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Subsidy removal: States’ revenues rose, but education, health spending fell — ADC’s Adio tackles governors
The combined revenues accruing to Nigerian state governments have risen from N4.8 trillion in 2022 to N15.5 trillion following the removal of petrol subsidy, but spending on education and healthcare
Saudi club hit with stadium ban, fine over Jota chants
By Adegboyega Adeleye Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been ordered to play their next two home league matches behind closed doors and fined 100,000 Saudi Riyals (£20,000) over offensive
IGP Disu proposes dedicated police desk for creative economy
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an appropriate existing structure
Eight Drown As Speed Boats Collide In Cross River
The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the collision occurred on September 6, 2026, at about 12:14 p.m. According to the
CAC Advocates Harmonisation of Beneficial Ownership Register to Curb Illicit Financial Activities, Others
*Says commission should serve as central corporate data backbone James Emejo in Abuja Registrar-General/Chief Executive, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has advocated the harmonisation and centralisation of the
Joao Pedro suffers injury, withdraws from Brazil squad
By Adegboyega Adeleye Chelsea have suffered an injury blow with striker Joao Pedro withdrawing from the Brazil squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Australia and India. The Brazilian Football
InterSociety Warns Soludo, Uzodimma, Four Other Governors of International Sanctions Over 2027 Politics
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (InterSociety) has threatened to pursue international sanctions, including possible travel restrictions to Europe and the Americas, against six Nigerian governors
ASUU faults FG, states over unpaid salaries, 2025 agreement
By James Ogunnaike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the Federal and state governments over the continued non-payment of three-and-a-half months’ salaries withheld from university lecturers and
Witsel retires from internationals after 18-year Belgium career
Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, bringing an end to a Belgium career which saw him become their second-most capped player. The 37-year-old made
FIFA to review Infantino’s shelved World Cup investment plan
By Adegboyega Adeleye FIFA has confirmed that a review of the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) investment proposal will be presented to the FIFA Council, following criticism over the lack
