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Tinubu to Present N47.9 Trillion 2025 Budget to National Assembly on December 17

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President Bola Tinubu is set to present the proposed 2025 budget to the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

This announcement came from Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a recent plenary session, where he informed lawmakers that the president had officially communicated his intention to appear before a joint session for the budget presentation.

Akpabio emphasized the significance of the upcoming presentation, marking a key moment in shaping Nigeria’s fiscal direction for the year ahead.

He stated, The president has expressed his readiness to present the 2025 budget before the National Assembly on December 17.

The proposed budget for 2025 stands at a staggering N47.9 trillion.

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This figure was earlier disclosed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu.

Bagudu, who has been instrumental in driving economic reforms and policies under President Tinubu’s administration, noted that the budget reflects strategic investments aimed at economic growth, infrastructure development, and social welfare.

The presentation of the budget to a joint session of the National Assembly is a critical annual tradition, providing lawmakers with insight into the government’s priorities for the coming year.

It also allows for detailed scrutiny and discussions that shape national spending and development goals.


 

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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident

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An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.

According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.

The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.

Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.


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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash

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It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.

The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.

Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.


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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law

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It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.

“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”


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