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26 Feb 25

JUST IN: We will no longer bear unpaid liabilities, FG warns States

The Federal Government has warned that it will no longer take responsibility for unpaid liabilities incurred by State Governments. To address this issue, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, urged States to plug revenue leakages to enhance revenue generation and collection. “This will ensure that…

26 Feb 25

Woman arrested over N523,600 ATM card fraud in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have arrested a female suspect allegedly involved in an Automated Teller Machine debit card swap worth over N500,000 in Port Harcourt. The command, in a statement in Port Harcourt on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, identified the suspect as 35-year-old Blessing…

26 Feb 25

Police arrest pastor, one other for seven-year-old murder in Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday arrested two suspects, Pastor Ijebor Simon (45 years) and Destiny Okojabhole (23 years), over the murder of seven-year-old Evans Okojabhole. According to a statement by the state command PPRO, Moses Yamu, the incident was reported by the deceased father, John Okhojibole, of the…

25 Feb 25

NDA warns Kaduna residents ahead of shooting exercise

The Nigerian Defence Academy has warned residents of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando in Kaduna State to steer clear of its open range during an upcoming shooting exercise. The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa, announced in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Kaduna.…

25 Feb 25

Police Condemn Officer For Brandishing Rifle, Begin Probe

The Ebonyi State Police Command has begun an investigation over the viral video of an officer brandishing a rifle while having an altercation with someone. The video involved an officer driving a tricycle, who during an altercation with his passengers, brandished his rifle. The incident happened on Saturday along the…

25 Feb 25

Critically-Ill Pope Francis Showing ‘Slight Improvement,’ Says Vatican

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was showing a “slight improvement”, the Vatican said Monday, while cautioning that doctors would not offer a prognosis. Amid global concern over the 88-year-old’s health, the Vatican said in its evening bulletin that “the critical clinical conditions of the…

24 Feb 25

Slot Wary Of Premier League Dangers Despite ‘Big’ Man City Win

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said the depth of quality in the Premier League means his side can take nothing for granted despite opening up an 11-point lead with a 2-0 win at Manchester City on Sunday. Second-placed Arsenal have a game in hand on the leaders, but Slot’s men took a giant…

24 Feb 25

Gunmen shoot Delta pastor, abduct six worshippers

Six worshippers have been abducted after some yet-to-be-identified gunmen invaded a church at Asagba Ogwashi in Delta State and shot a pastor. PUNCH Metro gathered on Sunday that the gunmen stormed the Elyon Paradise Ministry Church, Asagba Ogwashi, during the Friday vigil. A source said the kidnapped six members of…

23 Feb 25

APC to FG: don’t release Osun LG allocation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the federal government to withhold allocations meant for local government councils in Osun State until judicially reinstated elected officials assume office. The party condemned last Saturday’s local government election in the state, accusing Governor Ademola Adeleke of violating his oath of office by conducting…

23 Feb 25

Nigeria, China sign 7.6b Euros clean energy deal

Nigeria and China have signed a €7.6 billion green hydrogen energy agreement aimed at gradually transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy in line with global best practices. The landmark deal was formalized over the weekend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, between the Federal Government, APPL Hydrogen Limited (AHL), and LONGi…

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JUST IN: We will no longer bear unpaid liabilities, FG warns States

Woman arrested over N523,600 ATM card fraud in Rivers

Police arrest pastor, one other for seven-year-old murder in Edo

NDA warns Kaduna residents ahead of shooting exercise

Police Condemn Officer For Brandishing Rifle, Begin Probe

Critically-Ill Pope Francis Showing ‘Slight Improvement,’ Says Vatican

Slot Wary Of Premier League Dangers Despite ‘Big’ Man City Win

Gunmen shoot Delta pastor, abduct six worshippers

APC to FG: don’t release Osun LG allocation

Nigeria, China sign 7.6b Euros clean energy deal

Nigeria beat Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win Unity Cup

ADC: Obasanjo-aligned, ‘untainted’ by APC: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai’s possible 2027 vehicle?

PDP: How Makinde, Wike fell apart

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