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Court Voids ₦110bn N’Assembly Vehicles, Allowances
A Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers, ruling that the spending violated procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and the principles of public trust.
In a judgment delivered on May 6, 2026, by Justice Yellim Bogoro, the court held that the planned N40 billion allocation for the procurement of 465 vehicles (including bulletproof SUVs) for members of the National Assembly and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected lawmakers breached the Public Procurement Act, the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, and the oath of office under the Constitution.
The suit was filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), which challenged the allocations as arbitrary, disproportionate, and inconsistent with due process, transparency, accountability, and value-for-money standards.
“The allocation of N110 billion for the benefit of lawmakers undermines the fiduciary duty owed to the Nigerian people,” the court stated, taking judicial notice of the prevailing economic hardship in the country.
Justice Bogoro granted key reliefs sought by SERAP, including declarations that both the vehicle procurement scheme and the allowance package were unlawful. The court also ordered the National Assembly to ensure that all future spending complies strictly with due process, transparency, accountability, and value-for-money principles.
The ruling has been hailed by civil society organisations as a significant victory for transparency and accountability in public finance management. It comes amid widespread public criticism of lawmakers’ priorities at a time of economic challenges facing ordinary Nigerians.
No order was made for the refund of any funds already disbursed, but the judgment is expected to set a strong precedent for oversight of legislative spending.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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