‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION ‎ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.  ‎ ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters  and two H-125 helicopters. ‎ The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. ‎ ‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...

GOV. ODODO PRESENTS N582. 4B 2025 BUDGET TO KOGI LAWMAKERS. (PHOTO)


 Gov. Ododo Presents N582.4b 2025 Budget to Kogi Lawmakers


Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N582,404,119,489 to the Kogi State House of Assembly for approval.


The budget proposal, titled the ‘Budget of Inclusive Development,’ was submitted during the Assembly’s plenary session on Tuesday. This marks Ododo’s first budget presentation since he assumed office on January 27, 2024, succeeding his predecessor, Yahaya Bello.


The proposed budget allocates N279,590,215,687 (48.01%) for recurrent expenditure and N302,813,903,802 (51.99%) for capital expenditure.


This budget is an increase of N176,082,989,476 (43.34%) compared to the revised 2024 budget of N406,321,130,013. Governor Ododo emphasized that the 2025 budget is a realistic reflection of the state’s financial capacity, considering both internal and external funding sources. He highlighted that it was designed to improve internally generated revenue, facilitate debt repayment, foster a business-friendly environment, promote public-private partnerships, optimize revenue, and ensure project completion.


Speaker of the House, Umar Yusuf, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Executive and Legislative Arms in scrutinizing the budget. He stressed that lawmakers have a duty to ensure the budget aligns with the state’s priorities and serves the welfare and aspirations of the people, promoting inclusive development and economic growth. He assured that the Assembly would work diligently to ensure the 2025 budget contributes meaningfully to Kogi State’s progress and prosperity.

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