Allocation alone can’t guarantee prosperity for states — Oyedele
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has said federal allocations alone cannot guarantee prosperity for states, urging governments to develop sustainable sources of revenue and drive economic growth. Oyedele stated this at the 2026 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) conference […]
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Iran’s armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military
Iran’s armed forces on Wednesday warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military, saying it would be tantamount to joining American military operations.
Court nullifies PENGASSAN Chevron election, orders fresh poll
By Jimoh Babatunde The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has nullified the September 16, 2025 election conducted by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for its Chevron branch and ordered the association to conduct a fresh poll within 30 days of the judgment. The court also directed the […]
Minister’s aide tackles Deji, says Abuja flooding predates Wike
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticism of the FCT Administration following flooding in parts of Abuja after a heavy downpour on Saturday. Olayinka argued that flooding in the nation’s capital predated Wike’s tenure as FCT minister, […]
24 bandits killed as Army, DSS, vigilantes foil mass Kidnap in Katsina community, rescue victims
At least 24 bandits were killed on Tuesday after soldiers of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina Community Watch Corps foiled an attempt to mass-kidnap persons in Gidan Bawa village, Kandarawa Ward, Bakori Local Government Area of the state. According to a security source, the operation followed sustained intelligence […]
Five Premier League stars to watch as new season begins
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign.
