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CSOs stress the need of LGAs achieving financial independence and increasing their own revenue generation

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For inclusive and responsible grassroots development, organisations like ActionAid Nigeria and the Clement Isong Foundation (CIF) have stressed the importance of local government councils’ financial probity, resource mobilisation, and public finance strengthening. They made the announcement in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, during a two-day meeting of the state’s local government chairmen on … Read more

Three quarterfinal matches for the 2025 Club World Cup already set

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Two teams remain in the 2025 Club World Cup quarterfinals. Their fates will be sealed in Tuesday’s final round of 16 matches. In the first round, La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid and Juventus will face off in an elimination match. In the 2017 Champions League final, Madrid prevailed 4-1 over the other European powerhouse. Borussia … Read more

Real Betis consider possible transfer for Ndidi

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Wilfred Ndidi, a midfielder for Leicester City, is reportedly being courted by Real Betis of Spain for a summer transfer. Following Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League last season, Ndidi is widely believed to be departing the club this summer. The 28-year-old’s three-year deal, which he inked last summer, has a €7 million release … Read more

2Face Idibia: “A man is not made to have sexual relations with just one woman

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Renowned Nigerian artist Innocent Idibia, better known by his stage name 2Face, has admitted that he can’t commit sexually to just one woman. Five months after breaking up with Annie Macaulay Idibia, the singer made this statement. His fellow celebs were among those who took to social media to express their dismay at the news. … Read more

Defamation of cleric allegedly led to the remand of popular Islamic scholar Kaola in Ilorin prison

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In a slander case that also involved another notable preacher, Alhaja Kafilat Kaola, a female Islamic scholar from Ibadan, was remanded at the Oke Kura Correctional Facility in Ilorin, Kwara State. Just lately, Kaola warned the public, especially those interested in Islamic knowledge, to stay away from Akeugbagold, accusing him of being a diabolical cleric. … Read more

In order to fortify grassroots governance, ALGON demands the immediate introduction of local government autonomy

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Local government autonomy should be swiftly implemented to improve grassroots governance across Nigeria, according to the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). Mr. Emmanuel Akala, speaking on behalf of ALGON National President Bello Lawal, praised President Bola Tinubu for starting the autonomy process during the 2nd Quarter Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement Forum in Abuja, … Read more

Ogun-Abiodun security is our top priority, thus we’re collaborating with the NSA to get monitoring gear

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Prince Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun State, has stated that his government is collaborating with the National Security Adviser’s office to get appropriate monitoring technology. This will allow for a rapid reaction to any security threat across the entire state. This was said by Governor Abiodun during his reception of Zone 2 AIG, Mr. Adegoke … Read more

Jigawa varsity strongly condemns the host community’s trespassing and stealing

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Members of the host community have been repeatedly stealing from the institution and damaging its facilities, which the Federal institution Dutse (FUD) has denounced. This was announced at Tuesday’s pre-convocation conference in the University Senate Chamber by Prof. Abdulkadim Sabo, Vice Chancellor of the University. He claimed that these actions endanger the campus despite the … Read more