Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has stated that there is currently no concrete evidence to support allegations that some state governments are diverting funds allocated to local governments. Chairman of the Committee on Inland Revenue Services at RMAFC, Mr. Bimbo Kolade, disclosed this in an interview with...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Alliance of Nigerian Lawyers and Civil Society Advocates has launched a fervent campaign to stop what it describes as a “sinister plot” by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, to sell the Port Harcourt, Warri, and...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Nigerian stock market has recorded a significant gain of ₦152 billion, driven by increased investor interest in key stocks. The market’s bullish trend has extended the previous week’s four-day rally, with market capitalization rising to ₦83.393 trillion. The market capitalization opened at ₦83.241 trillion...
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Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 3.13% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to a Monday report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth reflects a notable improvement over the 2.27% recorded in Q1 2024, propelled primarily by the services and industry sectors....
By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people of Osun, pledging to remain undeterred by Nigeria’s ongoing challenges. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the Ila Township Road dualisation in Ila, Osun, on Monday, Adeleke emphasized his dedication to...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Spotify has unveiled its ‘Global Impact List in Nigeria’ for the first half of 2025, highlighting the country’s top 30 songs and tracks that have resonated with international audiences. The list showcases the diversity and global appeal of Nigerian music, with Afrobeats dominating the charts....
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- ExxonMobil has named Jagir Baxi as the new Chairman, Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager for its Nigerian affiliates, including Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East) Limited, succeeding Shane Harris. With extensive experience in global energy operations,...
At the recent public presentation of the book “According to the President” by Mallam Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesperson, precisely on July 9, 2025, a moment of unexpected eloquence and emotion stole the spotlight. Amidst a sea of statesmen and dignitaries — including former Head of State General Yakubu...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Ministry of Education has refuted baseless online rumors claiming that the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations were canceled due to widespread malpractice, urging the public to ignore such misleading reports. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Mrs. Folasade...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- 2025 African Karate Championship has officially kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria, with over 1,000 athletes from 31 countries in attendance. The tournament, set to run from July 21 to July 28, features four categories: cadet (14-15 years), junior (16-17 years), senior, and para karate (above...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has debunked a viral video circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, showing a train coach on fire. In a statement on Sunday, NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, clarified that the incident occurred over three years ago along the...
Nigeria’s challenges cannot be solely attributed to the 1999 Constitution, according to former Chairman of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Retired Maj-Gen. IBM Haruna. In an interview, Haruna emphasized that the country’s problems are complex and multifaceted, evolving from various factors, including its diverse population...
The demise last week of Nigeria’s former president and military autocrat, Muhammadu Buhari, merited national attention. Quite justifiably, Mr. Buhari belongs in that select group of elite Nigerians on whom Nigerian history has been most kind and generous. Obviously among our few military oligarchs, Buhari was variously regarded as...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The stage is set for a thrilling semi-final match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, as Nigeria’s Super Falcons take on South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday,...
Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu paid a condolence visit to the family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. The visit was attended by several high-profile women, including the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, and wives of state governors and ministers. Senator Tinubu...
By EXACTLY OBI, Abuja- Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N1.818 trillion to the Federal Government, states, and Local Government Councils (LGs) for June. This significant revenue sharing comes after the FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Friday night. Revenue Breakdown The total distributable revenue...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their impressive 5-0 victory over Zambia, securing their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Shaibu described the Super Falcons’ performance as a...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Head Coach Rena Wakama has arrived in Abuja to join Nigeria’s Senior National Basketball women’s team, D’Tigress, as they prepare for the upcoming AfroBasket Championship in Cote D’Ivoire. Wakama made history in 2023 as the first female head coach to lead Nigeria to four consecutive...