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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has been criticized for allocating a paltry N8m for academic research and over N85m for purchase of vehicles for directors and other officials in the recently presented 2018 budget. President Muhammadu Buhari on November 7, 2017 presented the 2018 budget estimate to the National Assembly. The N8.6tn Budget proposal according to the President is intended to consolidate on the achievement of the previous budget.

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the concluded Anambra state Governorship election, Oseloka Obase has rejected the declaration of the Chief Willie Obiano of ALL Progressive Grand Alliance as winner of the poll. Obase in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka on Sunday said the result released by Independent National Electoral Commission is different from the figures obtained from the field.

The Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha is set to unveil 10 additional statues in the state, few weeks after the state organized massive ceremony to unveil the statues of the Presidents of South Africa and Liberia. Although the statue rain in the state has been roundly condemned by majority of Nigerians, the Governor remains undeterred.

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu says the current administration is yet to win the war against corruption. The former Governor of Lagos state stated this on Thursday during the presentation of a book titled "Making Steady, Sustainable Progress" written by the Presidential Media Team. The event took place at the Old Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called on politicians intending to contest the 2019 general elections to shun 'do or die' politics in the interest of the country. The Former President made the call on Saturday in Calabar at the Presentation of a book titled "Stepping Forward with Uti J.D Agban," written by Goody Jeddy Agba and Okoi-Uyouyo.

The Governorship aspirant of Democratic People's Congress (DPC), Yul Edochie has debunked reports that he has stepped down from the governorship election and defected to the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). The son of veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie who stated this on Saturday morning appealed to his supporters to disregard the reports. He explained that the report may have been planted by the opposition to deceive his supporters knowing how popular he is in the state.

South East Will ‘Benefit Tremendously’ From 2018 Budget – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the people of the South East that the region will benefit tremendously from the 2018 budget, especially in the area of infrastructure. President Buhari gave the assurance on Wednesday in Awka, the Anambra State capital during a two-day working visit to the region.

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