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Kogi State Assembly Passes 2025 Budget of N582.4 Billion to Drive Development
The Kogi State House of Assembly has officially approved the 2025 Appropriation Bill, amounting to N582.4 billion.
This monumental step was achieved following the thorough adoption of the report submitted by the House Standing Committee on Appropriation, Budget Monitoring, and Economic Planning.
During the clause-by-clause deliberations led by the committee of supply, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf announced that the budget allocates N281.15 billion for recurrent expenditures, covering areas like salaries, overhead costs, and operational expenses.
On the other hand, a significant N301.28 billion is earmarked for capital expenditures, which will focus on infrastructural projects, development programs, and key investments aimed at boosting the state’s economy.
Rt. Hon. Yusuf made emphasis on the importance of the budget in addressing the needs of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
He mentioned that it provides a clear framework for the allocation of resources across the board.
The implementation of this bill will commence on January 1, 2025, and run through December 31, 2025.
While commending the lawmakers for their dedication to their legislative duties, the Speaker expressed gratitude for their commitment to scrutinizing and refining the budget.
He praised their collaborative effort in ensuring that the bill aligns with the developmental priorities of Kogi State.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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