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Nation Newspaper Barring any last-minute change of plan, councils will begin to get direct allocation from the Federation Account next month. It will begin with the disbursement of this month’s allocation to the tiers of government, a source told our correspondent at the weekend. The direct receipt from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) will…

The management of Agidigbo FM has reacted to the reports making the rounds that, its chairman Oriyomi Hamzat, former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola and the Principal of Islamic High School Abdullahi Mfasasi, have been released from prison custody. The media house made the clarification in a statement on Saturday shared on Oriyomi…

Punch Newspaper Medical experts have identified Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis as three major factors responsible for the rise in kidney diseases across the globe. The experts also blamed the surge on unhealthy diets, particularly processed foods. According to the World Health Organisation, kidney diseases are now the 10th leading cause of death globally,…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise, assuring Nigerians that the process is entirely free and fair. The agency has cautioned the public to be vigilant against scammers who may attempt to exploit unsuspecting applicants during the recruitment period. Applications are invited for positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and…

There was a heavy security presence in Ilesa on Friday as former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, was named Owa-Obokun-elect from the Bilaro Ruling House. The throne became vacant following the passing of Oba Gabriel Aromolaran in September 2024 after 42 years of reign. After his demise, the High Chiefs declared a…

Punch Newspaper In 2024, Africa continues to make waves globally, with individuals from various sectors driving innovation, development, and progress. The New African magazine, in a press release on Friday, unveiled its list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, spotlighting individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil…

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Workers in the employ of the Lagos State University, LASU, operating under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee, JAC, have suspended their industrial following the meeting of two or three of their demands by the state government. The workers are the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities,…

The International Police (INTERPOL) has released a wanted list comprising 14 Nigerians implicated in various offences, including human trafficking, narcotics, robbery, deception, and fraud. According to Red Notices posted on INTERPOL’s official website on Tuesday, the individuals are sought by authorities in different countries for crimes allegedly committed within their jurisdictions. According to the postings,…

An Islamic group operating under the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has reeled out the reasons for establishing an Independent Sharia Arbitration Panel in Oyo town and its neighbouring areas. The group clarified that the postponement of the event was due to an inadvertent reference to the programme as the inauguration…