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Senate to probe Buhari’s N30trn Ways and Means spending
There was a mild drama on Tuesday as the Senate resolved to revisit the N30 trillion Ways and Means it approved for the Federal Government under former President Muhammadu Buhari, the details of which it said were never provided for scrutiny.
Specifically, the Red Chamber alleged that reckless spending of the overdraft collected from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, largely accounted for the food and security crises presently facing the country.
It consequently resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to carry out a thorough investigation on how the N30 trillion was spent by the immediate past government since details of such spending were deliberately not made available to the National Assembly.
The ad-hoc committee, which will be constituted on Wednesday, will also probe the N10 trillion expended on the Anchor Borrowers Scheme, the $2.4 billion forex transaction out of the $7 billion obligation made for that purpose, as well as other intervention programmes.
The Senate resolutions followed the consideration of the report of its joint committees on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions; Finance; National Planning; Agriculture, and Appropriations, on the state of the economy after interactive sessions with the Federal Government economic management team.
The report consideration in plenary on Tuesday was very stormy and full of accusations and counter-accusations by senators on why and how the N22.7 trillion Ways and Means was passed by the 9th Senate in May 2023 and an additional N7.2 trillion passed on December 30, 2023, by the 10th Senate.
The Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South), in his contribution, blamed the Senate for approving the request without details from then-President Muhammadu Buhari.
“When the N22.7 trillion Ways and Means approval request was brought before the 9th Senate, I insisted that details of spendings made with it, should be provided before approval, but the Senate then, went ahead and approved it,” he said.
He, was, however, countered by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, who said the decision taken then, was a collective one with the caveat that the executive should provide details later, which was, however, not provided.
In his remarks, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said, as recommended by the committee and supported by most of the Senators, a thorough probe must be carried out on the N22.7 trillion Ways and Means approved in May 2023 by the 9th Senate, which later increased to N30 trillion, with the passage of the N7.2 trillion accrued interest forwarded for passage in December 2023.
“The food and security crises confronting the nation now, are traceable to the way and manner in which the said ways and means were given, collected, and spent.
“Details of such spending must be submitted for required scrutiny and possible remedies because what Nigerians want now, is food on their table, which must be given.
“Other recommendations made by the committee on the need for a thorough investigation of the N10 trillion Anchor Borrowers Programme and other intervention programmes running into billions of dollars must be investigated.
“But as rightly recommended by the joint committee, security agencies should, as a matter of national urgency, combat all forms of insecurity across the country for farmers to access their farms for required food production, which is highly needed in the country now,” Akpabio said.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will participate fully in the 2027 general elections, dismissing concerns over ongoing legal challenges.
Speaking Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent judgment by the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mark expressed confidence that the party would overcome all litigations.
“You do not have anything to be afraid of regarding all the litigations before the party,” he said.
“I want to assure you that we shall triumph in all the cases, and we shall be on the ballot for every election.”
He added that the party was fully prepared to pursue all legal options. “We are more than ready for these cases and will do everything within the ambit of the law to surmount every situation,” Mark stated, pledging to personally lead the party through the legal process.
The ADC’s legal team has already initiated an appeal against the judgment and filed for a stay of execution, signaling the party’s determination to challenge the ruling.
Mark’s reassurance came as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections, a period seen as critical for consolidating its political footing.
Party officials say the development is expected to boost confidence among members and supporters while reinforcing the ADC’s resolve to remain a key contender.
Earlier, the legal team briefed Mark and other party leaders on the implications of the court decision and outlined strategies for the cases ahead.
Popular social media personality and herbal products vendor Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, has issued a formal apology following the circulation of an intimate video involving herself, her husband, Adesola Hakeem, and another woman.
The video, which surfaced online on Monday, April 27, 2026, triggered a wave of reactions across social media platforms, ranging from public disappointment to debates regarding the circumstances of its release.
In a post shared on her verified Facebook page on Wednesday, Fagbemi took responsibility for the incident and expressed deep remorse for the letdown felt by her supporters, stating, “I own my mistakes, and I apologise with all sincerity for the video circulating online. I am deeply sorry to everyone who felt disappointed in me.”
The controversy has reportedly taken a significant toll on the emotional and physical health of the influencer, who rose to prominence for promoting her grandmother’s herbal remedies across international markets like China and Qatar. Fagbemi revealed to her nearly 400,000 followers that she has been unable to eat or sleep since the incident became public, even with the aid of medication.
“This is a great phase for me, and I pray for God’s forgiveness and my fans’ forgiveness. Please let’s move on past this because this media is where I get little support to feed, pls don’t condemn me or castigate me am already passing through a lot,” she wrote.
Fagbemi further pleaded with the public to show empathy, expressing a fear for her own safety and well-being as the backlash continues. Highlighting the fragility of her current state, she noted, “I can’t eat or sleep for days, even sleeping meds aren’t working for me anymore, I am deeply sorry, everyone. Please forgive me, I don’t want to injure myself, it’s only the little strength I have.” While the scandal has threatened to overshadow her reputation as a leading figure in the local herbal industry, she urged her community to focus on her path toward redemption rather than the mistake that led to the viral controversy.
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