Author: statereporter
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced that it distributed N1.29 trillion to the three tiers of government in September 2024. This represents an increase of N95 billion compared to the N1.203 trillion allocated in August, despite a reported 14.5% decline in Nigeria’s gross statutory revenue. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Finance disclosed that the allocation was made from a gross total revenue of N2.298 trillion. The announcement was made during FAAC’s October meeting in Abuja, chaired by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance. According to the committee, the N1.29 trillion distributable revenue for September…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, allegedly grapples with an undisclosed health issue, and top military officers are reportedly vying for his position. Sources informed SaharaReporters that the situation has escalated as Lagbaja’s health concerns have prompted speculations regarding his future in the position. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, Lagbaja is the 27th Chief of Army Staff, taking over from Faruk Yahaya on June 23, 2023. The Chief of Army Staff plays a crucial role within the Nigerian military hierarchy, reporting to the Chief of Defence Staff, who, in turn, is accountable to…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Commissioner of Special Duties in Jigawa State, for allegedly engaging in a romantic relationship with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu. The arrest took place on Friday after Hisbah operatives caught Sankara in the act in an uncompleted building that reportedly belongs to him. Hisbah, known as the Sharia police, made the announcement following intelligence tracking and a series of complaints received about Sankara’s alleged misconduct. Abba Sufi, the Director General of the Hisbah Board, confirmed the arrest, stating, “Yes, it is true we have arrested…
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, is reportedly dead. State reporters learnt that Olugbenga slumped in the office on Thursday night and died before he could be rushed to a hospital. A police officer from the Division, who spoke to Daily Trust on anonymity, said officers attached to the station have been thrown into mourning due to the incident. The officer also confirmed that the body of the deceased officer had been moved to a mortuary. He said, “He slumped in the office on Thursday and was quickly…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, a senior leader of Hamas, following a targeted strike in the Gaza Strip on Thursday. The IDF had initially stated that it was investigating the possibility that Sinwar had been killed in the strike but later confirmed his death in an official post on X (formerly Twitter). According to Fox News, the IDF had engaged suspected terrorists in Gaza before they fled into a building. Following the strike on that location, the IDF confirmed that Sinwar, who was 61, had been eliminated. Sinwar, a key figure in Hamas,…
MTN Nigeria has officially launched its first fully digitized experience centre, powered by advanced 5G technology, in the nation’s capital, Abuja. This cutting-edge facility, located at MTN’s Regional Office in Maitama, offers a unique, immersive experience designed to showcase the transformative power of digital services and solutions. During the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, the Chief Customer and Experience Officer of MTN Nigeria, Ugonwa Nwoye, explained that the centre represents a major milestone in MTN’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance the lives of Nigerians. “Today we launched the first digital experience centre in Nigeria by any telecom firm. One of…
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has cautioned the judiciary against making pronouncements that can be detrimental to the nation’s democracy. Jonathan, who spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the 67th birthday celebration of Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN), said he is disturbed by the judgements emanating from various courts on political matters in the country recently. The former Nigerian leader specifically lamented the decision of the Supreme Court that a ward chairman of a political party could suspend the National Chairman of the party. According to him, the apex court ruling is responsible for the current crisis in the Peoples…
E-commerce giant Jumia has announced plans to exit its operations in South Africa and Tunisia by the end of 2024 as part of its strategy to concentrate resources on its most promising markets. The decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of the company’s performance in both countries, which accounted for only a small portion of its total orders and gross merchandise volume (GMV). According to Jumia, South Africa contributed 3.5% of total orders and 4.5% of GMV for the year ending December 31, 2023, while Tunisia accounted for 2.7% of total orders and 3.0% of GMV. The company believes that ceasing…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that Nigerians will continue to experience national grid collapses due to the deplorable state of the country’s power infrastructure. Speaking on Wednesday in Lagos State, Adelabu advocated for the creation of power grids in different regions or states to put an end to incessant grid collapses. He said the national grid collapses are almost inevitable, stressing that having multiple power grids in each region and state would ensure stability. On the Electricity Act signed by President Bola Tinubu in 2023, the Minister noted that the decentralisation of the power sector would help…
As Nigerians continue to groan over the recent increase in fuel prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, State reporters brings you the latest update on petrol scarcity, fuel price increase and Govt/citizens’ reactions. The leaders of organised labour, comprising Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) counterpart, are currently holding a joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at Labour House, Abuja. The meeting comes after labour leaders met with the Federal Government on the price of petrol. According to Vanguard, the NEC meeting is to look into the fallout of the one…