FG, states, LGAs shared record N3trn in July – FAAC
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) says a total of N3.007 trillion was shared among the federal government, states, and local government areas (LGAs) in July. The figure represents the…
Food inflation hits 10-month high of 20.31% in July
Nigeria’s food inflation rate accelerated sharply to 20.31 per cent year-on-year in July 2026, reaching its highest level in 10 months and highlighting persistent pressure on households and businesses despite…
Edo man arrested for sodomising 12-year-old boy
A 42-year-old man who identified himself as Oji Okoro has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Command for allegedly sodomising a 12-year-old boy. Okoro was paraded alongside…
INEC to deploy 1.4 million ad hoc staff for 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans to deploy about 1.4 million ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general election. The commission made this known on Tuesday when…
FCCPC probes cement price manipulation as costs soar
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says preliminary findings from an investigation into Nigeria’s cement market have raised concerns over possible manipulation of prices in the sector. The…
Doctor explains palliative care after Ogogo’s daughters claim hospitals refused treatment
A doctor, Olusina Ajidahun, has spoken on claims by the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, that hospitals have refused to continue treating their…
Atiku absent as Tinubu, Obi, Sowore sign 2027 peace accord
Absence of ADC candidate raises questions as major contenders pledge issue-based campaigns ahead of crucial presidential election Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar was conspicuously absent on Tuesday as President Bola Tinubu,…
Osun Poll: I refused Dangote, Akpabio’s plea to delete tweets — Davido
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that top political and business leaders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, reached out to…
NDLEA arrests ‘KC Luxury’ over N39bn cocaine seizure in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as “KC Luxury,” over his alleged…
UNIZIK probes sexual misconduct claim against lecturer
Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State has expressed sadness about alleged physical assault and attack on a yet-to-be identified lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies,…
