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FAAC deadlock: States’ rejection of ₦1.9trn stalls January revenue sharing

FAAC revenue distribution for January stalled as states reject ₦1.9trn allocation. States demand higher FAAC payout, citing stronger December 2025 accruals. Delay hits salaries, stalling January payments to public sector…

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FG revokes 1,263 mineral licences over annual service fees default

FG revokes 1,263 mineral licences spanning exploration, mining, quarry and small-scale leases for failure to pay annual service fees. Solid Minerals Minister Dele Alake says the revocation targets speculators, opens…

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Northern CAN, Christian clerics reject calls for sack of INEC chair

Northern CAN rejects Shari’ah Council’s demand for INEC chair’s removal Christian clerics warn against politicising religion ahead of 2027 elections Groups insist competence, not faith, should guide leadership of INEC…

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JUST IN: Court Approves Yahaya Bello’s Travel to Mecca for 2026 Lesser Hajj

Federal High Court grants former Kogi State governor permission to perform Hajj Passport temporarily released from March 13 for 10 days Bello continues to face EFCC charges for alleged misappropriation…

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Sharia Council Warns INEC: No Compromised Elections Will Be Recognised in 2027

Sharia Council vows to reject elections lacking integrity ahead of 2027 polls Council highlights insecurity, economic hardship, and public distrust as national crises Urges ethical governance, equitable fiscal policies, and…

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Naira Redesign Trial: Court Fixes 10 Days To Wrap Up EFCC Case Against Emefiele

Emefiele naira redesign trial enters final stretch as court allocates 10 hearing days EFCC witness confirms Buhari’s approval, insists redesign was to be done locally Court urges counsels to keep…

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AFCON 2025 Final: CAF Suspends Hakimi, Thiaw, Slams Heavy Fines on Senegal, Morocco

AFCON 2025 final sanctions see CAF suspend Hakimi and Senegal coach Pape Thiaw Senegal, Morocco fined as CAF cites unsporting conduct, referee harassment and crowd misconduct CAF rejects Morocco’s protest…

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Iyabo Obasanjo joins APC in Ogun State

Former Ogun Central senator completes APC e-registration in Ifo Local Government Move fuels fresh speculation ahead of the 2027 general elections Ogun APC says membership exercise is open to all…

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Oborevwori Swears In Six Judges, Warns Against Erosion of Public Trust in Judiciary

Oborevwori says loss of public confidence in the judiciary threatens peace, law and order in Delta Six judges sworn in for the Delta State High Court and Customary Court of…

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APC administration worse than military rule — Atiku

Ex-VP Atiku says current govt has damaged Nigeria’s national life He speaks at launch of ADC book in Abuja Calls for new political coalition to rescue Nigeria Former Vice President…

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