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Somalia Slams Israel’s Recognition Of Somaliland As Unlawful
The Government of Somalia has accused Israel of a “deliberate attack” on its sovereignty and territorial configuration, calling the recognition of Somaliland, the northern province of Somalia, an “unlawful step” by an external actor. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has been operating as a de facto independent administrative and political entity. But the government couldn’t control the...
Fayose Accuses Gov Makinde Of Turning Against Tinubu
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde N50 billion as support for the Ibadan explosion. Fayose disclosed this in an interview with TVC on Friday. He criticized Makinde for telling Nigerians skewed details on his conversation with President Tinubu. “The president of Nigeria, yes, he wanted the sitting; he wanted...
MSSN Cautions FG Over Unfair Tax Reforms
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria has raised concerns over recent Federal Government policy decisions, including proposed tax reforms, warning that such moves risk worsening public distrust if issues of fairness, justice, and inclusivity are not adequately addressed. The body of Islamic students disclosed this in a statement on Saturday during the opening ceremony of its B-Zone Islamic Vacation Course...
States, LGs Redeem N547.5bn Bank Debts
States and Local Government councils reduced their bank borrowings by about N547.52bn in one year, as Federation Account inflows surge. debt Figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin reveal that the banking sector’s “claims on state and Local Governments” fell from N2.68tn in June 2024 to N2.13tn in June 2025. This means sub-national governments collectively cut their...
PDP Group Calls For Review Of A’Ibom’s N31.6bn Education Allocation
A group within the Peoples Democratic Party, the PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice, has criticised the Akwa Ibom State Government’s N31.6bn allocation to the education sector in its 2026 budget, describing it as a mockery of its much-advertised ARISE Agenda. It also called on the House of Assembly to review the budget and increase the allocation to the sector...
