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Jun

2025

FG To States: Hands Off LG Funds, Supreme Court Ruling Must Stand

FG to States: Hands Off LG Funds, Supreme Court Ruling Must Stand The Federal Government has reiterated that no state government has the legal authority to collect or manage funds meant for local government areas (LGAs). In a firm response to Osun State’s legal action, the FG maintained that all allocations from the Federation Account must be paid directly to LGAs, in strict compliance with an earlier Supreme Court judgment. The FG’s affidavit, filed at the apex court, accused Osun State of unlawfully collecting LG funds between July 2024 and February 2025. It urged the court to dismiss Osun's case,…

Jun

2025

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Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Football, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Sports, World News

Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch Nations League Trophy Portugal have lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy for the second time after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain. This follows a 2-2 draw at full-time and extra-time in a thrilling final held in Germany. The match, fiercely contested from start to finish, saw both teams create significant chances before settling matters from the spot. Portugal were flawless in the shootout, converting all five of their penalties, while Spain faltered, missing one of their four attempts. Spain struck first in the 21st minute through Martin Zubimendi,…

Jun

2025

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Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In USA

News Flash, Transportation, World News

Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In U.S A plane carrying 20 people crashed in the US state of Tennessee on Sunday, with some on board taken to hospital for injuries, according to state and federal officials. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said on X that its troopers were assisting police “at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road” “Some have been airlifted to nearby hospitals. This is an active scene,” it said, adding that more updates would follow. Pictures on social media showed a small, white plane with its nose buried into the grass and its tail broken…

Jun

2025

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NUT Urges Tinubu To Implement Welfare Packages For Teachers

Education, FGN, News Flash

NUT Urges Tinubu To Implement Welfare Packages For Teachers The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to implement welfare packages approved for teachers by his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari since 2020. The National President of the union, Comrade Audu Amba made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Amba said five years after the Federal Government promised to implement special salary structure and other welfare packages for teachers, the promises had remained unfulfilled. According to him, the unfulfilled promises is partly responsible for the broader challenges affecting…

Jun

2025

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Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-Immigration Protesters In Los Angeles

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-immigration Protesters In Los Angeles President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a presidential order deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse anti-immigration protesters in Los Angeles, California. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a statement disclosed the development as immigration raids triggered protests in Los Angeles, California. Ms Leavitt said, “These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States.’’ The White House spokesperson added, “In the wake of this violence, California’s feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.” California governor Gavin Newsom…

Jun

2025

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June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among eminent Nigerians said to be making a case for suspended Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, behind the scenes, to be returned to his position on or before June 12. Jonathan, according to sources, has engaged President Bola Tinubu in at least one telephone conversation on the need to reinstate the suspended governor on or before June 12 in the spirit of Democracy Day. The president will, according to tradition, address the nation in a broadcast on June 12. Tinubu had, on…

Jun

2025

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Civil War Not About Hatred;Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

History, News Flash, War

Civil War Not About Hatred; Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has described the Nigerian Civil War period (from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970) as the most difficult period of his life. Gowon made this known on Saturday in Abuja after being honoured with a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship, Abuja Anglican Diocese. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event has as its theme: “Men of Honour: Living with Integrity in a Culture of Deceit”.…

Jun

2025

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Why I Stopped Going To Rivers – Amechi

Birthday, Interviews, Personality, Politics

Why I Stopped Going To Rivers – Amaechi A former Minister of Transport and former two-term governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, celebrated his 60th birthday penultimate week amid fanfare. In this monitored interview, Amaechi whose critical role in opposition politics between 2013 and 2015 ultimately paved the way for the dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigerian politics, speaks on the coalition being put together against President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027, electoral reform, state capture and weaponization of poverty. He also has words of advice for the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…

Jun

2025

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Bricks, Books And Belief: Governor Alex Otti’s Works, Driving Abia’s Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure

Bricks, Books and Belief: Governor Alex Otti's Works, Driving Abia's Future Governor Alex Otti's week exemplified decisive leadership through concrete action and moral vision. He inaugurated critical infrastructure projects like the 5.95km Umuahia-Onuimo Bridge Road and launched the Umuopara Ring Road to connect erosion-affected communities, while grassroots support surged with over 10,000 residents at the Isialangwa Civic Reception and plans announced for an Abiriba tribute. His administration prioritized flood resilience in high-risk areas, clarified the holistic Abia Airport City development, and celebrated integrity by honoring an immigration officer who rejected a ₦10M bribe. Simultaneously, First Lady Priscilla Otti extended compassion…

Jun

2025

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Governor Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of New Governor’s Office, Residence, Expansion Of Tower To Onuimo Road

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure

‎GOVERNOR OTTI INSPECTS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, RESIDENCE, EXPANSION OF TOWER TO ONUIMO ROAD. ‎‎Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday, June 7th, inspected the construction of a new Governor's Office and Residence at Government House, Umuahia, the State capital.‎‎Recall that a few weeks ago, while speaking during a Sabbath Worship at the Unity Chapel, Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti disclosed that construction of a brand new Governor's Office and Residence has commenced.‎‎The Governor, accompanied by some of his friends and political associates, made an unscheduled visit to the project sites being managed by…