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2 days ago | 
leadership.ng | Jonathan Nda-Isaiah |Samson Elijah |Isaiah Benjamin
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau and other notable Nigerians have felicitated Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Speaker Abbas, who is taking part in this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia, urged the Nigerian Muslims to pray for the country, particular the leaders. The Speaker also implored them to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, which is one of the hallmarks of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
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1 week ago | 
leadership.ng | Abu Nmodu |Samson Elijah
Survivors of Wednesday’s devastating flood in Tiffin Maza and Angwan Hausawa of Mokwa and Rabba towns have narrated their narrow escape from the disaster. They also spoke about their ordeals, pain, losses and fears to LEADERSHIP Sunday. They expressed fear of a possible outbreak of an epidemic as the stench from some decomposing bodies filled their communities. One of the most disturbed residents is Mallam Hassan Yusuf who operates an Islamic school in the area.
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1 week ago | 
nigeriaworld.com | James Kwen |Samson Elijah
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the harmonised version of the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu.
The Senate’s resolution followed the consideration of the recommendations of the conference committee of both chambers, which was tasked with aligning the differences in the bills.
Presenting the harmonised report, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, laid out the final agreements reached.
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1 week ago | 
leadership.ng | James Kwen |Samson Elijah
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the harmonised version of the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. The Senate’s resolution followed the consideration of the recommendations of the conference committee of both chambers, which was tasked with aligning the differences in the bills. Presenting the harmonised report, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, laid out the final agreements reached.
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2 months ago | 
leadership.ng | Jonathan Nda-Isaiah |Chibuzo Ukaibe |James Kwen |Samson Elijah |Anayo Onukwugha
The federal government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a necessary step to prevent a complete breakdown of governance and a threat to national stability. Attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi, speaking at a special edition of Meet the Press at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the President had exhausted all diplomatic means before taking the drastic step.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
leadership.ng | James Kwen |Samson Elijah
The National Assembly has made significant corrections to the 2025 budget, adjusting allocations to federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in response to identified errors. The changes include a reduction of N500 billion in the initial Capital Expenditure and an increase of N500 billion in the Recurrent (Non-Debt) Expenditure. These adjustments will ensure that the total budget remains unchanged at N54.9 trillion, despite changes in individual line items.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
leadership.ng | Jonathan Nda-Isaiah |Igho Oyoyo |Samson Elijah |Abu Nmodu
President Bola Tinubu yesterday joined the government and people of Plateau State in mourning the passing on Thursday, of a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt-Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni. The president in a statement by issued his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, military colleagues and political associates of the former governor of old Bendel State, minister of transport and Quarter-Master General of the Nigerian Army.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
leadership.ng | Samson Elijah
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the timely completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway, setting a revised deadline of 14 months. Speaking during an inspection visit to the project site in Tafa, Niger State, on Thursday evening, Idris emphasised the administration’s determination to deliver the road, which is a critical artery linking the Federal Capital Territory to Kano and other states.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
leadership.ng | Samson Elijah
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed confidence in achieving its 2025 fiscal year budget target of N560 billion. This optimism was shared by the director general, Dr. Dayo Moboreola, during the agency’s budget defence before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance yesterday in Abuja. Dr. Moboreola revealed that the budget proposal of N537 billion, approved by the National Assembly, originated from NIMASA.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
leadership.ng | Samson Elijah
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has saved N1.9 trillion for Nigeria, from contract frauds over the years, according to its Director-General, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun. Dr. Adedokun disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during a budget defence session before the Senate Committee on Public Procurement.
