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OFFICE OF THE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION PRESS RELEASE Monday February 2nd, 2026 FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N1.969 TRILLION December 2025 REVENUE A total sum of N1.969 trillion, being December 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government,
INEC BEGINS STATEWIDE ROTATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION IN GOMBE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced a statewide rotational Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Gombe State to give eligible residents easier access to voter registration services. INEC said the
KANO GOVT PROBES REPORTED DIPHTHERIA, CSM DEATHS IN GARKO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Government has launched an investigation into reported deaths linked to suspected diphtheria and cerebrospinal meningitis in Gamji Village, Garko Local Government Area. The move followed media
POLICE ARREST 21 ILLEGAL MINERS IN ZAMFARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Police in Zamfara State have arrested 21 suspected illegal miners during coordinated raids in Zurmi and Maradun areas of the state. The operation followed repeated reports of unlawful mining activities in
WEST AFRICAN LEADERS AGREE ON REGIONAL ANTI-TERRORISM FRAMEWORK By:Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban West African leaders have agreed to establish a permanent regional framework to confront the growing threat of terrorism, violent extremism, and cross-border crime, warning that delay is no longer an option.
BORNO INAUGURATES 27 LG CHAIRMEN, KADAFUR DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Borno State Acting Governor, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, has inaugurated 27 newly elected local government chairmen, charging them to prioritise security, accountability and grassroots development across the state. Speaking at
POLICE SECURE ONITSHA DURING MARKET CLOSURE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Anambra State Police Command, working with other security agencies, has assured residents of Onitsha of continued peace and safety despite the temporary closure of markets. The police said joint security operations
TINUBU’S REFORMS BOOST GLOBAL CONFIDENCE — SHETTIMA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima says the reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are steadily rebuilding global confidence in Nigeria. He stated this in Abuja at the inaugural convocation of the
WIKE COMMISSIONS 12 AMBULANCES, VOWS TOTAL FCT HEALTH TRANSFORMATION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the FCT health sector with the commissioning of 12 new ambulances in Abuja. Wike
PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS WITH WILFRED NDIDI OVER FATHER’S PASSING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi. The president described the loss as painful and