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Tinubu Government Is Run By Least Competent Citizens And Thieves, Says Senator Ndume

5 months ago8211 min

Senator Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has issued a scathing indictment of the Nigerian government, characterising it as a “kakistocracy”, a system where the most incompetent, corrupt, and unscrupulous individuals hold sway, and decrying the reign of ineptitude and malfeasance in the country’s leadership. Ndume during an interview with Arise TV programme on Friday, said country is being led by those who are unfit to govern, prioritising personal interests over the...

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Budget Padding Saga: SERAP Sues Senate President Akpabio Over Failure To Recall Suspended Senator Ningi

9 months ago949 min

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the failure of the upper legislative chamber to recall Senator Abdul Ningi suspended for whistleblowing on 2024 budget padding. SERAP also noted that the suit is because the Senate under the leadership of Senator Akpabio has failed to refer the alleged N3.7 trillion 2024 budget padding to appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and prosecution. In a statement issued...