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FG, states, LGs shared N2.2tn August revenue – FAAC
The Federation Account Allocation Committee on Wednesday said the Federal Government, states, and Local Government Councils shared a total of N2.225tn as August 2025 revenue, representing an increase of N224.118bn or 11.2 per cent compared with the N2.001tn distributed for July. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, in a statement on Wednesday […]
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Cash transfer: FG pays N330bn to 8.1m households
The Federal Government has announced that it has disbursed a total of N330bn to 8.1 million households across the country under the National Social Safety Net Programme, aimed at cushioning the harsh effects of economic reforms on Nigeria’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens. The disclosure was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of […]
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Seven victims confirmed killed in Lagos building fire
Seven victims have been confirmed dead following the fire incident at the Afriland Tower in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State on Tuesday. The victims were said to have died in hospitals across the state, where they had been rushed to after being evacuated from the high-rise building. It was reported that doctors are […]
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Don’t block Natasha’s resumption, NBA tells Senate
The Nigerian Bar Association has urged the Senate to act honourably and allow the suspended senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to resume her duties. The NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), disclosed this on Wednesday that, even though the matter is before the courts, Akpoti-Uduaghan should be allowed to return to the Senate since her […]
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We Are Not Recruiting – INEC Distances Self From Fake Job Portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged members of the public to ignore a fake recruitment advert making the rounds on social media platforms. In a statement on its X handle on Wednesday, the electoral commission dismissed reports that it is currently recruiting for various positions. INEC explained that the fraudulent advert directs applicants to a […]
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JUST IN: Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule in Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the immediate end of the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State. With the lifting of the emergency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including Speaker Martins Amaewhule, are expected to resume official duties starting Thursday, September […]
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No plans to leave PDP, says Governor Adeleke amid ADC defection rumours
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed rumours of his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the defection claim as false and a desperate ploy by political opponents threatened […]
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Fresh Strike Looms In Public Universities As SSANU, NASU Issue Ultimatum To FG
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have accused the federal government of betrayal and threatened to go on strike by September 22 if their demands are not met. The warning was contained in a 7-day ultimatum, which started on September 15, as […]
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JUST IN: NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, records 60% pass rate
The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal) results, 54 days after the last written paper. NECO Registrar, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release of the results at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, said out of the 1,358,339 candidates who sat for the June/July […]
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Four hospitalised as fire guts two Lagos buildings
Four yet-to-be-identified persons are currently battling for their lives after fire gutted a six-storey building at the Afriland Tower, which houses a branch of the United Bank for Africa and other companies on Broad Street in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. This is another plaza located in the same area, which was gutted […]
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Breaking: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬
A fire has broken out at a section of Afriland Towers, which houses a branch of the United Bank for Africa, and other companies in the Marina area of Lagos Island.The incident, captured in several videos shared on social media from different angles, showed thick smoke billowing from the high-rise building as panic spread across […]
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Seven injured as two trucks collide in Ogbomosho
Oyo Fire Service says no fewer than seven persons were injured when two trucks collided at Arinkinkin in the Agric area in Ogbomosho. The Chairman of the service, Mr. Morouf Akinwande, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan. Akinwande said the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, and the state fire service […]
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APC National Chairman Yet To Resign As Minister 53 Days After
Nearly two months after his emergence as National Chairman of the All Pro­gressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda has failed to formally resign his position as Minister of Humanitarian Af­fairs and Poverty Reduction, raising seri­ous constitutional and ethical concerns. Yilwatda was appointed on July 24, 2025, replacing Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on health grounds. However, […]
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Bandits abduct 40 in Zamfara mosque as peace deal collapses
ABUJA — Bandits in the early hours of yesterday attacked a mosque at Gidan Turbe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting no fewer than 40 worshippers. The attack came barely hours after a similar one at Godai village in Bukkuyum LGA of the state, kidnapping over 10 persons. This is just as […]
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‘Fubara Will Become Rivers APC Leader If He Decamps Upon Return’
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has openly invited Governor Siminalayi Fubara to join its fold ahead of his planned reinstatement ceremony. The call was made by the reinstated Rivers APC spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday. “If I were the governor of Rivers State, […]
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2027: We’re ready for Ibadan convention, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is ready to hold its national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on November 15 and 16. The main opposition promised that the convention would mark its re-launch as Nigeria’s credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general election. Addressing reporters at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja yesterday, […]
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Atiku Desperate For Power, Needs Rest — APC’s Morka
The spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar needs to rest after several unsuccessful attempts at becoming Nigeria’s President. Atiku, 78, was vice president in 1999 and 2007. He had contested for the number one office in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023 under different political […]
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Lawyer says Nnamdi Kanu’s health ‘seriously deteriorating’ as court hears motion seeking his transfer to National Hospital
The Federal High Court will on Monday hear a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking an order transferring him to the Abuja National Hospital for urgent medical attention. Justice Musa Liman had granted the motion ex parte praying for the permission of the court to hear the […]
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Atiku warns of social unrest, alleges Nigerians are hungry
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday expressed concern over the level of hunger and poverty among Nigerians. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party also alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu failed to address the hunger crisis. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the former vice […]
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Tinubu ends vacation early, to resume duties Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, September 16, return to Abuja to resume official duties after ending his vacation earlier than planned. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday. He said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of […]
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Osun, Lagos, Borno lead as online voter registrations surpass 4.4m
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that more than 4.4 million Nigerians have pre-registered online as part of the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise that began on August 18, 2025. According to a statement issued on Monday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee Sam Olumekun, a total […]
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BREAKING: Amusan wins silver at World Athletics Championships
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won silver in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, finishing behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who stunned the field to take gold in a national record. Kambundji, 23, stormed to victory in 12.24s, eclipsing her previous best to secure Switzerland’s first-ever world title in […]
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FG begins process for appointment of five perm secs
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has begun the process of appointing five Permanent Secretaries, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu. The positions include two vacancies created by the recent retirement of Permanent Secretaries from Imo State and the Federal Capital Territory, and three zonal vacancies for North-Central, […]
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Kanu seeks transfer from DSS custody to national hospital
The Federal High Court in Abuja will today (Monday) hear an application by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking an order for his transfer from the custody of the Department of State Services to the National Hospital, Abuja, for urgent medical care. The motion, filed by Chief Kanu […]
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States pledge quality education as schools resume today
Primary and secondary schools across many states in the country will reopen today for the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session, with state governments assuring parents and pupils of a smooth resumption and a quality learning environment. As pupils return to classrooms, scenes are expected to differ across schools. While some children will meet […]
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Niger govt demands clerics submit sermons for approval
Niger State Government has announced a new policy requiring religious preachers to submit their sermons for approval before delivering them in public. Governor Umar Bago confirmed the development during an appearance on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, explaining that the measure is intended to prevent harmful or incendiary messages. “I didn’t ban evangelism… For everyone attending […]
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NPFL mourns the passing of referee assessor Rachel Enagbare
The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of referee assessor, Mrs. Rachel Enagbare, describing her death as a significant loss to the league and the Nigerian football community at large. Mrs. Enagbare was in Lagos to serve as the referee assessor for the […]
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FG unveils new agrifood investment plan for climate-smart farming
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has launched a new agrifood investment plan to target climate-smart farming as part of efforts to boost food production, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs for farmers. The minister made this known in a statement released on Sunday, and recalled that “In 2022, the Federal […]
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