10 states borrow N417bn despite higher allocations

At least 10 Nigerian states collectively increased their domestic debt by N417.7bn year-on-year, despite a significant rise in revenue allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, a review of official data has shown. An analysis of the Debt Management Office’s quarterly reports on subnational debt reveals that Rivers, Enugu, Niger, Taraba, Bauchi, Benue, Gombe, Edo,…

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Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin dies at 90

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away. Olakulehin died at the age of 90. The PUNCH Online learnt that the monarch died in the early hours of Monday. Olakulehin died during the ongoing 90th birthday and first anniversary coronation celebrations. He succeeded the late Oba Lekan Balogun. Details later…

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Governor Adeleke: The Architect of Modern Osun and the People’s Choice Beyond 2026

By Engr. Shakbab In the annals of Osun State’s history, few leaders have made as profound and transformative an impact as His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke. In just three remarkable years, Governor Adeleke has not only redefined governance but has elevated Osun State to new heights—earning widespread admiration from citizens and stakeholders alike. It is…

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FG proposes national veteran security initiative for retired military officers — NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the Federal Government is proposing a National Veteran Security Initiative, aimed at formally integrating retired officers into key roles, including advisory, intelligence and community conflict resolution. Ribadu announced this at the 50th Anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 Regular Course Alumni, at the Army Headquarters…

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Osun PDP Remains United And Focused: Ignore Baseless Decamping Rumours – PDP Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State wishes to categorically debunk and denounce the unfounded rumours making the rounds about any purported Imminent decamping by its leader, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, or the established structures of the party to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement signed by…

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NLC President Ajaero Urges Accountability in LG Allocations, Rejects Decentralised Minimum Wage

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has stressed the need for strict accountability in the disbursement of local government allocations across the country, emphasizing that Osun State cannot be an exception. Speaking at the NLC Central Working Committee meeting held in Ogun State, Ajaero remarked, “Osun cannot be an exception…

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