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Katsina Projects N95.77bn IGR to Fund 2027 Budget
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government has projected an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N95.77 billion to finance its N828,638,844,091.48 2027 budget. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda revealed this while
Abdulrahman’s Political Crisis Cannot Be Wished Away
Adeniyi Ìṣhọlá I ordinarily would not have bothered responding to Oloriewe Raheem Adedoyin’s rejoinder to my article, “Has Abdulrahman fallen out of favour with Tinubu?” A rejoinder deserves the courtesy
Don’t just focus on profits, Tinubu tells banks
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief President Bola Tinubu has challenged Nigerian banks to rethink their approach to risk and play a more active role in driving economic growth and
‘You’ve had enough; someone handsome raped you’ – Nigerian migrant Gift Oladele tells British girl
A teenager has recalled the terrifying moment she was dragged into the woods and raped by a Nigerian migrant, who dodged deportation because it would ‘breach his human rights’, DailyMail
Air Peace Emerges Africa’s Fastest-Growing Major Airline As Capacity Jumps 55%
Nigeria’s Air Peace has emerged as the fastest-growing airline among Africa’s 10 largest carriers by scheduled seat capacity, after expanding its capacity by nearly 55 per cent in one year.
Sam Amadi: Nigerian Politicians Avoid Debates Because They Don’t Think It Wins Elections
Dr. Sam Amadi says Nigerian politicians are reluctant to participate in public debates because the country’s electoral system does not always make policy discussions central to winning elections. Speaking during
ADC Calls For Probe Into N33.75bn Social Intervention Payments
The African Democratic Congress has called for a comprehensive investigation into N33.75 billion in social intervention payments flagged by the Auditor-General for the Federation, citing concerns over the verification of
Russia says Putin, Trump had ‘frank’ call after US envoys visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump had an “extremely frank” phone call on Tuesday, after US negotiators visited Moscow over the weekend, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told
Sir Tom Jones Says ITV Removed Him From ‘The Voice UK’ Against His Wish
Sir Tom Jones has said ITV decided to remove him from The Voice UK, claiming the broadcaster cited financial difficulties related to insurance. The 86-year-old Welsh singer made the comments
2027: Christians, Muslims, traditionalists unite in prayer for Tinubu, Hamzat
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Christians, Muslims and traditional worshippers gathered in Lagos on Tuesday to pray for peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr.
