Al-Hilal in Talks with Victor Osimhen as Juventus Bid Reportedly Rejected

Reports on Thursday indicate that Napoli’s highly sought-after striker, Victor Osimhen, is currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential move to Saudi Pro League powerhouse

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BudgIT Uncovers N6.93 Trn Budget Padding in Nigeria's 2025 National Budget

 BudgIT Uncovers N6.93 Trn Budget Padding in Nigeria's 2025 National Budget

Civic-tech organization BudgIT has revealed significant budget padding in Nigeria's 2025 national budget by the Senate, uncovering the insertion of 11,122 projects valued at ₦6.93 trillion.

This figure represents 12.5% of the ₦54.99 trillion budget signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The findings have reignited concerns over budget transparency in Nigeria. BudgIT's report highlights the addition of numerous projects lacking clear justification, often for political gain rather than genuine national development.

Key issues identified include substantial allocations to questionable projects like streetlight installations, boreholes, and ICT-related ventures. Notably, 39% of these insertions have inflated the Ministry of Agriculture's budget.

BudgIT has called for urgent budgetary reforms and stronger executive oversight to enhance transparency and accountability. The organization warns that these practices undermine the budget's credibility and erode public trust in governance.

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Despite the Nigerian Senate dismissing these claims as false, the revelations underscore persistent issues of corruption and institutional decay within the budgetary process.

The discovery has sparked widespread debate among stakeholders, with calls for comprehensive reforms to address the entrenched challenges facing Nigeria’s fiscal management.

Cost Analysis of Questionable Projects

BudgIT's analysis details substantial costs and quantities for specific projects, raising red flags over fiscal responsibility:

Streetlight Installations: 1,500 units allocated ₦200 billion.

Borehole Projects: 2,000 units estimated at ₦150 billion.

ICT Ventures: 500 projects totaling ₦180 billion, encompassing software purchases and digital training programs.

Based on the budget, each streetlight installation would cost approximately ₦133.3 million, borehole projects average ₦75 million per unit, and ICT ventures, including software and training, are estimated at approximately ₦360 million per project.

Ricardo Kaka about Lamine

 🚨Ricardo Kaká:🗣️ "Let me be absolutely clear—Lamine Yamal is a once-in-a-generation phenomenon. I can't compare him to anyone, because he’s not following anyone’s path—he’s creating his own. What this 17-year-old is doing right now? It’s unprecedented in football history.

JAMB to Hold Additional Mop-Up Exam for Absent UTME Candidates

 JAMB to Hold Additional Mop-Up Exam for Absent UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will conduct additional mop-up exams for candidates who missed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced this decision during a meeting with stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday, addressing challenges faced during the 2025 UTME.

Oloyede stated that approximately 5.6 percent of candidates, who missed the exam, would be accommodated in this special mop-up exercise, extending the opportunity regardless of their reasons for absence.

“Normally, we hold one mop-up nationwide for those with one issue or the other. But this time, even those absent will have another chance. It’s like a make-up exam in class,” Oloyede explained.

He clarified that the UTME is primarily a placement test, not an achievement test, meant to rank candidates for available spaces in institutions, not to measure intelligence.

Oloyede emphasized that a high UTME score isn't the sole determinant of admission, as combined performance, including post-UTME scores and school assessments, plays a significant role.

Addressing criticisms, he acknowledged the emotional strain of announcing results but refuted claims of incompetence or ethnic bias, urging stakeholders to avoid ethnic profiling in the education sector.

He commended his team and the resilience of candidates, many of whom continued their exams despite challenges.

Senate Moves to Criminalize Chemical Ripening of Fruits

Senate Moves to Criminalize Chemical Ripening of Fruits

I Killed Hafsoh Because I Needed Human Hands For Money Ritual

 I Killed Hafsoh Because I Needed Human Hands For Money Ritual - Ramoni Idi-Isin Told Court

The Dead Student Father

 I DIDN’T STOP FOR TRAFFIC OFFICERS BECAUSE MY SON HAD EXAM BY 8:30AM

-says father of WAEC student accidentally sh+ot d€@d in Ibadan....