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Ibadan, 4 March 2026 – Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, was seen wearing a face cap bearing the logo of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at a social function on Tuesday, prompting widespread discussion online. Igboho attended the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja’s first Ramadan lecture following his coronation. In a video circulating on social media, the activist was seen greeting the monarch and the event’s guest lecturer, Chief Imam of Offa, Sheikh Muyideen Salmon, while sporting the APC-branded cap. The appearance quickly sparked reactions from users drawing comparisons with Nnamdi Kanu, leader…

Abuja, 4 March 2026 – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, until 10 March 2026. The adjournment followed an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo, who requested additional time to allow the prosecution to thoroughly examine the case file. Oyedepo informed the court that the matter had recently been transferred from the Department of State Services to the Department of Public Prosecutions, making it necessary for him to familiarise himself with the facts…

Economic analysts have urged state governments to intensify efforts to grow their internally generated revenue (IGR) as allocations increase under the revised Value Added Tax sharing formula. In separate interviews, financial experts noted that VAT has historically not been a primary revenue source for the Federal Government, arguing that the revised formula was deliberately structured to favour states and local governments. A former Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Prof Segun Ajibola, said the Federal Government traditionally relies more heavily on other revenue streams. “The federal government has never emphasised VAT as a major revenue source. When…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace in the troubled Sankera axis, a region that has witnessed repeated security challenges in recent years. The governor gave the assurance during a stopover at the Ukum Local Government Secretariat while en route to Wukari in Taraba State for a peace meeting. Alia disclosed that his administration is working closely with the Federal Government to strengthen security operations in Sankera and other affected communities across the state. As part of efforts to curb terrorism, kidnapping and banditry, he revealed plans to establish a tactical operations…

The Senator representing Ondo South, Jimoh Ibrahim, has said Nigeria’s absence from the list of the world’s most indebted countries reflects disciplined fiscal coordination under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ibrahim, who is also an ambassador-designate, made the assertion in a statement shared on Wednesday, amid renewed public debate over Nigeria’s debt profile and borrowing pattern. His comments follow fresh global debt data released in the fourth quarter of 2025 by the Institute of International Finance through its Global Debt Monitor, later analysed by Visual Capitalist. The report shows several advanced economies carrying total debt burdens exceeding 300 per cent of…

The Kaduna State Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Eld. Dr Yusuf Solomon Danbaki, has described the defection of Alex Mascot Ikwechegh as a significant boost for the party under its current leadership. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, recently resigned from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) before formally aligning with the Labour Party. In a statement personally signed and released in Kaduna, Danbaki said the move marks the party’s first major gain since the leadership crises that trailed the 2023 general elections. He attributed the development to what he described as the…

Total Value Added Tax (VAT) collections rose sharply to N1.08tn in January 2026, marking the first full month under Nigeria’s revised VAT sharing formula. Documents presented at the February meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) show that collections by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) increased from N913.96bn in December 2025 to N1.08tn in January — a month-on-month rise of N169.20bn or 18.5 per cent. After VAT deductions at source of N79.94bn, the net VAT available for distribution stood at N1.00tn, up from N846.51bn in December. Under the new structure introduced by the National Tax Acts, 10 per cent…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has clarified that his political divergence from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar stems solely from differences in party alignment, dismissing speculation of a personal rift. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Fintiri emphasised that although they now belong to different political platforms, he maintains a cordial relationship with the former vice president. “There is no strained communication with the former VP as a result of political differences,” the governor stated. “I still have; there is nothing that has gone bad. It is just that everybody has taken their political ways. I am today…

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the fatal attack of a farmer along Agunla Farm Road in Ayede-Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday night, prompting concern among residents. The police spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, told reporters that the case was reported at approximately 9:30 p.m. by a concerned citizen. Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased, identified as Ben Daniels, and a companion, James Unekwu, were riding a motorcycle to a local camp when unknown gunmen allegedly ambushed them. Jimoh stated that Unekwu managed to escape the assailants, while Daniels was murdered, with his…

Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, on Monday joined in celebrating the 84th birthday of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. During a courtesy visit, Governor Adeleke was captured in a video shared by his Special Assistant on Digital Media, Oni Lawrence, serenading Pastor Adeboye in honour of his milestone birthday. The video, widely circulated on social media, was accompanied by a caption praising the cleric’s decades of faith, humility, and service. “Yesterday night, Governor Ademola Adeleke rejoices with Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on the joyous occasion of his 84th birthday,”…