The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a report indicating that just 20 out of Nigeria’s 36 states generated revenue from local governments in 2023. Sixteen states, along with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), did not report any revenue from local government sources throughout the year, signaling a potential challenge for local government funding…
The Confederation of African Football has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Uganda Premier League match official Peter Kabugo. Kabugo tragically passed away after collapsing during a football league match at Wankulukuku Stadium in Uganda. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe conveyed his condolences to the family of Peter Kabugo, as well as…
Grammy Award-winning singer, Olivia Rodrigo has revealed the red flag she looks out for in guys saying that there is an “oddly specific question” she asks guys on first dates, noting that if they answer yes then she simply doesn’t “date them.” “This is a very oddly specific question that I ask guys on…
Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, has promised to take all necessary steps to bring back minors believed to be from Kano who were recently arrested and arraigned in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests. The protests, which saw participation from various regions, led to the arrest of 72 individuals from Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe,…
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended Private Bara’u Tajuddeen, a soldier with service number 22NA/82/3441, over alleged theft of military ammunition and anti-aircraft rounds. Tajuddeen, assigned to the 19 Special Force Brigade in Maiduguri, was detained at the Maiduguri motor park en route to Kano, where he allegedly plannes to sell the stolen weapons…
Miami Beach has taken the final steps to cut all ties with Diddy, officially revoking his Key to the City amid his ongoing legal problems. The music mogul has been stripped of this honor following a series of troubling developments, including his recent arrest, indictment, and a wave of sexual assault lawsuits that…
In a closely contested race, Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party. Badenoch, 44, and Member of Parliament for North West Essex, secured victory over Robert Jenrick with 53,806 votes to his 41,388, following a months-long campaign. In her victory speech, Badenoch emphasized the Conservative Party’s need…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Edo State Accountant General, Mr. Julius .O. Anelu, and four other officials said to be signatories to the state government accounts. According to Daily Trust, the five state government officials reportedly arrested on Thursday, October 31, 2024, were being held at the Benin office…
Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has revealed that Lagos state welcomes over 6,000 new entrants daily, with approximately 3,000 choosing to stay without known addresses. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Directors Conference Dinner, Dr. Hamzat emphasized that the city’s estimated population of 27 million is stretching its budget of N2.2 trillion (around $1.3…
Former deputy governor of Delta state, Professor Amos Utuama is de@d. The former deputy governor who hailed from Ughievwen in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state, was said to have passed on at the age of 77 in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, in Lagos following a protracted illness. …
