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The Subnational Question: How States Can Turn the FAAC Surge into Devt
Any serious conversation about Nigeria’s states should begin with the development indices. The National Bureau of Statistics’ Multidimensional Poverty Index found 133 million Nigerians, 63 percent of the population, poor
Mutfwang approves fresh appointments, names 14 liaison officers
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the appointment of a Chairman, members of commissions, a Senior Special Assistant and 14 Liaison Officers across various parts of
18-yr-old arrested over alleged plot to kidnap Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was among 26 wealthy individuals allegedly targeted in a kidnapping plot uncovered by French authorities. French newspaper Le Parisien reported that the alleged plot was
Fury brands Joshua ‘coward’ as blockbuster fight talks stall
By Adegboyega Adeleye Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua a “coward” and accused his fellow British heavyweight of “conning everybody” as negotiations for their long-awaited all-British showdown continue. Fury made
Trump says he’s glad Prince Harry, Meghan left US, wouldn’t take them back
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the United States — though adding that if he were part of the British royal
Arms smuggling: Trace supply chain, stop weapons at source — SEREC to FG
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa LAGOS — The Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has urged the Federal Government to move beyond intercepting illegal firearms at Nigerian ports and trace the entire
After Initial Denial, Police Backtrack, Defend Use of Tear Gas on Lagos Pensioners
* CSO decries violent attack, use of tear gas on pensioners Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has defended the use of tear gas on pensioners in Lagos State
2027: Flogging threat may turn voters against APC — PDP
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the reported threat by Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, to flog people who
2027: Wike vows to deliver Rivers, Abuja for Tinubu
By Caleb Ayemere The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has asserted that he remains in absolute command of the political structures across both Rivers State and
2027: If PDP used threats like APC, it wouldn’t have won in 2015 — ADC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned the reported threat by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, to flog those
