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The Federal Government disbursed a total of ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure development and security interventions nationwide. The disclosure was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Mr Daniel Bwala, in a statement shared on his verified social media handle. According to Bwala, the funds were released […]

The Taraba State Government has explained the deduction made from the January salaries of civil servants, saying the funds were meant to cover the cost of producing Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) forms. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Jalingo after a meeting with the Joint Council. The statement was signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment and Records Office under the Head of Service, Mr […]

Celebrity fashion designer Victoria James, popularly known as Veekee James, and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. The couple announced the pregnancy in a video shared on Tuesday on Veekee James’ official Instagram page. In the post, the designer expressed gratitude as she revealed the news to her followers. “And two shall become three. Indeed this is what only God can do,” she wrote, alongside hashtags […]

Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of work by affected employees across the FCT. The resolution was communicated in a circular issued on Tuesday to all affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja. The circular was jointly signed by the Secretary-General of the TUC, Mr […]

The Biafran Independence Movement (IPOB) explained the reasons for the general strike that took place on Monday, February 2, 2026, in parts of Anambra State. The strike, organized in solidarity with traders affected by the closure of the main market in Onitsha, was welcomed by the group. In a statement released Tuesday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the IPOB emphasized that the strike was fully respected despite attempts by the […]

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States, according to Iranian media reports on Monday. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump reiterated his warning that no agreement would be reached. The Iranian news agency Fars reported that Pezeshkian authorized talks on Iran's nuclear program following increasing diplomatic pressure and escalating tensions between the two countries. This information, citing a government source, was also published […]

The unions and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, have settled their dispute. The strike has ended, and the affected employees in Abuja can return to work immediately. The agreement was announced in a circular distributed Tuesday to all local branches of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) within the FCT. The circular, jointly signed by TUC General Secretary Nuhu Toro and Acting […]

Nine men accused of orchestrating the deadly June 2025 attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State have pleaded not guilty to multiple terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government. The suspects — Ado Lawal Mohammed Dunu, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, Yakubu Adamu, Mohammed Musa, Abubakar Adamu, Shuaibu Adamu, Isa Yusuf Nagogo, Ado Mohammed Saidu, and Jibril Bako — entered their pleas on Monday before the court […]

The 2026 Grammy Awards have concluded with African music once again taking centre stage, although Nigerian artistes left the ceremony without a win. Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr were among the nominees in the Best African Music Performance category. However, South African singer Tyla won the award with her song “Push 2 Start”, edging out Burna Boy’s “Love”, Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay, and Ayra Starr’s “Gimme Dat” […]