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How FG, states, LGAs shared N1.969trn December earnings
A total sum of N1.969 trillion, being the December 2025 Federation Account revenue, has been shared among the Federal Government, states and local government councils. This was disclosed in a communiqué from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, made available on Monday by Director Press and Public Relations, Office of the…
Read More »NPF Pensions doles out N97.5bn to 30,000 retirees, target quicker processing time
By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Over 30,000 retired police officers have received a combined N97.5 billion in pension and retirement benefits, according to NPF Pensions Limited, the pension manager for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The disclosure came during the 2026 pre-retirement seminar organised by the pension firm in Lagos,…
Read More »17 feared dead as Boko Haram strikes 2 Borno LGAs
At least 17 residents have been confirmed dead after suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched fresh attacks on communities in Guzamala and Nganzai local government areas of Borno State, triggering new fears in already fragile resettled zones. Authorities said the victims were discovered during search and recovery operations carried out after…
Read More »How coup plotters planned to kill Pres. Tinubu, arrest me — Defence Minister Reveals
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has revealed that suspects behind the recently foiled coup plot allegedly planned violent actions against President Bola Tinubu and top security officials, including himself, as part of what he described as a poorly conceived takeover attempt. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels…
Read More »Coup: Detained officers knew the consequences — Defence Minister
…Military moves to court-martial… …..fates of 1990 coup plotters Photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa By Didimoko A. Didimoko Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has said military officers detained over an alleged coup plot were fully aware of the seriousness of their actions and will face trial under military law. Speaking…
Read More »Gunmen burn police station, church, abduct worshippers in Niger
By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Fear and confusion gripped Agwara town in Niger State on Sunday morning after armed men stormed the area, set key buildings on fire and abducted several residents during an overnight attack. Agwara, which serves as the headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area, came under siege around…
Read More »Urban internet speeds rise to 20.5Mbps in Q4 2025 — NCC
Nigeria’s average internet download speed in urban areas increased to 20.5 megabits per second in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 19Mbps recorded in the third quarter, according to the latest Industry Performance Report released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The report, however, showed a decline in internet…
Read More »NLC, TUC back FCT workers, insist strike continues amid dispute with Wike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have urged workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to defend their rights with courage and dignity amid an ongoing dispute with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the two…
Read More »Police arrest two suspected armed robbers, recover stolen vehicles
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers in Ibadan, recovering several vehicles believed to have been stolen during their operations across the state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, stating that the suspects are dismissed…
Read More »Falana Slams Military Over Coup Plot Reversal, Demands Apology to Nigerians
Renowned human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has criticised the Nigerian military for failing to apologise to Nigerians after initially dismissing reports of a coup plot, only to later confirm that an alleged plan to overthrow the government was uncovered. Falana made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking on…
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