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The Senate has passed a Vote of Confidence on Security Chiefs for their efforts in fighting the security challenges bedeviling the country.

The Senate on Tuesday went into a close door session to take briefs from Service Chiefs and some Ministers on the general state of security in the country.

The Senate has invited Service Chiefs for an interaction over increasing security challenge in the country.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the disengagement of Mr Babatunde Irukera, as the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

However, the legislators have failed to prioritize the needs of the people, instead focusing on extravagant projects and personal comforts. This misplaced focus and lack of sensitivity have left Nigerians disillusioned and struggling to survive.

As part of Nigeria’s 2022–2024 borrowing plan, the Senate has granted President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $7.8 billion and €100 million.

The National Assembly (NASS), on Saturday, passed the 2024 budget of ₦28.77 trillion, thereby increasing the appropriation figure by ₦1.2 trillion against President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of ₦27.5 trillion.

According to the report submitted by the Appropriation Committee led by Senator Solomon Adeola, aggregate expenditure was pegged at ₦28,777,404.073.861; statutory transfers -₦1,742,786,788,150; recurrent expenditure- ₦8,768.5330,852; capital expenditure- ₦9,995,143,298,028 and GDP at 3.88%.

The Nigerian Senate has urged the executive to ensure allocation of at least 10 percent of total annual budget revenue to agricultural production.

Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume on Friday defended the rendition of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign tune at the hallowed chamber of the National Assembly during the presentation of the 2024 budget.