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The Federal Government has recorded a fiscal deficit of 409.39 billion naira in August, even as its total federally collected revenue rose by 2.7 per cent to 767.55 billion naira.The federally collected revenue generated in August was, however, below the budget benchmark of 846.84 billion naira by 9.4 per cent.The CBN said in its latest economic report that the increase in revenue was attributable to improved receipts from oil revenue sources....

The Edo State Governor, GODWIN OBASEKI has appealed to officers and men of the state police command to return to their duty post to secure lives and property of the citizens.The governor made the appeal during a solidarity visit to the state command headquarters in Benin-City after #EndSARS protest was hijacked by hoodlums which led to the destruction of lives and properties including the burning down of the police stations.Governor OBASEKI noted that the a...

Wales manager and Manchester United great, RYAN GIGGS has denied “all allegations of assault” of his girlfriend KATE GREVILLE after being arrested following reports of a disturbance at his home on Sunday.The 46-year-old was co-operating with police, according to a statement released by his representative.GIGS was appointed Wales manager in January 2018 after a stellar playing career in which he won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues...

Northern leaders, including state governors and traditional rulers have alleged that separatists hijacked the #EndSARS protests were targeting regime change.The northern leaders in an emergency meeting in Kaduna dismissed the protests as subversive.Their positions were contained in a communiqué issued after the meeting and read by the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Plateau State, SIMON LALONG.The nor...

The Edo State Governor, GODWIN OBASEKI has appealed to officers and men of the state police command to return to their duty post to secure lives and property of the citizens.The governor made the appeal during a solidarity visit to the state command headquarters in Benin-City after #EndSARS protest was hijacked by hoodlums which led to the destruction of lives and properties including the burning down of the police stations.Governor OBASEKI noted that the a...

Nigerian students sponsored abroad in 2018 for further studies by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) held a fresh protest over the non-release of funds for their scholarship for two years after being verified twice.The 94 scholars displayed placards with various inscriptions as they gathered in front of the Nigeria High Commission in London, United Kingdom.The aggrieved students told newsmen that the non-payment of their fees has exposed them to ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has said the ongoing strike action is beyond Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS and unpaid salary but to rescue and preserve university education.This was contained in a statement by the Coordinator ASUU Lagos Zone Professor OLUSIJI SOWANDE at a press conference held today at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. Professor OLUSIJI said Government's problem is not lack of funds but insensitivity...

Minister Of Police Affairs Carries Out Inspection As SWAT Commences TrainingChannels Television  Updated November 2, 202028 The new police unit called Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT) on Monday began its training with over 400 personnel at the Police Mobile College in Eggon, Nasarawa State.Present at the training ground was the Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, and ot...

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The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, EYITAYO JEGEDE, has filed a petition at the tribunal challenging the victory of Governor ROTIMI AKEREDOLU.Other defendants in the petition are; the Independent National Electoral Commission, the All Progressives Congress and the Deputy Governor- elect, LUCKY AIYEDATIWA.The election is being challenged on the grounds that it was marred by irregul...