Author: Aminu Imam

NLC blasts FG, as ₦10.45tr FAAC allocation fails to ease poverty, insecurity

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NLC blasts FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and private sector stakeholders have launched a fierce criticism against governments at all levels, accusing them of failing to translate surging revenues into better living conditions for citizens.  Despite a massive influx of public funds, labor leaders and economists warn that worsening poverty, severe infrastructure decay, and unchecked insecurity continue to push Nigerians to the brink, leaving workers completely detached from the nation’s fiscal growth.  The NLC Assistant General-Secretary, Chris Onyeka, stated directly that the massive increase in government revenue has not improved the welfare…

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NiMet warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain across Nigeria

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NiMet forecasts

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall will affect many parts of the country from yesterday Monday, through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, urging Nigerians to take precautionary measures against severe weather conditions. In its 3-day weather outlook released by NiMet’s Central Forecast Office forecast, a combination of sunny skies, cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and rainfall across the northern, central and southern regions of the country. According to the agency, northern states including Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Adamawa, and Borno are expected to experience morning thunderstorms…

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2027: “Kwankwaso seized 69 Kano nomination forms” – PRP alleges

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PRP on Kwankwaso

…Threatens legal action The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) Northwest Stakeholders Forum has accused former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of allegedly hijacking nomination forms for 69 elective positions under the party’s platform and threatened legal action over the development. The Forum claimed that the nomination forms were purchased by an individual who is not a member of the PRP, describing the development as a serious threat to internal democracy and party integrity. The allegation was made by the chairman of the ‘PRP Northwest Stakeholders Forum’, AbdulƘadir Musa, during…

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“Branding bandits as terrorists shuts door on peace talks” – Gumi

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Gumi urges FG

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised the Federal Government’s classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could escalate insecurity and eliminate opportunities for dialogue with the groups. Gumi made the remarks in a viral video, in which he criticised the classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could worsen the security situation. According to the cleric, some bandit groups had previously shown a willingness to negotiate and should not have been labelled terrorists. “We don’t want to push them into terror beyond what they are…

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“FG withheld ₦1.1tr (32%) from May Federation Revenue before FAAC sharing”  – Advocacy group alleges

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Advocacy group's FAAC allegation

…Questions FG’s control of federation funds  Chairman of the ‘Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics Ltd/GTE’, Dele Oye, has accused the Federal Government of retaining a substantial portion of the Federation Account revenue before distributing funds to states and local councils, saying deductions at source continue to weaken subnational finances. Reacting to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursement for May 2026, concluded in June, Oye said Nigeria generated gross revenue of ₦3.4 trillion during the period, but only ₦2.3 trillion was made available for distribution among the three tiers…

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“Declare national emergency on insecurity now” — Maƙarfi urges Tinubu

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Makarfi urges Tinubu

…Opposes deregistration of political parties Former Kaduna State governor and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Maƙarfi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a national emergency on insecurity, warning that the worsening security situation across the country requires urgent and coordinated action. Maƙarfi stated this yesterday, during an interaction with newsmen at his Kaduna residence, where he addressed issues including insecurity, the state of Nigeria’s democracy, preparations for the 2027 elections, and the lingering crisis within the PDP. The former governor said the…

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Stock market slumps further, as investors lose ₦9tr in 3 weeks

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Stock market slumps

Nigerian equities extended their downward trend in June, with investors losing about ₦9 trillion in market value within the first three weeks of the month as bearish sentiment continued to dominate trading activities. Latest data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed that the All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalization declined by 3.59% during the week to close at 235,941.27 points and ₦151.327 trillion respectively. The sharp decline translated to a loss of ₦5.69 trillion in market value within a week, effectively wiping out the ₦4.59 trillion gain recorded by the…

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LG Chairman dismisses viral reports of release of kidnapped victims

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LG Chairman

Contrary to reports circulating on social and conventional media platforms that the kidnapped victims of Oorelope LGA has been released by their captors after Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as ‘Sunday Igboho’ issued a 2-hour ultimatum to the kidnappers, the Oorelope LG chairman, Hon. Ogundiran Jacob Oluwale has dismissed such claims, describing the information as false and misleading”. In a statement issued yesterday, Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Ogundiran Jacob Oluwale, said the abducted victims were still in captivity and urged residents to regard such cailms as unverified reports” The…

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Okpebholo, Soludo challenge Fulani kidnapping narrative

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Okpebholo, Soludo

…Say local collaborators drive crime in Edo, Anambra Governors of Edo and Anambra states, Senator Monday Okpebholo and Chukwuma Soludo, have challenged the widespread perception that Fulani herders are primarily responsible for kidnappings and violent crimes in their states, insisting that many of those involved are local actors working within organized criminal networks. Speaking recently at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference organised by the Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benin City, Okpebholo said criminal activities in Edo are often carried out with the support of…

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‘279 kidnapped across Nigeria in May’ – Report

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Mabushi bus terminal

No fewer than 279 persons were kidnapped across Nigeria in May 2026, even as the country recorded 156 violent incidents that resulted in 842 deaths. The figure, contained in new data from Nextier’s Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database, according to a statement yesterday, indicate a rise in insecurity, with violent incidents “by 51.5%, casualties increasing by 90.1 percent, and kidnap victims climbing by 19.7% compared to May 2025”. The data comes amid growing concerns that Nigeria’s peacebuilding efforts are not yielding measurable results despite significant investments by governments and development partners.…

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