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FAAC Shares ₦2.2trn August Revenue To FG, States, LGAs

Written by on 18 September 2025

This was disclosed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the federation, Felix Mokwa, saying that the revenue was shared at the meeting held in Abuja. “A total sum of N2.225tn, being August 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils,” the statement read. […]

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Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers

Written by on 17 September 2025

In a nationwide broadcast, Tinubu stated that the emergency, declared on 18 March 2025, had become “painfully inevitable” after a constitutional crisis paralysed governance in the state. He recalled that disputes between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly had left critical economic assets vulnerable and halted budget approvals. Tinubu said his intervention […]

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“I’m not joining ADC” -Adeleke

Written by on 17 September 2025

The Governor made this known in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, described the report purporting he was planning to join ADC as “A calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun state.” Adeleke and the leadership caucus […]

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Former Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Written by on 17 September 2025

The 32-year-old, formerly of Arsenal FC, is facing five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault, involving three women. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2022, during Partey’s tenure at the Premier League club. Partey, who appeared at Southwark Crown Court, confirmed his name and date of birth before entering not […]

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Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons in Plateau Ambush

Written by on 17 September 2025

According to a statement released by the task force spokesperson, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, the intelligence-led operation was carried out on Monday, September 16. The troops reportedly intercepted several armed bandits on motorcycles attempting to enter the forest. One bandit was killed, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. A motorcycle, two mobile phones, a machete, […]

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Saudi Arabia Releases Three Nigerian Pilgrims Detained for Drug Trafficking

Written by on 17 September 2025

Their release comes after four weeks in custody and sustained diplomatic and investigative efforts by Nigerian authorities. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, confirmed the release at a press briefing in Abuja. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, identified the released individuals as Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. According to […]

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PDP’s Ajayi Withdraws Supreme Court Suit Against Aiyedatiwa

Written by on 17 September 2025

Ajayi, who previously served as Deputy Governor during the first term of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was Governor Aiyedatiwa’s main challenger in a race that featured 17 candidates. According to a letter addressed to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and dated September 16, 2025, Ajayi confirmed that although an appeal had been […]

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‘Yahoo Boys’ Causing Visa Woes for Nigerians- EFCC

Written by on 17 September 2025

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made the statement through Chief Superintendent CSE Coker Oyegunle at an event organized by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement released by the commission, Olukoyede emphasized that cybercrime and other fraudulent activities not only endanger the future of […]

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Our Truck Drivers Are Earning More Than Graduates – Dangote

Written by on 17 September 2025

Dangote stated this while addressing journalists, reaction to the allegations made by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG. According to him, his drivers earn almost three to four times the national minimum wage, with some earning more than many graduates. He emphasised that the trucks his company launched will create 24,000 […]

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