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LIFE SERVICE: NASS to deliberate on kidnappings, budget padding among other issues

NewsroomMarch 12, 20245 min

This week at the National Assembly, LIFE by OrderPaper presents a constellation of critical issues set to command the attention and deliberation of lawmakers as they convene to address pressing national concerns. As the National Assembly gears up for another week of legislative proceedings, a myriad of critical national issues is expected to dominate the agenda, signalling a period of intense deliberations and policy formulation. The following are anticipated to dominate the legislative agenda: The...

Northern Senators disassociate selves from Ningi’s budget padding drama

Leah TwakiMarch 12, 20242 min

Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has strongly and collectively dissociated itself from the action of Senator Ningi on budget padding. The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) on behalf of the Senators from the 19 Northern States and the FCT has refuted claims made by Senator Ahmed Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), distancing themselves from his recent assertions of 2024 budget padding. The NSF, in a unified statement, declared that Senator Ningi’s allegations were his personal opinions and...

LIFE proven accurate as NASS tackle predictions by OrderPaper

NewsroomMarch 12, 20246 min

This article shows how the LIFE predictions proved their mettle by accurately predicting key discussions and decisions during the past week’s session. In a remarkable turn of events, the predictions made by OrderPaper in its Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) last week have proven to be spot on as the National Assembly convened to address the critical issues affecting the nation. From epileptic power issues to hunger in the land – as witnessed by attacks...

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EXCLUSIVE: NNPC found wanting in Reps’ investigation of Crude Oil theft

NewsroomMarch 12, 20247 min

Despite being a critical stakeholder in Nigeria’s oil industry, the NNPC failed to honour the committee’s summons, glaringly absent from proceedings crucial to uncovering the truth. The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating crude oil theft and revenue loss in Nigeria has delivered an indictment against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPC). The report, seen exclusively by OrderPaper, is based on meticulous scrutiny and testimonies from various stakeholders and paints a troubling picture...

Senate

Budget Padding: “I am not afraid of suspension” – Senator Ningi defies Senate

Sharon EboesomiMarch 11, 20244 min

Senator Ningi revealed that the interview he had with the BBC was personal and not for the Northern Senators Forum. Senators have begun to go against each other following allegations of a N3 trillion padding to the 2024 budget. Trouble began when Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) made claims that the 2024 budget was padded with the sum of N3trn. Following these allegations, several Senators came out to deny these claims. READ ALSO: Budget...

Senate

Senate inaugurates committee to probe Buhari’s N30 Trillion Ways and Means

Sharon EboesomiMarch 11, 20247 min

The Senate has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the 30trn Ways and Means, in response to mounting concerns over the purported spending by the previous administration. The Ad hoc Committee chaired by Senator Isah Jibrin, (APC, Kogi East) and vice-chaired by Senator Sahabi Ya’u (PDP, Zamfara North) has been tasked with unravelling the mysteries surrounding the alleged spending. The committee is also expected to ensure accountability in the use...

Senate

Budget Padding: Peter Obi demands urgent explanation from Presidency, NASS

Leah TwakiMarch 11, 202412 min

Peter Obi says the shocking revelation by Senator Ningi on alleged N3 trillion budget padding for the 2024 fiscal year demands an explanation. The shocking revelation by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) regarding an alleged N3 trillion budget padding for the 2024 fiscal year has sparked deep concern among citizens. Among them is the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, who expressed his concerns on X (Twitter) stating, “One Senator...

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INSIGHT: NNPCL, public revenues and the profit motive

Efe IseghohimeMarch 11, 20245 min

Ever wondered how the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) earns and utilizes money and on whose behalf? This piece explores how the state-owned company generates income and makes profits as empowered by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and how such revenues contribute to Nigeria’s economy. Until the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was a state-owned behemoth that played both regulatory and commercial roles in...

Senate

Budget Padding: Presidency carpets Senator, says budget not padded

Leah TwakiMarch 11, 20243 min

“We don’t expect a ranking Senator not to pay due attention to details before making wild claims.” Following the claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi, (PDP, Bauchi Central), that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government is operating two versions of the 2024 budget, the presidency has replied by saying there is no truth whatsoever in the allegation. Acting under the banner of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Ningi, claimed in an interview he granted BBC...

Senate

Northern senators uncover padded 3trn in Tinubu’s 2024 budget

Sharon EboesomiMarch 11, 20249 min

The Northern Senators forum chaired by Senator Ningi said the unexplained increase in the 2024 budget was unacceptable and questionable. The Northern Senators Forum has alleged that its consultants have uncovered N3trillion unexplained increase in the N28 trillion 2024 budget previously signed by President Bola Tinubu. The inexplicable increase, which was biassed against Nigeria in general and the North in particular, was deemed unacceptable by the forum. This was stated by the forum’s chairman, Senator...

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