The Federation Account Revenue has disclosed that it shared a total sum of N1.659 trillion among the three tiers of government: Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils as May 2025 revenue. The Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, made this disclosure in a communique he signed and issued on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025. The revenue was shared at the June 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The breakdown showed that the N1.659 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N863.895 billion,…
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By Jude Ndukwe Many have argued that there is no morality in politics; not only in our clime but also in other otherwise politically sophisticated climes like the West. Those who argue along this line would always be quick to refer to the saying that “the end justifies the means.” In other words, they consider politics to be a do or die affair where, according to Shakespeare in one of his all-time intriguing books, Macbeth, said “Fair is foul and foul is fair.” To a typical politician and their likes, power is the ultimate end of politics, not necessarily to serve…
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has called on the Ondo State Government and security agencies to arrest and punish those responsible for the masquerade invasion of an Imam’s House and Mosque in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Ondo State. MUSWEN made the call in a press statement on Monday, 16 June, 2025. In the statement, jointly signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, Executive Secretary/CEO, MUSWEN said “Such acts, if left unaddressed, risk escalating communal tensions and eroding the harmony that Ondo State is known for.” The statement, titled “MUSWEN Calls for Investigation and Justice…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has commissioned its new State Office Complex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The office complex was commissioned by the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, with the support of the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri. Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Diri commended the NDDC for acquiring and upgrading the building to provide a conducive working environment for its staff. He stated: “We are happy to have this befitting edifice in Yenagoa, acquired by the NDDC as a cosy working environment for its staff and for all who…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has emphasised the importance and impact of empowering women on the socio-economic growth and development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during the kick-off of a three-day capacity-building workshop in commemoration of International Women’s Day in Port Harcourt, the Managing Director, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, noted that the Commission was undertaking deliberate initiatives to foster inclusion and progress for women in the region. Ogbuku, who was represented by the Director of Youth, Sports, Culture and Women Affairs, Mrs. Ahunna Imoni, praised the determination and industriousness of the region’s women. He stated, “Women are crucial…
The Ologere of Ogere-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area, Oba James Obafemi Saliu, has lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for ensuring equitable distribution of developmental projects across the state. Oba Saliu stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in his palace at Ogere. He noted that Ogere has benefited from the administration with the construction of the Awomosu-Agbato road and the rehabilitation of Christ Church School in the town. According to Oba Saliu, the governor has positively touched many lives in the state, scoring him high in road infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and human capital development. He said: “In Ogere here,…
The Commandant General (CG), of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi has condemned the gruesome massacre of unarmed civilians and charged his operatives on the need to upscale and expand their Intelligence gathering network to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The CG made this statement during a scheduled visit to Benue state for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation alongside other security chiefs. He commiserated with the Governor and people of Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area who lost their loved ones in the attack and assured that the Corps is working…
The United Kingdom (UK) has confirmed that Nigeria will continue to enjoy duty-free access on 99% of total goods exported to the UK market under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The DCTS is part of the UK’s strategy to support growing economies like Nigeria by reducing tariffs on thousands of goods, simplifying export rules for Nigerian businesses and making it easier to qualify for trade benefits. The scheme lowers import cost for UK businesses and offers consumers a wider range of affordable products. Since its launch in June 2023, the Developing Countries Trading Scheme allows Nigeria and 36 other…
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Touray, in order to facilitate economic exchange across the region, has called for holistic approach in tackling issues that bordered on non-tariff barriers. Non-tariff barriers are trade barriers that restrict imports or exports of goods or services through measures other than the imposition of tariffs. Such barriers are subject to controversy and debate, as they may comply with international rules on trade yet serve protectionist purposes. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of the two-day 94th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers,…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has concluded plan to drill 78 medium-depth, solar-powered well across 10 states of Nigeria. The Centre has signed a cooperation agreement via video conference on Tuesday with a civil society organisation to implement the project. According to a statement from the Centre, the initiative is expected to benefit approximately 733,350 individuals. KSrelief’s Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programmes, Eng. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz signed the agreement at KSrelief’s headquarters in Riyadh. The agreement is aimed to provide safe drinking water for both people and livestock, support domestic water needs, and…