Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- On Tuesday, the House adjourned its plenary session to honour its Deputy Chief Whip, Oriyomi Onanuga, who died while the lawmakers were on recess.

The lawmakers convened adjourned after a prayer for the late lawmaker, who represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo Federal Constituency of Ogun State.

In a surprise twist on Wednesday, President Tinubu sent a letter to the National Assembly announcing additional funds for the 2025 budget.

In the request, the president sought to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.3 trillion and attached details of the sectors he wants the funds to be allocated.

While the majority of lawmakers appeared to be pleased with the request, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda raised conce...