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NIGERIA DISAGREES WITH WORLD BANK OVER ₦7.7tn DEBT INTEREST PAYMENTS

NIGERIA DISAGREES WITH WORLD BANK OVER ₦7.7tn DEBT INTEREST PAYMENTS

The Federal Government has disagreed with the World Bank on the latter’s concerns that interest payments of N7.7tn in the first half of 2026 threaten the country’s debt sustainability. The ministry stated its position in…

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Makinde, FG bicker over ‘withheld’ N250b NLNG allocation

Makinde, FG bicker over ‘withheld’ N250b NLNG allocation

Presidency has accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of misleading the public over federal revenue allocations, recalling his description of increased Federation Account inflows to states as “voodoo”. It also dismissed his claim that the…

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Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Manchester United

Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Manchester United

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club’s hierarchy. After United’s Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday Martinez said that the club had left head…

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Federal Govt, States, LGs Share ₦2.4trn September 2026 Revenue

Federal Govt, States, LGs Share ₦2.4trn September 2026 Revenue

A total sum of N2.428 trillion, being September 2026 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. A statement from the Office of the Accountant-General of the…

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UN Secretary General Guterres Presents $14bn Budget To Ibrahim-Led Committee

UN Secretary General Guterres Presents $14bn Budget To Ibrahim-Led Committee

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has presented a proposed $14 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the General Assembly’s budget committee, chaired by Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim. Presenting…

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EVERTON OWNERS CONSIDER SELLING CLUB TWO YEARS AFTER TAKEOVER

EVERTON OWNERS CONSIDER SELLING CLUB TWO YEARS AFTER TAKEOVER

Everton owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control. The American group completed a takeover of the club in 2024 in a deal believed…

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OLUBADAN URGES FG TO RESURCITATE UCH MORIBUND FACILITIES TO WORLD CLASS STANDARD

OLUBADAN URGES FG TO RESURCITATE UCH MORIBUND FACILITIES TO WORLD CLASS STANDARD

His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) has urged the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health to resuscitate the health facilities in University Teaching Hospital UCH) to the world class standard.…

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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY- Ebonyi Teachers Demand Urgent Recruitment, Payment Of Arrears

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY- Ebonyi Teachers Demand Urgent Recruitment, Payment Of Arrears

Teachers across Ebonyi State have called on the state government to urgently address critical manpower shortages in public schools and clear all outstanding salary arrears to boost morale and raise educational standards. The appeal was…

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Panic As Abductors Of Oyo Corps Members Demand ₦50m Ransom For Each Victim

Panic As Abductors Of Oyo Corps Members Demand ₦50m Ransom For Each Victim

  Families of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from Oyo State have been thrown into panic after kidnappers reportedly demanded a combined N50 million ransom for each of their victims abducted along the…

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Fake Agency Scandal- Adeyemi finally appears in court for arraignment

Fake Agency Scandal- Adeyemi finally appears in court for arraignment

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of creating and operating a purported government agency, has finally appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment after several failed attempts to bring him before the court.…

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