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Atiku Abubakar attributes Nigeria’s rising insecurity to fiscal mismanagement
Atiku Abubakar has blamed the Tinubu administration's fiscal choices and wasteful spending for the surge in violent deaths across Nigeria, arguing that the government has failed its core duty to protect citizens.
Atiku criticizes Tinubu administration over fiscal waste and rising insecurity
Atiku Abubakar labels the death of over 5,000 Nigerians in three months a failure of the Tinubu administration, blaming government waste and budget padding for the security crisis.
Taraba State disputes N1.2 trillion debt report as inaccurate
The Taraba State government has dismissed reports of a N1.2 trillion debt burden, clarifying that authorized credit lines and proposed financing should not be conflated with the state's actual current liabilities.
US watchdog reports inaccuracies and lack of proof in Doge’s $110bn savings claims
A GAO report finds that billions in savings claimed by the Department of Government Efficiency lack verification and transparency, with many figures labeled as inaccurate.
Budget Office confirms no funds were released to PFIPC despite N1.32bn allocation
Director-General Tanimu Yakubu told lawmakers that no funds were released to the PFIPC, as the agency withheld financial clearance and no legal requirements for expenditure were met.
Financial Expert Criticizes Benjamin Kalu Over N1 Billion Church Allocation
Financial analyst Kalu Aja has criticized Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for dedicating N1 billion of the 2026 budget to churches, arguing the funds should have supported public infrastructure.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Reshuffles Cabinet as John Healey Becomes Chancellor
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has established his cabinet, appointing John Healey as chancellor while distancing his administration from key allies of former leader Sir Keir Starmer.
CBN states government accounts require OAGF mandate amid PFIPC probe
A CBN Director told a House panel that the bank only opens government accounts via OAGF mandate, while the Head of Service denied responsibility for the council's establishment.
Osun APC Questions Cost Escalation of Gov Adeleke’s Airport Project
The Osun APC has challenged Governor Ademola Adeleke to justify the ballooning costs of an airport project in his hometown, warning that the lack of financial transparency suggests potential misuse of public funds.
Covid inquiry reveals NHS suffered from PPE shortages and massive financial waste
The Covid inquiry has concluded that poor government planning led to critical PPE shortages for NHS staff and the loss of nearly £10bn in wasted funds.