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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a record N2.001 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue generated in July 2025 — the highest monthly allocation so far this year. The disbursement was confirmed on Friday during the FAAC’s August meeting in Abuja. The funds were drawn from various statutory revenue sources including Value Added Tax (VAT), the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and foreign exchange gains. According to a statement by Mr. Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), the distributable revenue comprised…

In a bid to deepen cultural ties, boost economic cooperation, and address domestic labor challenges, the Japanese government has officially designated the city of Kisarazu as the “hometown” for Nigerians seeking to live and work in Japan. The announcement came during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), where similar designations were also made for Tanzania (Nagai), Ghana (Sanjo), and Mozambique (Imabari). As part of the initiative, Japan will introduce a special visa program targeting highly skilled, innovative, and talented Nigerian youth. Artisans and blue-collar workers willing to upskill will also be eligible under this new visa category.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the Federal Government’s approval of N142 billion for constructing bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, calling it another example of misplaced priorities and poor leadership. In a statement titled “N142 Billion for Bus Terminals” issued on Friday, Obi argued that the move reflects a troubling mismanagement of the nation’s limited resources.” The success or failure of any nation’s development depends on how its resources are prioritized,” Obi said. “Approving N142 billion for just six bus terminals highlights a lack of competence, focus, and leadership.” He contrasted the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian military has recorded a significant breakthrough in its internal security operations with the arrest of a notorious wanted bandit, Adamu Buba, also known as ‘Mai Pankshin’, along with 13 members of his gang. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed the arrest on Friday, noting that the suspects were behind numerous deadly attacks and criminal operations across Plateau and Kaduna States. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, the arrests were carried out by troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) during coordinated raids on terror cells and criminal hideouts in Plateau’s Riyom,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have recovered a Toyota Sienna van containing items suspected to be cannabis and other exhibits during a routine stop-and-search operation. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ben Hundeyin, via the Command’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday. According to the statement, officers attached to the Ojo Division intercepted an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna during a patrol on August 15, 2025. While requesting the driver’s identification and vehicle documents, the driver suddenly fled the scene with the car key, abandoning the vehicle. A subsequent…

By Deborah Nnamdi Tragedy struck the Amakpu Okuku community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday morning, as a man identified simply as Odomma was found dead, allegedly after taking his own life. Odomma, believed to be in his 50s and a father of four, earned a living selling water in jerry cans and buckets. According to residents, he had been struggling with severe financial hardship and could no longer provide for his family. His body was discovered hanging in an unfinished building near his home by passersby early in the morning. Villagers said Odomma had…

Fifteen years after it was abandoned, the iconic Hotel Presidential in Enugu sprang back to life on Thursday as Governor Peter Mbah officially commissioned the renovated facility. He declared that his administration is building an economy driven by talent and hard work, not privilege or luck. Originally constructed by the administration of Dr. Michael Okpara during the era of the old Eastern Region, the 100-room Hotel Presidential had fallen into disrepair since 2008, with past efforts at rehabilitation hampered by funding constraints and legal disputes. However, under a concession arrangement with Amber Hospitality, the Mbah administration successfully revitalized the landmark…

Detectives from the Ilasan Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five individuals connected to a car-snatching incident, along with a sixth suspect who purchased the stolen vehicle. The incident occurred on August 1, 2025, when a taxi driver reported being robbed at gunpoint by three men who had hired his services along Platinum Way, Jakande, Lekki. The suspects made away with his black Toyota Corolla, leaving him stranded. Following an investigation, police arrested the following suspects: Favour Sunday (25), Ikot Moses (28), Dickson Ighobue Harrison (35), Daniel Jonathan (26), and Joshua Adedamola (27). The stolen vehicle was…

By Deborah Nnamdi A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that corporal punishment remains alarmingly widespread across the globe, posing serious risks to children’s health, development, and well-being. According to the report, titled “Corporal Punishment of Children: The Public Health Impact,” an estimated 1.2 billion children aged 0 to 18 years are subjected to physical punishment at home each year. The findings show that 17% of those children experience the most severe forms, including being hit on the head, face, or ears, or being struck hard and repeatedly. The report analyzed data from 58 countries, revealing…

Photo: Femi Fani-Kayode, former aviation minister – Nigeria By Gabriel Efe Everywhere you turn in Nigeria today, anger seems to be the first language. From street confrontations caught on camera to viral clips of uniformed officers clashing with citizens, we are increasingly meeting one another with hostility. The past weeks alone have thrown up troubling reminders: the spat between KWAM 1 and KWAM 2, the controversial case of an Anambra youth corps member, the video of FRSC officers brutalising a motorist, and another clip of a woman at an FRSC office threatening to beat everyone in sight. In August 2020,…