The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared a total sum of N1.818 trillion to the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGs) in the month of June. This is contained in a communiqué from FAAC and made available by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). The revenue was shared at the July 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja on Friday night. According to the communiqué, the N1.818 trillion total revenue comprised statutory revenue of N1.018 trillion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N631.507 billion and…
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The Police authorities in Kaduna State have issued a security advisory against a planned political rally by supporters of former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, scheduled to hold in honour of his birthday. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command received credible intelligence suggesting that the rally, though intended as a show of support, may be infiltrated by criminal elements aiming to incite violence and disrupt public order. The police emphasised that all forms of political rallies and public political gatherings remain suspended in the state, pending the official commencement of…
A former Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations and Chairman of the Eminent Patriots of Nigeria, a group of elder statesmen seeking a review of the 1999 constitution, has called on Nigeria to adopt a full-scale restructuring of the country now or risk disintegration in future. He also called for adoption of State Police, saying over 614,937 persons have lost their lives due to insecurity in the last two years Presenting a communique after a three-day seminar organized by the Patriots, Anyaoku said, “The Patriots are very concerned about the state of affairs in our pluralistic country, Nigeria. Experience…
OPINION OGUN 2027: ADEOLA, THE SUSTAINABLE EDGE By: Olanrewaju Fatunmbi Prospective aspirants, who have their eyes on the Ogun State Government House, Oke-mosan, Abeokuta, have intensified subtle scheming for the governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the release of guidelines for campaign of activities by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Some few names have surfaced in the media but the real intent and seriousness of those individuals still remains in the realm of speculation. The only one whose preparedness for the onerous task of leading the state is not in doubt is Senator Solomon…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep concern over the current state of the nation, describing Nigeria as being in a state of “bondage”. He believed that true recovery is only possible with a leader who prioritizes national interests over sectional agendas. Obasanjo made the remarks during a courtesy visit from the southern leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The visiting delegation included former Ogun State gubernatorial candidate, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, Prince Nweze Onu, NNPP National Deputy Chairman (South), among others. In his address, Obasanjo emphasized the need for Nigerians to rise and actively…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has said that Nigeria was able to secure over $800 million in mining investments in 2024 alone, following a major policy shift requiring all mining licences to include local processing plans. According to the board, Nigeria’s mining industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by its targeted local content policies. Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr Felix Omatsola Ogbe, while showcasing the board’s policies at the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit in Abuja, said its policies are now being hailed as a blueprint for industrial growth across Africa. Manager, Corporate Communications…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria put up their best performance at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), hammering Zambia’s Copper Queens 5-0 to qualify for the semi finals. The nine-time African champions will now wait for the winner of the quarter final clash between defending champions, South Africa, and Senegal to battle in semi final for a place in the final. It was an emphatic victory for the Nigerians that atoned for the pain of losing out to the Zambians in the third-place match three years ago, also in Morocco. This match-up between two of Africa’s top…
A senior lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi, Dr Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, has passed on while allegedly having sexual affair with a female student. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at a hotel in Anyigba and was later reported to the police by the hotel manager. The Kogi Police Command Spokesperson, SP William Aya, confirmed the incident to the newsmen in Lokoja on Friday. Aya described the incident as unfortunate and said an autopsy has been conducted to determine the cause of death. According to him, the hotel manager, Moses Friday, reported that a 22-year-old…
Acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagum,has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will again return to the party in due course. He described the resignation of Atiku Abubakar from the party as a familiar and recurring development in PDP’s political history. Speaking with newsmen on Friday in Bauchi, Damagum said: “This is not the first time; we’re expecting him back.” According to him, PDP is neither shocked nor overly concerned about Atiku’s exit, adding that the party was already accustomed to his repeated exits and returns over the years. The acting national chairman stated that…
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2023 presidential elections, Dumebi Kachikwu, has warned the Labour Party’s 2023 standard-bearer in the same election, Peter Obi, not to accept a joint ticket with ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election. Kachikwu gave the warning at a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday. He described such an alliance as politically immoral, especially in light of Nigeria’s power rotation dynamics. “It is morally right for anybody from a major party running for 2027 to be from the South. It is equitable. That is all we ask,”…