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The poverty rate across the Palestinian territories will almost double this year to 74.3 per cent after months of fighting in Gaza, according to a report by the UN Development Programme released Tuesday. “The immediate consequence of the war, not just in physical infrastructure destruction, but also in terms of poverty, livelihoods and loss of
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The House of Representatives on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to refund approximately N24 billion to the Kebbi and Nasarawa state governments for the construction of two airports that have been taken over by the Federal Government. Recall that in a letter dated May 16, 2024, and addressed to House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu
Reps okay Tinubu’s request to refund N24bn for Kebbi, Nasarawa airports
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to refund approximately N24 billion to the Kebbi and Nasarawa state governments for the construction of two airports that have been taken over by the Federal Government.
Recall that in a letter dated May 16, 2024, and addressed to House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu urged the House to approve refunds of N15 billion to Kebbi State and N9 billion to Nasarawa State for the construction of Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi and Lafia Cargo Airport, respectively.
The letter pointed out that the Federal Executive Council, during its meeting on May 23, 2023, approved the reimbursement through promissory notes.
The approved refund for Nasarawa State amounts to N9.54 billion, while Kebbi State will receive N15.14 billion.
On Thursday, the House Committee of Supply considered and approved the report submitted by the Chairman of the Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debts Management, Mr. Abubakar Nalaraba.
The approval formalized the reimbursement of funds based on the claims made by both state governments.
Reps okay Tinubu’s request to refund N24bn for Kebbi, Nasarawa airports
Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has called for a special budget for vulnerable people in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps in the country. Ozekhome, who is also a human rights lawyer, made the call on Tuesday during his visit to the Durumi IDP camp in Area I, Abuja to commemorate his
They may take up arms – Ozekhome seeks special budget for IDPs
Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has called for a special budget for vulnerable people in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps in the country.
Ozekhome, who is also a human rights lawyer, made the call on Tuesday during his visit to the Durumi IDP camp in Area I, Abuja to commemorate his 67th birthday.
He called on the Federal Government to create a yearly budget for the vulnerable members of the society, saying without that, the country will continue to incubate a dangerous segment of the society.
”When the children among these people grow up and discover that society denied them of many privileges, they may take up arms.
“No one who is gainfully employed will begin carrying guns in the forest and waylaying people. Some of these bandits are engaged in these acts as payback to an unaccommodating and unkind society.
“It is payback time. That is the way some of them see it when you talk to them. In order to build a just, egalitarian, equitable and fair society, the government must come to the aid of these deprived people.
“My message to the government is for these people to know that a government exists through welfare initiatives. It is enshrined in Section 14 of the Constitution for welfare and security of the citizens,” Ozekhome stressed.
They may take up arms – Ozekhome seeks special budget for IDPs
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