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Demolition of Lagos Trade Fair Complex: Bishop Prof. Nwankpa Commiserates with Traders, Urges Government to Provide Compensation

Demolition of Lagos Trade Fair Complex: Bishop Prof. Nwankpa Commiserates with Traders, Urges Government to Provide Compensation

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has expressed deep sympathy with the traders affected by the recent demolition of sections of the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Describing the development as a 'devastating blow' to the thousands of traders whose livelihoods are tied to the complex, Bishop Nwankpa lamented the human and economic cost of the exercise, which has left many families in distress. 'The demolition of the Trade Fair Complex has not only displaced traders, but has also disrupted the lives of countless dependents who rely on these businesses for sustenance,' he said.…
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State Government Releases Abia’s Statutory Earnings From Federal Allocation.

State Government Releases Abia’s Statutory Earnings From Federal Allocation.

Records from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation - https://oagf.gov.ng/publications/faac-report/ JANUARY 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 11.2 BillionJAAC - 6.8 BillionTOTAL = 18 Billion FEBRUARY 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.7 BillionJAAC - 8.3 BillionTOTAL = 22 Billion MARCH 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.4 BillionJAAC - 7.7 BillionTOTAL = 21.1 Billion APRIL 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.0 BillionJAAC - 7.3 BillionTOTAL = 20.3 Billion MAY 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.9 BillionJAAC - 7.6 BillionTOTAL = 21.5 Billion JUNE 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.8 BillionJAAC - 7.9 BillionTOTAL = 21.7 Billion As a further breakdown to educate a former Commissioner for Finance who doesn't know how Federal…
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Nigeria’s Anglican Church Breaks From Church Of England Over ‘Pro-Gαy’ Female Archbishop Of Canterbury

Nigeria’s Anglican Church Breaks From Church Of England Over ‘Pro-Gαy’ Female Archbishop Of Canterbury

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally declared its spiritual independence from the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. In a statement issued by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, the Church described the announcement made on Friday, October 3, 2025, as “devastating” and “insensitive.” According to the statement, the decision represents a “double jeopardy” for the faith: “First, it disregards the conviction of the majority of Anglicans who cannot accept female headship in the episcopate; and second, it is deeply troubling…
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“Dangote Is An Institution, How We Treat Him Will Determine How Outsiders Will Judge Us” — VP Shettima Warns PENGASSAN

“Dangote Is An Institution, How We Treat Him Will Determine How Outsiders Will Judge Us” — VP Shettima Warns PENGASSAN

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to respect and protect the multibillion-dollar investment of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, describing it as essential to the nation’s economic stability and growth. He emphasized that the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery represents a national asset critical to Nigeria’s industrial expansion and global competitiveness. His remarks came amid the recent industrial action by oil workers under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over the alleged dismissal of about 800 unionized employees. The strike was later suspended after the intervention of Labour Minister Muhammad Dingyadi and National Security Adviser…
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To The No Six Without No Six: Ben Kalu And His Claim Of N38 Billion Father Christmas Gift

To The No Six Without No Six: Ben Kalu And His Claim Of N38 Billion Father Christmas Gift

The highest statutory allocation your State has gotten from FAAC and JAAC is N17 billion and N9 billion respectively, totalling N26 billion as the statutory allocation shared by a committee called the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) and not a gift from a benevolent Father Christmas. The N26 billion figure is the highest in the last 28 months. It has been hovering between N18 and N21 billion, and the records are with the Accountant-General of the Federation's Office with their portal open to public access. If the No. 6 wants to take over the State which is within his democratic…
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