Author: Safiu Kehinde
Safiu Kehinde is a Graduate of Mass Communications. He is passionate about accurate reporting and interested in investigating socio-political issues.
Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has on Wednesday presented N47.90 trillion for 2025 before the joint National Assembly with Defense and Security as well as Infrastructure taking the larger share. This budget christened, “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” according to the President, strikes at the very core of our Renewed Hope Agenda and demonstrates our commitment to stabilizing the economy, improving lives, and repositioning our country for greater performance. Breaking down the key priorities of the budget after N15.81 trillion deduction for debt servicing, Tinubu allocated N4.91 trillion to Defense and Security while Infrastructure takes N4.06 trillion. Also…
My Fellow Nigerians, In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on the journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 Budget to the Joint Session of the 10th National Assembly. On this day, before this hallowed chamber, I present to you the 2025 Budget at a time when our country is at a crucial point in its development trajectory. The 2025 Budget Proposal again reinforces our administration’s roadmap to secure peace, prosperity, and hope for a greater future for our beloved nation. This budget…
Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly for the presentation of the 2025 Budget. The presentation which was initially slated for yesterday was postponed by the President to Wednesday. Nigerian lawmakers comprising of members of Senate and the House of Represnetatives had earlier arrived at the Green Chamber as they await the President before commencing the joint plenary. Following the President’s arrival, the session commenced with the National Anthem. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, thereafter invited the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yaradua, to give the Islamic opening prayer while a member of…
Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has on Tuesday evening nabbed 15 minors and 12 other traffic beggars following a raid along Lekki- Ikoyi axis. This was disclosed in a post on X by the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. As seen in a video attached to the post, the taskforce officials rounded up the unsuspecting beggars along Awolowo Way up to Falomo round about. The taskforce advanced to Ikoyi and Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue where most of the minors were apprehended and whisked into a waiting vehicle. According to Wahab, the raid on the beggars was…
Agency Report The Federal Government says there is need to overhaul necessary regulations for milk collection mechanisms and take inventory of the value chain. Alhaji Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, spoke at the 2024 edition of the Continuing Education Programme for Veterinary Professionals on Wednesday in Abuja. The theme for the event is “Veterinarians as Policy Advocates: Giving voice to animal.’’ Maiha called for strict enforcement of regulations as well as nationwide vaccination of animals. He assured of government’s commitment to expeditiously address issues of livestock migration, animal health, food and water, as well as breed improvement The minister…
Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Police Force has, on Wednesday, given reasons behind using leg restraints on a dismissed officer who was allegedly detained unlawfully and subjected to inhumane treatment by the Force. Reacting tothe viral video showing the said officer, identified as Vincent Makinde, with leg cuffs, the Police Force, in a statement issued by its spokeperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, dismissed the alleged maltreatment of the officer. Makinde’s claim of being detained without cause which had led to the subsequent demand or his release by renowned Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), was dsmissed by Adejobi. As contained in the statement,…
Safiu Kehinde An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has stopped the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, and Ilesa kingmakers from nominating a new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The court’s decision follows a suit numbered HIL/117/2024, filed by Prince Debo Adeyemi and 10 others on behalf of members of the Ofokutu Royal Family of Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House. Other defendants joined in the case, apart from Adeleke, include the Obanla of Ijesaland, Chief Folorunso Adeniyi, and 11 other kingmakers, the Ijesa Central Traditional Council, the Osun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Adesuyi Haastrup, and the Osun State Commissioner…
Safiu Kehinde Ahead of the 2025 local government election, the Lagos State United Opposition Political Parties (LASTOP) has called for the removal of the House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa over non-screening of the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) nominees. The group made the call at a press conference held on Tuesday as its spokesperson and former Governorship Candidate of the Action Alliance Party (AAP), Sola Olomola, addressed newsmen on crucial issues regarding the local government elections in Lagos state. According to a statement made available to NPO Reports, Olomola raised concerns about the delay in conducting elections…
Safiu Kehinde Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has intervened over a court ruling sentencing one Segun Olowookere to death for stealing fowl from a poultry farm at Oyan area of the state. Adeleke, in a statement issued on his official X handle on Tuesday, directed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to commence full investigation into the matter and initiate processes to grant prerogative of mercy. The governor’s intervention is coming after an appeal for clemency to the governor on behalf of Segun Olowookere by the World Institute of Peace. According to reports, the institute’s Executive Director, Lamina…
Safiu Kehinde Over 2.2 million kidnapping incidence were recorded in Nigeria between May 2023 and April 2024, National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) says. The NBS revealed this in its Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The CESPS is a household-based survey, which provides an in-depth understanding of the situation of crime in Nigeria, with a target population comprising household members 15 years and older. The NBS said the survey carried out to produce estimates at national and zonal levels covering both urban and rural areas for a twelve-month reference period (May 2023 to April…