FAAC Allocation Drops 22% to N2.338tn in August 2026
Federal, state and local governments received N2.338tn from August Federation Account revenue, about N669bn below the previous month’s distribution....
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Lagos Dredging Safety Audit Ordered After Incident Reports
Lagos has ordered a comprehensive safety audit of dredging sites and made safety training mandatory for operators after recurring incident reports....
Taraba Mining Pit Collapse: Five Bodies Recovered, Search Continues
Five bodies have been recovered after a mining pit collapse in Bali LGA, Taraba State. Police say the full casualty count remains unknown....
Niger NSCDC Custody Deaths: 37 Dead as Commandant Is Suspended
Niger State says 37 suspected illegal miners died after being detained by the NSCDC. The state commandant has been suspended while investigations continue....
South African Woman Gets Effective 25-Year Sentence in Abuja Heroin Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja imposed concurrent prison terms after the defendant pleaded guilty to importing 5.75kg of heroin into Nigeria....
Oyo School Kidnap: Survivor Tells Abuja Court Victims Spent 56 Days in Captivity
A survivor told the Federal High Court in Abuja that kidnapped pupils and teachers spent 56 days in captivity. Five defendants have pleaded not guilty....
Kwara Shuts Unapproved Orphanage, Transfers 30 Children Into Approved Care
Kwara authorities have closed an unapproved orphanage and transferred 30 children for medical screening, psychosocial support and case assessment....
Osun Sets Up Joint Security Task Force, Orders Security Agencies on 24-Hour Alert
Osun has approved a joint security task force and placed security agencies on heightened alert as authorities strengthen vigilance around schools, worship centres and other public spaces....
Three vigilantes killed in NTV community attack in Plateau’s Barkin Ladi
Residents and a community organisation say three vigilantes were killed while on night duty in NTV community, Barkin Ladi. Security agencies had not publicly confirmed the attack at filing time....
Kwara Police say 35 cattle recovered after Patigi raid, four suspects killed
Police say a joint security operation recovered 35 cattle after an attack in Patigi, Kwara State. The reported gun battle and four deaths remain part of the official security account....