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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has said the ongoing review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula has reached an advanced stage, as it begins a nationwide data verification exercise to update the indices used in sharing revenue across the federation. The disclosure was contained in a press statement by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit of the commission, Maryam Yusuf, on Thursday. Chairman of the commission, Mohammed Shehu, was quoted in the statement as saying, “The Commission is committed to ensuring that Nigeria’s revenue allocation framework reflects the realities on the ground. Accurate data is the backbone of fairness,…

The Senate on Thursday directed its Committee on Health to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fresh COVID-19 case reported in Cross River State, South-south Nigeria. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, issued the directive during plenary and asked the committee to submit its findings promptly. Mr Akpabio stressed the need for immediate intervention to prevent a possible spread of the virus to other parts of the country, noting that the situation requires vigilance and proactive measures. On Tuesday, the state Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, confirmed the case involved a Chinese national working with Lafarge. Mr Ayuk said the patient arrived…

A researcher at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr Anire Chima-Oduko, has called for urgent improvements in reproductive health services for women living with HIV, citing gaps in access, quality of care, and contraceptive uptake. She made the call on Wednesday in Lagos while presenting findings from a study on pregnancy intentions and contraceptive needs among women living with HIV, noting that current service limitations are contributing to a high rate of unintended pregnancies. “There is a need to strengthen reproductive health services for women living with HIV. Addressing gaps in access, quality, and provider communication is critical to improving…

News » Premier League news » West Ham newsApril 23, 2026 20:38 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Man Utd want Fernandes Manchester United could compete with Paris Saint-Germain to land West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes at the end of the campaign. The Red Devils are determined to bolster their midfield department for next season, and they could pursue more than one signing, as per The Telegraph.The Athletic now claim that United have been hugely impressed by Fernandes’ progress at the Hammers and could make a summer swoop.They won’t be alone in the transfer pursuit, with Paris Saint-Germain also weighing up an approach for…

R&B singer D4vd, who is facing murder charges over the death and dismemberment of a young teenager whose decomposing body was found in his car, had child porn on his mobile phone, a US prosecutor said Thursday. The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Burke, faces a possible death penalty over the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who prosecutors say he murdered and hacked up, dumping her body in bags that he left to rot in his Tesla in the Hollywood Hills. The youngster, 14, was believed to have been in a sexual relationship with the up-and-coming star. Detectives say…

Denilson Igwe is a popular content creator and skit maker. The social media personality, who has 138, 000 followers on Instagram, 738,000 followers on Facebook, and 342,000 subscribers on YouTube, tells OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about his career, struggles and other issues  How did you get started as a content creator? I used to be a ‘house boy’ for Mark Angel’s mum after she saw me one day when my elder sister was beating me on the road. She asked what happened and my sister told her I was a very stubborn boy. She then took me in. Back then, there was…

Recent cyber incidents in Nigeria have triggered concern across sectors, from government agencies to financial institutions and digital platforms. However, focusing solely on individual breaches risks missing a more critical issue: the systemic fragility of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure stack and its growing implications for national security. These incidents are not isolated occurrences; they reflect deeper structural weaknesses that have been building over time. Over the past weeks, exposures involving the Corporate Affairs Commission, Sterling Bank, Remita, and Lagos State University have revealed a pattern that cuts across critical layers of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. What they collectively expose is not just…

Thirty young Nigerians have graduated from the inaugural cohort of the Idris Aregbe Tech Scholarship Programme, a digital skills initiative aimed at equipping participants with practical technology training and expanding access to opportunities in the digital economy. According to a statement on Monday, the programme delivered intensive, hands-on training across key technology areas to prepare participants for careers in an increasingly digital-driven world. Organisers said the initiative is designed to help close Nigeria’s digital skills gap and enable young people to compete in global technology and innovation markets. The training was delivered with support from partners including aiNova Africa and…

April 23, 2026 9:26 am Godswill Akpabio and Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with the extended leadership of the Senate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. PUNCH Online learned that far-reaching decisions on key national issues were reached during the high-level engagement, which addressed matters described as being of urgent national importance. The Senate delegation was led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and included Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro. Other lawmakers present at the meeting were Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor…

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