, Securing Peace and Building Prosperity”.
In his welcome speech entitled, “A Call to Unity and Progress”, Akpabio said: “Nigerians are taking notice of your remarkable achievements.
“You have doubled aggregate government revenues to over N18.32 trillion, reduced debt servicing expenditures from 97 per cent to 68 per cent, fulfilled $7.5 billion in foreign exchange obligations.
“You have increased oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day and launched the Compressed Natural Gas initiative.
“Your administration has processed over N45.6 billion for student payments, signed the National Minimum Wage Law and raised the national minimum wage to N70,000 a month, while providing over N570 billion in financial support to the 36 states.
Akpabio also lauded Tinubu on his tax reform initiative.
“The four tax reform bills are the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024; Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024; Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, 2024; and Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024.
“These represent a monumental shift in our fiscal landscape.
“It is disheartening that those who have not taken the time to understand these bills are the loudest critics.
“I urge all Nigerians, especially those in public office to engage with these vital reforms thoughtfully,” he said.
He said that the initiative marked the first comprehensive tax reform since Nigeria’s independence, presenting a transformative opportunity for rejuvenating small and medium enterprises and enhancing the livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians.
“These reforms will not only improve Nigeria’s revenue profile but also create a more conducive and internationally competitive business environment, transforming our tax system to support sustainable development,’’ he said.
Akpabi also said the president’s infrastructure renaissance had paved the way for many roads, including the Coastal Road and crucial arteries in Abuja Capital City and other parts of the Nigeria.
“These developments are not merely about concrete and asphalt; they represent the lifeblood of our economy, connecting our people and fostering growth.
Akpabio also said that “we have noted the 2024 budget performances of 50 per cent for capital expenditure and 48 per cent for recurrent expenditure respectively.
“Given these great achievements, we have deemed it necessary to extend the life of the 2024 budget to June 30, 2025.
“The enabling law for this extension has already been put in place by this patriotic Assembly, as a testament to our appreciation for the great performance of the budget, ensuring we build upon your momentum,” he said. (NAN)
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Fake Medical Doctor sent to jail for allegedly removing womb causing woman’s death

Fake Medical Doctor sent to jail for allegedly removing womb causing Woman’s death
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 55-year-old fake doctor, Moyosore Johnson, in a correctional centre for allegedly causing the death of a woman.
Johnson, whose address was not provided, was arraigned on a four-count charge bothering on conspiracy and accelerating cause of death.
Magistrate Kausarat Ayofe did not take the plea of the defendant for lack of jurisdiction.
She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice.
Ayofe adjourned the case until March 27, for mention.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Segun Adegboye, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 5, 2024, at about 10.00 a.m, at Apata Igbala Hospital Iseyin, Oyo State.
Adegboye alleged that the defendant unlawfully accelerated the cause of the death of one Badirat Adebayo, 26, by carrying out surgery on her.
He alleged that the defendant removed Adebayo’s womb, which led to her death.
According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene Sections 516 and 319 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.(NAN)
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Group seeks support for military to capture Bello Turji, other Terrorists

Group seeks support for military to capture Bello Turji, other Terrorists
The North-West Youths for Peace and Development (NWYPD), a non-governmental organisation, has called for the suppprt of the people in the region for the military in its renewed onslaught against Bello Turji and other terrorists in the region.
The Coordinator of the group, Salihu Bello, made the call while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.
Bello also urged the people to show appreciation to the Armed Forces of Nigeria for its relentless efforts to tackle the activities of Bello and other bandits.
‘The military needs our to restore peace and order in the North West.
“While our region is seeking ways to advance economically, here we are dealing with forces of retrogression, people who don’t want our region to make progress.
“Unfortunately they are our people. How did we get here? Who are the people directly or indirectly supporting them?
“The North-West Youths for Peace and Development commend the Gen. Christopher Musa led Armed Forces of Nigeria for what is been done to restore peace in our region.
“We once more appeal to our people to support the military,” he said. (NAN)
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Police operatives arrest 5 suspects for alleged murder of 7-year-old boy, Vigilante Commander

Police operatives arrest 5 suspects for alleged murder of 7-year-old boy, Vigilante Commander
The Police Command in Edo says it has arrested five suspects in connection with two different killings in the state.
This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Benin, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in charge of the command, CSP Moses Yamu.
Yamu said that the killings include an alleged gruesome murder of a 7-year-old boy, and the assassination of a local vigilante commander.
He said that one Mr John Okojabhole, a resident of Jehovah Witness Road, off Elebesunu Street in Irrua, reported the murder of his son, Evans Okojabhole, on Feb. 22.
According to him, the boy, who had been declared missing 24 hours earlier, was later found dead with his stomach ripped open, his ankles severed, and some fingers cut off.
”His mutilated body was dumped in a bush near their home.
”Following preliminary investigations, two suspects were arrested in connection with the crime.
“The police transferred the suspects to the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) in Benin for further investigation.”
The PPRO said that in another incident, the command was investigating the killing of one Victor Ogedengbe, 50, the Vigilante Commander of Erah Camp in Owan East Local Government Area of the state.
”Ogedengbe was reportedly attacked and killed in his farm on Feb. 25 by suspected herdsmen.
”The Chairman of Owan East LGA reported the incident at Afuze Police Division, prompting a swift investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects.
”The suspects are all residents of Erah community, and they have also been transferred to the SCID for further interrogation,” he said.
Yamu, disclosed that the police had also increased security in Uzanu and Okpekpe communities following the recent killing of two farmers by suspected herdsmen.
He said the Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents in the state.
He quoted the commissioner as urging the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agents by reporting suspicious activities.
“We appreciate the support from the general public and appeal for continued cooperation. If you see something, say something,” the police boss was quoted as saying. (NAN)
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