Mr Tinubu had asked the National Assembly to amend the 2023 Appropriation Act to allow for an extension in implementing capital projects.
The budget was approved after the consideration of the harmonised report of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT during Tuesday’s plenary.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed doubt about the Nigerian Army’s claim that armed Niger Delta youth killed 16 soldiers in Okuama.
Mr John pleaded guilty to the offence and begged the court for leniency.
The judge, Isa Adamu, did not give the convict a fine option but warned him to desist from committing a crime.
FRSC spokesman Jonas Agwu said in a statement on Tuesday that the Monday crash resulted from excessive speed, overloading and fatigue.
Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, held that having refused to admit Mr Kanu to bail earlier, the only option left for him was to approach the appellate court.
The CP said the suspects included 40 youths suspected to belong to a notorious group.
Mr Wike noted that a total of N7.9 billion was proposed for FCT Agriculture and Rural Development sector.
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Mr Wike appeared before the committees to defend the N1.15 trillion 2024 proposed FCT statutory budget.
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