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REVENUE MOBILISATION ALLOCATION AND FISCAL COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE RMAFC CHAIRMAN LEADS HIGH-LEVEL TALKS WITH INTERIOR MINISTRY ON PROMOTING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Thursday, 16th April, 2026. The Honourable Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu OFR, on Thursday, led
ADC LAWMAKERS DEMAND INEC CHAIR’S REMOVAL, PROSECUTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The ADC caucus in the House of Representatives has intensified pressure on INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, calling for his removal and prosecution over alleged partisanship ahead of the 2027 general
KATSINA URGES CALM AS BANDITS DEMAND LIVESTOCK By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Katsina State has urged residents to remain calm after suspected bandits reportedly demanded 700 cattle and 1,000 sheep from communities in Kankia LGA, issuing a six-day ultimatum. The threat has sparked
NNPC REMITS ₦1.8TRN TO FG AS REVENUE JUMPS TO ₦2.68TRN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban NNPC Ltd remitted ₦1.8 trillion to the Federation Account in February 2026, a sharp rise from ₦726 billion in January, as stronger revenue and tighter remittance practices boosted
BAUCHI PDP SETS UP EXIT COMMITTEE AMID DEFECTION TALKS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Peoples Democratic Party in Bauchi State has set up a high-level committee to review its future as speculation grows over a possible defection by Governor Bala Mohammed. The
POLICE NAB SUSPECTED ROBBER, RECOVER GUNS IN IMO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Police in Imo State have arrested a suspected armed robber in Owerri and recovered firearms and stolen valuables during an intelligence-led operation. The suspect, identified as Chigaemezu Aguguom, was apprehended
CLASHES KILL 11, DESTROY HOMES IN NASARAWA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Violence has erupted in Nasarawa as clashes between Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities left 11 people dead and dozens of homes destroyed. The attack, which happened early Friday, reportedly involved suspected
COURT ADJOURNS EL-RUFAI BAIL HEARING, BARS JOURNALISTS By:Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Journalists were barred from covering proceedings as Nasir El-Rufai appeared before a Federal High Court in Kaduna over a corruption case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
TINUBU SEEKS ₦9TRN INCREASE TO 2026 BUDGET By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to approve a ₦9 trillion increase to the 2026 federal budget, raising the total from ₦58.4 trillion to ₦67.4 trillion. The request was
UK, US, FRANCE APPROVE NIGERIA’S AMBASSADORS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria has secured diplomatic approval from countries including United Kingdom, United States, and France for its ambassadorial nominees, signaling steady progress in restoring its global diplomatic presence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs