2026 BUDGET SPEECH “BUDGET OF CONSOLIDATION, RENEWED RESILIENCE AND SHARED PROSPERITY

Presented by: His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja, Friday, 19 December 2025 PROTOCOLS o Distinguished Senate President, o Rt. Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives, o Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, o…

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Senate Confirms Jimoh Ibrahim, and others as ambassadorial designates

The Senate has confirmed Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, APC, Ondo South; the immediate past Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Yakubu Mahmoud; Senator Ita Enang, Reno Omokri; Senator Grace Bent and Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut as non- Career Ambassadorial Designates Also cleared on Thursday were Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, immediate past sole administrator of Rivers…

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HALLOWMACE FOUNDATION AFRICA CALLS FOR URGENT INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS TO TAX REFORM LAWS; DEMANDS IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF IMPLEMENTATION

Hallowmace Foundation Africa, a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting transparency, constitutional governance, and public accountability, issues a strong statement today regarding the grave allegations raised by concerned lawmakers in the House of Representatives. It has come to our attention, and is now a matter of public concern, that the versions of the recently passed tax…

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Shôot On Sight, Wait For No order—New Defence Minister Charges Troops

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has ordered troops to engage årmed bandîts immediately on sight without waiting for further directives. Musa, during his Senate screening on Wednesday, said this instruction was essential for frontline protection and for restoring confidence in the country’s security efforts. Musa issued the directive while responding…

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A Firm Condemnation Of Military Intervention And An Unwavering Commitment To Democracy In Nigeria

*OFFICIAL STATEMENT: A Firm Condemnation Of Military Intervention And An Unwavering Commitment To Democracy In Nigeria* *From: HallowMace Foundation Africa* *Date:* 30th October 2025 *SUBJECT: Upholding Democratic Governance In Nigeria* The HallowMace Foundation Africa, a non-governmental organization dedicated to advocacy and democratic consolidation, issues this statement to categorically condemn any and all alleged plots of…

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NILDS: Akpabio Charges State Assemblies On Citizens’ Welfare

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has tasked state Houses of Assembly with ensuring effective oversight to ensure that government funds translate into improved livelihoods and job creation for citizens. Akpabio stated this at the 2025 National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)-University of Benin (UNIBEN) Convocation Ceremony in Abuja on Monday. He called for continuous…

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