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Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested a notorious terror suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, following credible and actionable intelligence. According to a statement by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, the suspect, 35-year-old Saawuan Wuaiyolna, was…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared an end to the state of emergency in Rivers State, with effect from Thursday, September 18, 2025, marking the resumption of democratic governance after six months of suspended political activity. In a nationwide statement, President Tinubu said intelligence at his disposal showed a “groundswell…
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has flagged off formal transition activities ahead of the state’s return to democratic governance, six months after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. The process will begin on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared a State of Emergency in the health sector as part of sweeping reforms to strengthen healthcare delivery in line with the administration’s ARISE Agenda. The resolution followed a comprehensive review of the state’s healthcare development roadmap during the weekly State Executive Council (Exco)…
Tragedy struck in Anambra State on Thursday when gunmen opened fire at a funeral ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, killing four people and injuring at least 15 others. Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, describing it as a cult-related…
Delta State Showcases Creative Talents at Inaugural Ukodo Festival The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing budding talents in the creative industry by providing platforms that will help them thrive locally and globally. This assurance was made by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the State Commissioner for…
The communiqué indicated that the Federal Government received N301.889 billion, the State Governments received N265.875 billion and the Local Government Councils received N195.541 billion. A total sum of N22.855 billion was shared to the relevant States as 13% derivation revenue.
The salaries and allowances are based on data collated from a document obtained from the website of the Revenue Mobilisation and fiscal Allocation commission.
