The monthly statutory allocations to state governments from the federation account may decline in the coming months following an official request by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority to boost the nation’s residual funds with the support of N100bn monthly.   The request, which was presented by the Managing Director and ...

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on private organisations to partner with the state government to address infrastructural needs in the state-owned universities.   Making the call at the 17th Convocation ceremony of Delta State University, Abraka, on Saturday, Oborevwori noted that the government alone could not tackle the ...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has said that thunderstorms and hazy weather will affect many parts of the country between Sunday and Tuesday.   In a weather update shared on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet said, “There will be moderate dust haze in states like Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Kano, Yobe, and ...

  The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has expelled 902 Nigerians since the start of fiscal year 2019, according to data from the agency’s 2024 Annual Report.   This is as 3,690 more remain in limbo with removal orders hanging over them.   Although removals fell from 286 Nigerians ...

The Federal Government generated N84.05bn from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy in the first quarter of 2025, according to data obtained from a Federal Inland Revenue Service document seen by Sunday PUNCH.   The figure represents a 76 per cent year-on-year increase compared to the N47.74bn collected during the same ...

  Enzo Maresca saluted Chelsea’s “nasty” performance as a gritty 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday kept alive their bid to qualify for the Champions League.   Nicolas Jackson struck for the first time since December to seal a vital victory at Stamford Bridge.   The Senegal striker’s first half ...

The Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has embarked on actions to combat malaria in the state by calling for collective efforts and responsibility to drive community actions to keep malaria away from the environment.   In a statement on Saturday as part of activities marking the 2025 World ...

The Sultanate Council, Sokoto, through its Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, has called on the Muslim Ummah to begin the search for the new moon of Zulki’ida 1446AH on Sunday, April 27, 2025.   This directive was contained in a statement on Saturday, by the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. ...

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has renewed his pledge to pay greater attention to the needs of the youth in a bid to develop their potential.   Oyebanji said his administration “is always open to collaborations with private individuals and organisations ready to support the state government’s efforts in harnessing ...

Pope Francis was buried inside his favourite Rome church after a funeral mass in St Peter’s Square, the Vatican said on Saturday.   The Argentinian pontiff, who died on Monday aged 88, was laid to rest during a 30-minute burial ceremony which started at 1:00 pm (1100 GMT) at the ...