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Nigeria has achieved a remarkable N20.59 trillion in revenue over the past eight months, marking its best fiscal performance in years

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On Wednesday, the Presidency revealed that Nigeria’s fiscal performance has reached new heights, with N20.59 trillion in revenues generated from January to August 2025. The data shows a significant 40.5 percent increase compared to N14.6 trillion during the same timeframe in 2024, with non-oil revenue sources contributing N15.69 trillion, which accounts for three-quarters of the … Read more

Negotiations for an out-of-court settlement between the Niger State government and Badeggi FM have fallen through, leading Justice Mohammed Mohammed to withdraw from the case

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It’s important to note that the Niger State government initiated this settlement attempt, with their lawyer, Jacob Johnson Usman SAN, informing the court about their decision to seek an amicable resolution in case number NSHC/M/0296/2025, which was filed on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Both parties had agreed to explore this option and were set to … Read more

The United States has committed $32.5 million to help alleviate hunger in Borno, located in northern Nigeria

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This humanitarian aid has been approved to address the hunger crisis in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northern region, especially in Borno state. According to the U.S. mission to Nigeria, this funding will provide food and nutritional assistance to internally displaced individuals in the northeast, where communities have suffered from over a decade of insurgency. The aid is … Read more

Currently, 23,659 Nigerians are reported missing, according to the ICRC

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has revealed that 23,659 individuals have disappeared throughout Nigeria. During an event in Yola on Saturday, the ICRC noted that this situation persists despite ongoing efforts to reunite missing individuals with their families, a separation often caused by armed conflicts and various forms of violence. Mr. Benson … Read more

Collaborate with governors and local government leaders to connect with authentic farmers – Abia monarch advises Nigerian government

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The Federal Government has been urged to work alongside governors and local government Chairmen across the nation to provide funding and resources to real farmers, in order to prevent these funds from being misappropriated by unscrupulous middlemen. Eze Linus Nto Mbah, the Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, made this statement on … Read more

Stop making excuses, and inaugurate the Pencom Board — NLC urges Tinubu

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The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cease making excuses and to officially inaugurate the board of the Pension Commission. This statement was made by NLC president, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday. This plea comes in light of reports indicating that both Pencom and Tinubu’s administration have yet to establish the … Read more

FG may not reimburse Anambra for expenses on federal roads – Soludo

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Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has disclosed that the federal government might not compensate the state for the funds used in building a section of federal road within the state. The governor made this announcement on Wednesday during a statewide address to mark the 34th anniversary of the state’s establishment. While speaking at the … Read more

Judiciary staff in Kwara have decided to suspend their strike action and will return to work on Thursday

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On Wednesday, the striking Judiciary staff in Kwara State, represented by JUSUN, called off their three-day strike after engaging in negotiations with the state government, as reported by Naijtrial. A statement from the union’s Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Ahmad Gold, in Ilorin on Wednesday, noted, “This decision comes after the assurance given by the Kwara … Read more

Ajaero is accused of plotting to impose Olaye on Edo NLC after the latter rejected his caretaker committee

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Comrade Joe Ajaero, national president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), recently appointed a five-person caretaker committee, but the Edo State chapter of the NLC has rejected it. State council members Comrade Bernard Egwakhide (Chairman of the Edo NLC) and Comrade Omole Osahon (Assistant Secretary) issued a statement urging the public to ignore the committee, … Read more