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States Receive More FAAC Revenue, But Development Still Lags

Nigeria’s states have received significantly higher allocations from the Federation Account since the removal of the petrol subsidy, but concerns remain over whether the increased revenue is translating into improved living conditions for citizens. FAAC distributions rose from N10.09 trillion in 2023 to N15.26 trillion in 2024 and N21.90 trillion in 2025. The 36 states also received N4.54 trillion in the first six months of 2026, according to figures cited by The PUNCH. However, the increase in revenue has been […]

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Argentina FA to Halt Matches in 10th Minute for Messi Tribute

The Argentine Football Association has announced that all matches across its men’s and women’s competitions on the next matchday will be stopped in the 10th minute to honour Lionel Messi. The one-minute stoppage will feature a round of applause celebrating Messi’s contribution and achievements with the Argentina national team. The choice of the 10th minute is a tribute to Messi’s iconic No. 10 jersey, which he has worn throughout his international career. Messi has enjoyed a remarkable career with Argentina, […]

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Fabregas Named Serie A Coach of the Year After Como’s Historic Season

Cesc Fabregas has been named Serie A Coach of the Year after guiding Como to a historic fourth-place finish in the 2025/26 season. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder received the award at the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC ceremony in Milan on Wednesday. Como finished fourth with 71 points, securing Champions League qualification for the first time in the club’s history. Fabregas, 39, becomes only the third non-Italian manager to win the award, following Sweden’s Sven-Göran Eriksson and Portugal’s […]

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Reps Panel Clears Gbajabiamila Over Fake Agency

The House of Representatives panel investigating the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council has cleared the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, of involvement in the activities of the purported agency. The Ad Hoc Committee said it found no evidence that Gbajabiamila established, approved or participated in the activities of the organisation. The committee chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, said the investigation showed that Gbajabiamila instead alerted security and investigative agencies after concerns about the organisation were brought to his […]

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INEC Raises Alarm Over AI Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned that artificial intelligence-powered disinformation could threaten the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the growing use of AI to create fake audio, videos and images could mislead voters and spread false political information rapidly. He said the commission was conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems as part of preparations for the 2027 elections. Amupitan also disclosed that INEC was considering a mock […]

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Federal Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage

The Federal Workers Forum has called on the Federal Government to increase the minimum wage for federal civil servants from N70,000 to N300,000, citing the rising cost of living. The group made the demand in a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly. The forum also proposed a maximum salary of N1.5 million for Level 17 officers, arguing that the current salary structure no longer reflects the economic realities facing federal workers. According to the workers, the […]

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Lagos Unveils Three-Year HIV Prevention and Treatment Plan

Lagos State has unveiled its 2025–2027 HIV Strategic Plan aimed at strengthening HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care across the state. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Dr Folakemi Animashaun, said the plan would provide a framework for coordinating HIV programmes, resources and partnerships towards achieving measurable results by 2027. She said while Lagos had recorded progress in HIV prevention, testing and treatment, gaps remained in reaching underserved communities, expanding testing, linking people living with […]

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12 Governors Set to Leave Office With N5.3tn Debt Burden

Twelve state governors whose tenures will end in 2027 and early 2028 are set to leave behind a combined debt burden of about N5.3 trillion, according to data from the Debt Management Office. The affected states are Adamawa, Yobe, Nasarawa, Kwara, Ogun, Gombe, Bauchi, Lagos, Borno, Oyo, Imo and Bayelsa. The DMO data showed that the 12 states had a combined domestic debt of N2.16 trillion as of the first quarter of 2026, while their external debt stood at about […]

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Navy Arrests 12 Over Illegal Recruitment Scheme in Akwa Ibom

The Nigerian Navy has arrested 12 people over an alleged illegal recruitment and training scheme in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The suspects include six alleged organisers, five trainees and one cadet of the Merchant Seaman Academy. The Navy said the arrests followed intelligence on the activities of a purported Nigeria Coast Guard Academy at Uwa West, Essien Udim. The operation was carried out on August 31 by the Nigerian Navy in collaboration with the Nigerian […]

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