We’ll utilise Federal allocations, IGR judiciously- Egunjobi

AgegePulse Magazine

By KAZEEM AKANDE


The Executive Chairman, Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, says both the Federal and internally generated revenue accrued to the council will be utilised to meet people’s needs.

Egunjobi made the assertion at the 2020 Budget Presentation Retreat held on Thursday in Abeokuta, Ogun.

According to him, the 2020 Budget tagged "Budget of Manifestation" is to consolidate on the participatory planning process in achieving economic development.

Also, Council boss tasks health workers on punctuality, dedication.
“We would judiciously utilise our monthly statutory allocations from the Federal Government in addition to what we generate inwardly to pursue our plans and programmes.

“Also, the need to expand our revenue base cannot be overemphasised as such, we would continue to explore avenues of achieving this development,” he said.

The council chief added that the four development pillars of the Lagos State Development Plans remained the yardstick for the council’s budget in 2020 fiscal year.

Egunjobi said that Economic, Infrastructure, Social and Society; as well sustainable development would be the paramount focus of his administration.

“We would continue to pursue the said objectives in the current year.

“Participatory planning has continued to remain paramount in achieving economic growth and development,” he noted.

Egunjobi said that all developmental issues would be prioritised to ensure that all wards in the council continue to feel the impact of his administration.

The chairman said this would enhance achieving the goals and objectives of the local government in meeting the aspirations of the populace in the year.

According to him, the goals and objectives in the current year will also focus on maintenance of existing infrastructure facilities, public utilities and maintenance of a tidy environment.

Egunjobi said that provision of educational equipment and materials in all vocational centres and primary schools and continued empowerment for women and youths would be focussed on.

He added that there would be provision of drugs and other equipment for Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and staff clinic and continued support for security service providers would also be the council’s priorities.

AMBODE PRESENTS N852.316BN Y2019 BUDGET TO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

…Earmarks 54% To Capital Expenditure, 46% For Recurrent

…Targets N775.2bn IGR, To Complete Major Ongoing Projects

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday presented the year 2019 budget proposal of N852.316billion to the House of Assembly, with a pledge that it had been carefully prepared to be all-encompassing and dedicated to complete major ongoing projects in the State.



The Governor said N462.757billion representing 54 percent of the total budget size had been earmarked for capital expenditure, while N389.560billion representing 46 percent had been dedicated to recurrent expenditure, saying that key projects such as the Oshodi-Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road and Oshodi Interchange Terminal, among others would be completed.

He said from inception of his administration, nine key areas were given priority after careful assessment of the needs of the citizens, adding that such had informed the massive investment in the said sectors which he listed to include security, transport / traffic management, economy -including tourism and agriculture, housing, education, health, infrastructure - social and physical, water, wealth creation - skill acquisition/microfinance, e-Governance and enhanced capacity building, sustainable environment and smart city projects.



Giving details of what informed the budget size, Governor Ambode said the performance of Y2018 budget of N1.046trn as at November 2018 stood at 60 percent owing to reduction in revenue projections, while the total revenue stood at N530.192billion. 



According to him, “In the outgoing year, however, we experienced a reduction in our revenue projections, which affected our projected performance and our desired implementation of the Y2018 Budget. The overall Budget performance as at November 2018 stood at 60 per cent/N574,206billion with actual cumulative total revenue of N530,192billion/64 per cent, Capital Expenditure closed at N311,930billion/49 per cent and Recurrent Expenditure performed at N262,276billion/82 per cent.



“In preparing the Year 2019 Budget, therefore, we were very mindful of the out-going year performance, the yearnings of our people and the fact that we are going into an election year. Consequently, we are today presenting a Budget that will be all-encompassing, reflect the level of resources that will be available and with special consideration to the completion of major on-going projects in the State.”



While outlining the key components of the Y2019 budget and the sectoral allocations, the Governor said with priority given to completion of major infrastructure projects and smooth transition to the next administration, the government was proposing a total budget size of ‘N852,316,936,483,’ including a deficit financing of N77.086billion which is expected to be sourced from internal loans and other sources.



He added: “The projected total revenue for Year 2019 is ₦775.231billion, of which ₦606.291billion is expected to be generated internally, ₦168.940billion is expected from Federal Transfers while a total of  ₦77.086billion will be sourced through deficit financing within our medium term expenditure framework.



“In 2019, as was with our previous budgets, Economic Affairs still dominates the sectoral allocation of the proposed budget. This is due to our continued focus on the completion of major on-going projects such as: Oshodi-Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road; Agege Pen Cinema Flyover; Phase II of Aradagun-Iworo -Epeme Road, Oshodi Interchange Terminal; completion of JK Randle Complex, Onikan Stadium; Imota Rice Mill; Renovation/Furnishing of Lagos Revenue House, amongst others in order to meet their specified deliverable outcomes without any bias or prejudice to others.”



Expressing optimism that the revenues of the State would improve in 2019, Governor Ambode said the government had begun consolidating on the already established public financial management and technology-driven revenue reforms through data integration and use of multi-payment channels, just as he said that every strata of the society would benefit from the budget.



“The Year 2019 Budget has been carefully planned to accommodate all and sundry; women, youth and physically challenged, young and old. We will continue to spread development to all part of our state even as we embark on effective transition knowing fully well that the implementation, failure or success of the Budget depend on all of us,” he said.



Besides, Governor Ambode commended the Speaker and members of the Assembly for the support accorded his administration in the last three and half years, while also acknowledging the role of Royal Fathers, Religious leaders, members of the Business Community, Professional Bodies, Development Partners, Non-Governmental Organisations, public servants and all residents as well as members of the fourth estate of the realm for their various support and contribution during the lifespan of his administration.



 In his remarks, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa expressed optimism that the budget would be of great benefit to the people of the State, just as he assured that the House would work with the executive to pass the budget.

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has been summoned to appear before the Lagos State House of Assembly within one week over the 2019 budget, which has caused disagreement between the two arms of government.

It will be recalled that Governor Ambode had sent the 2019 budget to the House in December against the tradition of laying the budget before the House.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa told the lawmakers that it was important to give the Governor a fair hearing over the issue involving the Governor and the 2019 Budget.

Obasa stated that there had been violation of the constitution and infractions on the part of the Governor.

"The Attorney General, Finance Commissioner and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning that ought to have advised the Governor did not do so.

"The most important thing is that we should let the people know that a budget that was yet to be approved was being spent, which was why we could not attend to the Governor on the budget on Monday 21, January.

"We must give them a fair hearing to come and explain what happened.

"The point has been made that there must be something before the House before you can commence expenditure. We want to call on the Governor to come within a week to explain himself along with the affected commissioners.

"We can start gathering signatures for impeachment. We can exercise patience and wait till another time," he said.

The lawmakers had reacted to a report presented by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni as the Chairman of the Committee set up to look into the issues surrounding the 2019 budget during a parliamentary meeting of the lawmakers.

Members of the Committee included Hon. Moshood Oshun, Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts (State), Hon. Moshood Oshun, Chairman, House Committee on Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, Chairman, House Committee on the Environment, Hon. Dayo Saka-Fafunmi and the Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Abiodun Tobun.

Eshinlokun revealed that the committee met with relevant commissioners and heads of agencies.

The Deputy Speaker stated that the committee met with the Commissioner For Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Segun Banjo, who said that no money had been spent in the year.

He said that the Accountant General told the committee that warrant had been issued that they could spend up to 25% of the preceding budget before the approval of that of the new year.

He said that they would have to make a recourse to the House if they wanted to spend up to N200 Million.

"We pointed out that the Governor ought to lay the budget of the New Year before December 31st, 2018, but that so far the budget was yet to be laid, which was on January 23, 2019.

"We asked them to bring out the law that allowed them to spend up to 20% of the budget of the preceding year. They could not bring out such law and we said what they did was wrong.

"We discovered that people have started receiving alerts and this has a grave implication for the executive.

"It is our finding that for smooth running of government, there must be a strict adherent to the constitution and it must not be violated. "We decided to bring the report before the lawmakers for us to take action," he said.

In his comment, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu revealed that the Committee on Budget discovered during budget review that there were some specific expenditure in the budgets that ought to have been approved by the House over which funds were expended.

Yishawu stated that these were misnomers, and that they noticed variation in the expenditure and budget approved.

"We had issues of virement and monies being spent without approval. We had cases of items that were not budgeted for being carried out, it shows the executive rewrite the budget at will.

"The Constitution states that the State House of Assembly must approve all expenditures," he added.

According to him, contracts are shutting down, things are being slowed down by the government.

He said that it was as if the executive was tired and that the people were complaining.

"It is as if nothing is happening in the state now. Breach of the constitution and gross misconduct are being committed here, and the punishment is clear.

"We should begin an impeachment process if need be if the executive does not retrace their steps," he said.

This was corroborated by Hon. Tunde Braimoh, who said that the revelation by the committee that considered the matter was of serious concern.

He stated that they all swore to uphold the tenets of the constitution of Nigeria.

He added that Sections 120 and 121 explained the roles of each arm of government when it comes to financial expenditure.

"If we continue like this, it means we are moving on the ebb of destruction. The issue of gross misconduct should be closely looked into and necessary sanctions applied," he said.

This was supported by Hon. Bisi Yusuf, who pointed out that the Governor is an accountant, and that he was an Acting Auditor General in 2001 and was confirmed in 2005.

"With his level of exposure, the Governor cannot claim ignorance. He is being surrounded by intellectuals, so they ought to have advised him including the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning. The Attorney General ought to have been removed for quoting a law that does not exist.

"All those, who are given the Governor bad advice should be removed. "In the whole of Lagos, things have shut down. This is an offence that is not pardonable. I want to say this is an impeachable offence for the Governor and the commissioners," he said.

Also, Hon. Rotimi Olowo said that rewriting of the Budget is an impeachable offence, and that the Government had been shut down and Lagos roads were in a sorry state.

Olowo added that there must be continuity of projects in the budget and that this was not followed.

He added that borrowing without informing the house was impeachable, and that if the Governor was tired, he should resign from office.

In his contribution. Hon. Moshood Oshun stated that, When someone applied for a job, he could leave if he was tired.

"The budget is a law, when we pass a budget, they rewrite their own. "What they are saying is that they are above the law.

"If you go to Alausa today, all the MDAs are shut down. All their files are with the Governor and he did not work on them," he said.

Also contributing, Hon. Funmilayo Tejuoso said that the lawmakers were the voice of the people of Lagos State and that they perform oversight functions to ensure that the Government did the best for the people.

Tejuoso said; "Accountability is not being done here. Section 121 of the Nigerian Constitution made it clear that the appropriation bill should be laid before the house.

"Section 122 of the constitution states that if that has been done, you can now spend 25% of the budget estimate for a period of six months.

"We need to forward the infractions to the Governor. The tax payers should know what their money is being spent on."

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade stated that there are three arms of government of which the executive is one.

Agunbiade said that the Lagos State Government was still running and not shut down.

"What we want to do is to ensure that the infractions from one arm of the government does not affect another.

"It is clear that the budget has not been presented before the House. "My colleagues have addressed all the issues. We should let the public know that we do not have the budget before the House," he said.

The Majority Leader emphasized that the Commissioners, who were approved by the House and are working with the Governor should have vote of no confidence passed on them based on their roles on the budget impasse, adding that they had failed in their responsibilities.

He then urged the Governor to resign or the House should begin an impeachment process against him.

The lawmaker stressed that the House could communicate to the Governor to resign from office and that failure to do so would be for them to start collecting signatures of lawmakers for impeachment so that they could be seeing to have done their job.

Others lawmakers, who spoke supported the impeachment move against the Governor.

The included Hon. Richard Kasunmu, Hon. Rasheed Makinde, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu and Hon. Sola Giwa

Others are Hon. Victor Akande, Hon. Fatai Mojeed, Hon. Jude Idimogu, Hon. Noheem Raheem, Hon. Fatai Oluwa, Hon. Oladele Adekanye, Hon. Sabur Olayiwola and Hon. Akeem Shokunle.

The rest are Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, Hon. Setonji David, Hon. Akeem Bello, Hon. Dayo Saka-Fafunmi, Hon. Mojisola Miranda, Hon. Dayo Famakinwa, Hon. Saka Solaja, Hon. Folajinmi Mohammed, Hon. Lanre Ogunyemi, Hon. Omotayo Oduntan, Hon. Rotimi Abiru and Hon. Wahab Jimoh

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Agege Legislative Arm Holds Y2018 Budget Consideration

...As Hon Ogundimu, Hon Fatai Ajijola Light Up Retreat

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The legislative Arm of Agege Local Government under the leadership of Hon. AKolawole Anigbajumo has embarked on Year 2018 Legislative Budget Retreat to dissect the content of the Budget presented to the house few months ago by the executive chairman of Agege, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi.

The appropriation document is tagged: "Budget of Sustainable Social, Economic and Infrastructural Development",.

On the Day 2 of the retreat, Chairman of Lagos State House Assembly Committee on Finance, Hon. Oluyinka Ogundimu was on ground to speak on the importance of " Budget & Budgeting".

As a United house, all the councilors representing the seven wards in Agege were fully engaged in the deliberation.

Also, former Council Leader Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Fatai Ajibola who was a guest yesterday, shared from his wealth of his legislative experience while discussing how to ensure effective budget implementation is achieved.

Infrastructure, education, transport, security, health sectors to get lion share in Ambode N1.046trn Y2018 budget proposal

…Earmarks 67% to capital expenditure, 33% for recurrent, targets N720bn IG

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presented the Year 2018 Budget proposal of N1.046trillion to the House of Assembly, with a pledge that his administration will make every effort to complete all ongoing projects as well as initiate new ones to consolidate on the development recorded in the last 30 months.

Governor Ambode, who christened the 2018 Budget as “Budget of Progress and Development”, said it would be used to consolidate on the achievements recorded in infrastructure, education, transportation/traffic management, security and health sectors.

He said the Budget would also focus on mandatory capacity building for civil servants, all teachers in public secondary/primary schools, officers in the health service sector and women & youth empowerment alongside Medium and Small/Micro Size Entrepreneurs (MSMSE’s).

Outlining the key components of the budget, Governor Ambode said capital expenditure would gulp N699.082billion while N347.039billion would be dedicated to recurrent expenditure, representing a Capital/Recurrent ratio of 67 percent to 33 percent and a 28.67 percent increase over Y2017 budget.

The Governor said that despite the modest achievements recorded in 2017, there was still much work ahead, assuring that Government would not relent in its efforts to give Lagosians the best by way of continuous and efficient service delivery.

“Lagos has always been a trailblazer and we must consolidate on the economic gains made so far by initiating people-friendly programmes and projects that will attract more economic improvement in Y2018.

“It is our resolve in Y2018 to strive and complete all on-going projects in order to meet their specified completion period and embark on new strategic projects. We intend to improve on our Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the face of the dwindling accruable revenue allocation from the Federal Government, sustain our vision on wealth creation and poverty alleviation,” Governor Ambode said.

The Governor also listed key projects captured in the 2018 Budget to include the Agege Pen Cinema flyover; alternative routes through Oke-Ira in Eti-Osa to Epe-Lekki Expressway; the 8km regional road to serve as alternative route to connect Victoria Garden City (VGC) with Freedom Road in Lekki Phase I; completion of the on-going reconstruction of Oshodi International Airport Road into a 10-lane road and the BRT Lane from Oshodi to Abule-Egba.

On infrastructural renewal, Governor Ambode said his administration remains committed to sustaining the tempo of continuous construction, rehabilitation, upgrading and maintenance of network of roads across the State including those within the boundary areas of Lagos and Ogun States and that the bus reform initiative would be consolidated with the introduction of high and medium capacity buses, construction and completion of bus depots at Oshodi, Anthony, Yaba and many others.
He also said the movement of Mile 12 market to Imota had reached an advanced stage and would be completed in good time to pave way for relocation next year, while the 181 Local Government Roads will be commenced as contractors will be mobilized immediately, as well as continuous gridlock resolution, junction improvement, construction of more laybys and advancement of signalization that will improve traffic congestion especially along the Lekki-Epe corridor.

In the area of job creation, Governor Ambode said the Government would construct an ICT Focus Incubator Centre in Yaba, commence the development of Imota and Igbonla Light Industrial Park as well as the provision of additional small scale industrial estate at Shala, while the State Employment Trust Fund will disburse more funds to Lagosians to support business and stimulate the economy.

Governor Ambode also assured that his administration will vigorously pursue its planned direct intervention in the power value chain towards generating 3,000MW Embedded Power Programme within a three-year plan to achieving 24/7 power supply for the State, stressing that the challenge of inadequate power supply must be resolved for the economy to perform optimally.

He said within the 2018 fiscal year, the Government would continue to rekindle its efforts in the area of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture as well as embark on some major projects that would ensure that the State emerges as the hub for tourism, sports and entertainment.

He listed some of the projects to include completion of the five new Art Theatres; establish a Heritage Centre at the former Federal Presidential State House recently handed over to the State Government; build a world class museum between the former Presidential Lodge and the State House, Marina; fast-track construction of the proposed four new stadia in Igbogbo, Epe, Badagry and Ajeromi Ifelodun (Ajegunle) and complete the on-going Epe and Badagry Marina projects.

On Housing, Governor Ambode said that all on-going projects especially those at Gbagada, Igbogbo, Iponri, Igando, Omole Phase I, Sangotedo and Ajara-Badagry would be completed for delivery under the Rent-to-Own policy.

While acknowledging the cooperation and support received from Lagosians, members of the Business Community, Professional Bodies, Non-governmental Organizations and the State Civil Servants in years past, the Governor noted that the modest achievements by his administration within a short period couldn’t have been possible without residents who have been paying their taxes willingly and faithfully.

Besides, Governor Ambode urged residents to embrace the Public Utility Levy as the Cleaner Lagos Initiative aimed at ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment would commence in 2018.

Governor Ambode also commended members of the House of Assembly for their selfless service and support, saying that they have proven themselves to be dynamic and robust lawmakers and partners in progress.

Giving a sectoral breakdown at a press briefing in Alausa, Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade said General Public Services got N171,623bn, representing 16.41 percent; Public Order and Safety, N46.612bn, representing 4.46; Economic Affairs, N473,866bn, 45.30 percent; Environmental Protection, N54,582bn, representing 5.22percent while Housing and Community Amenities got N59,904bn, representing 5.73 percent.

Ashade also told journalists that Health sector got N92.676billion, representing 8.86percent; Recreation, Culture and Religion got N12.511billion, representing 1.20 percent; Education got N126.302billion representing 12.07percent, while Social Protection got N8.042billion representing 0.77percent.

Receiving the budget, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa commended Governor Ambode for faithfully executing the year 2017 budget, saying the positive impact of such had been felt across the State with various projects such as the Abule Egba, Ajah and Pen Cinema Flyovers, among other numerous projects in various sectors.

Obasa, who specifically lauded the fact that the 2018 budget estimate had provision for continuous infrastructural development in various sectors such as transport, security, environment, housing, health and capacity building for all public servants including teachers and health workers, however assured that the House would scrutinize it and ensure that the budget delivered on its promises to stimulate the economy of the State by focusing on infrastructure development, delivering inclusive growth and prioritizing the welfare of all Lagosians.

The event was attended by dignitaries in the State including members of the State Executive Council led by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, former Speakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly, members of the National Assembly from Lagos State, former Deputy Governors of the State, party chieftains, traditional rulers, religious leaders, among others.

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Ambode charges accountants to uphold ethics of profession

Why Lagos is working under Ambode ' Rep Agunsoye

Ayade presents N1.3tn record breaking budget for 2018

World AIDS Day: Obaseki urges youths, govts, others to sustain fight against HIV/AIDS

Glo's Everyday Bonanza spreads joy, touches lives

Osinbajo visits late Ekwueme's family

We have enough resources to go round, says Osinbajo

Breaking: Yemen's Huthi rebels hit Saudi with second ballistic missile

CBN's PMI indicates further economic expansion in November

Foreign investors buy out Nigerian shareholders in Seven-Up

Taobao auctions two 747 jets for $50m


*The Nation Newspaper*
Perm Sec: I accept blame for Maina's return to work

Maina has U.S., two Nigeria passports

OPEC to impose 'soft target' on Nigeria, says Kachikwu

Oyo commences demolition of dilapidated school structures

Ikoyi cash haul: Bank claims ownership of Flat 7B

2015 poll: Mimiko mounted pressure for Buhari's trial for 'certificate forgery', says Adoke

2,800 delegates for PDP convention

Finance ministry denies paying Maina

Stakeholders seek special intervention fund for housing

Lagos, NGO warn against female genital mutilation

Group decries doctors' threat to go on strike

Govts advised to invest in nutrition programmes

WHO: how to reduce substandard products in developing countries

Common disorders occurring in pregnancy (4) Infections

Varsity workers begin strike

FG, UNICEF partner to reduce number of out-of-school children

FUT Minna gets new VC as Prof. Akanbi bows out

Inflation drops by 15% in 11 months, says Emefiele


*Thisday Newspaper*
Emefiele: Our Worst Days Behind Us

PDP Unable to Decide on Convention Committee Chairman

UBA Emerges First Nigerian Bank to Win African Bank of the Year Award

OPEC Caps Nigeria, Libya's Oil Output at 2107 Levels, Extends Production Cuts

Two Years of Unlawful Detention: A Memo to Sambo Dasuki

Jonathan was Not Prepared for Presidency, Says Saraki

Adeosun, AGF Insist Maina Not on FG's Payroll

Buhari Returns from Cte d'Ivoire, Leaves for Jordan Today

Ayade Presents N1.3tn Budget for 2018, Highest Ever by a State

Ortom Backs Buhari for 2019, Says Atiku is on His Own

Needless Politics in NDDC

Nigerias Manufacturing Index Expands for Eighth Consecutive Month

EU Bank Extends 100m Credit to Afreximbank

Will Luck Smile on Eagles as Draw Holds in Russia

Ahead NPFL Invitational: Ifeanyi Ifeanyi Confident of CHAN Eagles

Today's Headlines

AgegePulse Magazine...the mouthpiece of Agege/Orile Agege
 *Headlines Today*[Wed-08-Nov-2017]*


Lagos promises more schools for kids with disabilities

Well make Lagos basic education world-class Ambode

Gov. Ambode Swears-in new five new Perm Secs

Our achievements would have been impossible without Civil Servants – Ambode

Agege, Orile Agege Swear-In SLGs, Supervisors Amidst Drama
...Plus Substantial List of Appointees


*Punch Newspaper*
Anglican bishop visits Ekwueme, dismisses ex-VPs rumoured death

Ekiti Assembly okays death penalty for cultists

N2.5bn chickens wasting away in cold rooms Ex-PAN President

Ex-AG, Otunla, others face trial for N2bn ONSA fraud

$2bn scam: EFCC accuses DSS of protecting indicted officials

CAN demands Nigerias withdrawal from OIC, others

Obasanjo gets UN mediation job

Jersey Island gives FG condition for returning $300m Abacha loot

2018: Buhari bans recruitment by MDAs, presents N8.612tn budget

Forgery: Court adjourns Misaus arraignment until Dec. 12

Avengers: Military deploys helicopters in NDelta, destroys oil storage

Benue defends anti-grazing law

Four suicide bombers killed in Borno Police

Bayelsa stops 4,204 workers salaries over payroll fraud


Govt, private sector must partner for development

ECOWAS urges youths to lead change in Africa


*Vanguard Newspaper*

Buhari cuts deficit, presents N8.6trn budget 2018

Jersey Island gives condition for return of $300m Abacha loot

Inside dreaded Igwebuike Forest in Imo where people are murdered and buried

Anambra poll: Arinze urges stakeholders to focus on issues, personalities

Manufacturers advocate special export fund

FG yet to fly Ekwueme aboard for treatment as family refutes death rumour

We must rescue Nigeria from political vampires

Safety engineers to honour Sen Omisore

Tension as Navy, Army deploy fighter jets, gunboats to Warri creeks

Ekiti House passes law prescribing death penalty for cultists

Lagos Dep Speaker takes over official quarters, 29 months after

Why I prefer Nigeria for my crusades ' Reinhard Bonnke

CoreEXM's boss urges corporate governance practices

Ambode swears in 5 new Perm Secs, tasks workers on creativity

Lagos tackles illegal sand dredgers

LAGOS-IBADAN RAIL: Lagos gives alternatives to Jibowu, Costain bridges demolition

Noodles maker trills consumers at Lagos fair

SON seizes N3m goods in Yobe


*The Nation Newspaper*
Newspaperman as icon and iconoclast

Buhari proposes N8.6tr 'Budget of Consolidation

The budget at a glance

Rumpus over Olubadan's title for Shittu

EFCC: DSS operatives invited over $2.2b arms scandal

Saraki, Dogara: How to achieve smooth passage of budget

Jersey Island gives conditions for return of $300m Abacha loot

Controversy over extension of NDDC board's tenure

Buhari: Nigeria emerging from tough economic period

Kaduna condemns use of pupils for protests

Elevators at Abuja airport undergoing repairs, says FAAN

Omoluabi Mortgage Bank records 98 % growth in third quarter

I dont see difficulty in my line of job

Youths take leadership, mentorship campaign to secondary school

Senate endorse Health Sciences varsity, Otukpo

Workers' protest grounds academic activities in Ekiti college of education

RSUST, students laud NDDC for donating 522-bed hostel

Fed Govt, others share N9.9b solid minerals revenue


*Thisday Newspaper*
Buhari Doubles Down on Infrastructure, Proposes N8.6 Trillion Spending Bill

Adeosun: Offshore Tax Havens, Avoidance Schemes Not Illegal

The Fruits of the Great October Revolution

Oil Spills Linked to Infant Deaths in Niger Delta

Lagos Midstream Jetty To Save N43bn Annually

OPEC Seeks Consensus on Duration of Oil Cut Pact Ahead of Nov 30 Meeting

Ekwueme is Alive, Stable, Says Family, Archbishop

Malami Raises Hope of Structural Balance in Nation's Justice Delivery

FG Releases $200m Local Content Fund to BoI

Forget 2019, APC Chieftain Tells Buhari

Atiku Will Tear PDP Apart, Warns Partys Chieftain

Recovered Loots Yet to Be Used to Fund Budget, Says BudgIT...

Anambra Poll: Northern Youths Back Ezeemo for Governor

ACCA, CITN Unveil Initiative on Capacity Building

The Intrigues Shaping the PDP Chairmanship Race

Recalling the Bolshevik Revolution

WHO SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI ISNT A POLITICIAN

Corruption: Breaking the Code of Silence

Mikel, 22 Others Put Eagles Training in Top Gear

Ekong: We Aim to Finish the Qualifiers Unbeaten

FG to Launch First African Sovereign Green Bond in December