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Budget Expert Clarifies Chief of Staff Lacks Financial Power Following PFIPC Controversy
Budget expert Joseph Oriowo explains that the Chief of Staff has no budgetary authority, dismissing claims that Femi Gbajabiamila illicitly inserted a non-existent agency into the national budget.
Peter Obi criticizes federal leadership over education policy shifts
Peter Obi has lambasted the Federal Government's handling of the education sector, citing low budget allocations and poor examination results as evidence of failed leadership.
Adeniyi Adeyemi disputes criminal charges as controversy grows over phantom presidential council
Adeniyi Adeyemi faces an eight-count criminal charge for allegedly operating a fake presidential agency, even as N1.3 billion was discovered allocated to the group in the 2026 federal budget, sparking accusations of deep-seated government institutional failure.
Coalition Urges Federal Government to Disband PFIPC Over Fraud Allegations
A coalition group is calling for the immediate closure of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, citing lack of legal status and concerns over budget irregularities.
Coalition Challenges Legal Status of Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council
A civil society group has labeled the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council an illegal entity, demanding a government investigation into its suspicious inclusion in the 2026 budget.
IMF Reports N8.8 Trillion in Unaccounted Federal Government Spending
The IMF has identified N8.8 trillion in off-budget spending by the Nigerian government, noting that the exclusion of these costs obscures the country's true fiscal deficit and borrowing needs.
Governor Makinde Asks Oyo Assembly to Approve N330 Billion Budget Adjustment
Governor Seyi Makinde has submitted a request to the Oyo State House of Assembly for a N330 billion budget realignment and supplementary appropriation to fast-track key infrastructure projects.
Incoming Chancellor Faces £4.7bn Funding Gap for Defence Strategy
A defence minister confirmed that the next government must bridge a £4.7bn funding gap to fulfill Sir Keir Starmer's new military investment commitments.
Coalition dismisses claims against Gbajabiamila as baseless diversions
A coalition of diverse groups has defended Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, characterizing recent allegations regarding budget allocations as baseless distractions and unverified claims.
Unfunded Defence Plans and Political Fallout Dominate Press
Newspapers examine the £4.7bn funding gap in Sir Keir Starmer's Defence Investment Plan, highlighting the budgetary challenges awaiting his successor, Andy Burnham, amid broader political and social reporting.