States, LGs slash ₦547.5bn bank debts as FAAC inflows jump

States and LGs cut bank debts by ₦547.5bn in one year amid rising FAAC inflows CBN data show lenders’ exposure fell from ₦2.68tn to ₦2.13tn year-on-year High interest rates and…

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Makinde wrecked PDP in South-West, abused power – Fayose

Fayose accuses Makinde of abusing power and crippling PDP structures in the South-West. Former Ekiti governor claims party loyalists were sidelined after Makinde’s emergence. Fayose reaffirms loyalty to Wike, rules…

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NASS Explains Tax Laws Process Amid Public Outcry

National Assembly explains how the new tax and revenue laws were passed and gazetted Review focuses only on internal legislative procedures, not the laws themselves Committees begin verification of harmonised…

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Nigeria Will Overcome Banditry in 2026 — Akpabio Assures Nigerians

Akpabio expresses confidence Nigeria will defeat banditry in 2026. Calls for unity and peace among Nigerians across all divides. Links Christmas message to hope and national renewal. Urges support for…

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Explosion Hits Kwara, Five Wounded, Four Buildings Damaged

Explosion strikes Offa, Kwara State late on Christmas night. Five people injured, including a woman and her young daughter. Four buildings damaged after suspected ordnance incident. Police rule out bomb…

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ASUU, FG Reach Breakthrough, End 16-Year Renegotiation Crisis

ASUU and FG finally resolve the long-running 2009 agreement renegotiation. 40% salary increase approved for university academic staff. New pension structure allows professors retire at 70 on full salary. Agreement…

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FIFA Rejects Nigeria’s Appeal Over DR Congo Players, Ends Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes

FIFA rejects Nigeria appeal over alleged ineligible DR Congo players Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup bid ends after playoff defeat in Rabat World football body cites lack of evidence on…

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FG Confirms Nigeria Provided Intelligence for US Military Strike on ISIS in Sokoto

FG confirms Nigeria supplied intelligence for US airstrike on ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar says operation was a joint Nigeria–US effort President Tinubu approved strike,…

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US Lawmaker Warns More Action May Follow as Trump Orders Airstrikes on ISIS

US lawmaker Riley Moore reacts to Trump-ordered airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria Says the strikes are only the first step if violence continues Claims the operation targets terrorism threatening Nigerians…

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Alteration claims: National Assembly orders re-gazetting of tax laws

National Assembly directs Clerk to re-gazette tax laws amid alleged alterations. Move follows claims that gazetted copies differ from versions passed by lawmakers. House ad hoc committee begins institutional review…

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