EL-RUFAI’S EYE CONDITION WORSENING IN ICPC CUSTODY, AIDE ALLEGES. (PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai’s Eye Condition Worsening In ICPC Custody, Aide Alleges The media aide to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye, has expressed concern over what he described as the worsening eye condition of his principal while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Adekeye also accused the anti-corruption agency of failing to provide El-Rufai with adequate medical care despite repeated complaints about his health. In a statement issued on Friday, Adekeye said the former governor had reported symptoms including swollen, red, and itchy eyes while in detention and had requested medical attention. According to him, family members who visited El-Rufai noticed the condition and alerted ICPC officials, urging them to allow him access to medical treatment. He stated that although two ICPC officials examined El-Rufai’s eyes, no further medical action was taken. Adekeye further alleged that an official identified as...

ABIA GOV. OTTI PROPOSES N750. 2BN BUDGEY FOR 2015,ALLOCATES 35% TO EDUCATION AND HEALTH. (PHOTO).


 Abia Governor Otti Proposes N750.2bn Budget for 2025, Allocates 35% to Education and Health


Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has presented a N750.2 billion 2025 budget to the Abia State House of Assembly for review and approval. During his presentation to the Assembly, led by Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa, Governor Otti emphasized his administration's commitment to prudent management of the 2024 budget, which he said facilitated the state's transformation across various sectors.


In the proposed 2025 budget, N611.7 billion (82%) is allocated for capital projects, while N138.6 billion (18%) is earmarked for recurrent expenses. Notably, education and health receive significant allocations of 20% and 15%, respectively.


Governor Otti highlighted a 30% increase in the 2025 budget compared to the previous year and reiterated his administration's focus on continuing reforms in health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and security.


Key provisions include N13 billion for agro-industrial processing zones in Ukwa, Bende, and Umunnochi, and N14.6 billion for establishing libraries and reading rooms across 184 wards. Additionally, N18.9 billion has been set aside for social benefits. The governor also mentioned the recovery of several state-owned agricultural assets from private entities, ensuring returns to the state.


Otti reaffirmed that securing the lives and property of citizens remains his top priority, expressing regret over the loss of security personnel and innocent civilians to criminal elements.

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