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The Federal, state, and local governments have shared N760.235 billion allocations for September this year. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced this on Thursday, October 27, in a communiqué issued after its meeting for October 2022. A breakdown shows that N502.135 billion was for statutory revenue, N189.928 billion for value added tax (VAT), and N8.172 billion for electronic money transfer levy (EMTL) for September. Related news FAAC: FG, States, LGs Get N954.085b for July Allocation 9 oil producing states get N54.2b for September- FAAC FG, States, LGs Share N720.880b For August – FAAC According to the communiqué, the federal government received…

The immediate past Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, told his supporters to avoid swearing to any fetish oath in support of any candidate during the forthcoming elections.  Akpabio who gave the charge during the inauguration of his Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District Campaign Council, warned, “Let me also caution our supporters. Whoever brings money to you, collect it but vote your conscience because your vote will surely count this time around. ‘‘Don’t swear to any fetish oath. Vote APC all the way. Don’t allow the ongoing court case challenging the candidacy of Obong Akan…

The management of Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt has banned all forms of ‘indecent dressing’ by both male female students on its campus with immediate effect. In the Internal Memorandum signed by the Registrar of the school, Dr. S.C Enyindah and Secretary of the Senate, students are prohibited from wearing ”spaghetti gowns, short skirts, blouse that exposes naval of breast, leg chains, long eyelashes, tattoos, nose rings by both sexes of students, ear rings by male students, and others. The Registrar said the Senate of RSU took the decision to ban indecent dressing at its meeting held on 29th…

Singapore State Court jailed a man who posed as a female gynaecologist on social media to deceive dozens of women into sending him photos of their genitalia. The court on Wednesday, October 26, found Ooi Chuen Wei from Malaysia, guilty of “cheating by personation” and sentenced him to three years and four months in prison. Ooi, , 37, used a fake Facebook profile to contact the women, asking them to fill out surveys that included questions about their genitals and sex lives, according to court documents. Over a period of four years, Wei tricked 38 women and received close to…

Kanye ‘Ye’ West, the American rapper, has sent an apology to the Jewish community over his anti-Semitic remarks. In the past few weeks, West has gone on a series of anti-Semitic rants on social media. On Instagram, the rapper alleged that Jews control Hollywood. This led to his suspension from the platform. West also took to Twitter to say he was going “death con 3 on the Jewish people” — apparently referring to the military readiness condition. He was also suspended on the microblogging platform. Related news Kanye West loses billionaire status after Adidas terminates deal  Court declares Kim Kardashian legally single…

Israel Umoh When Enang got wind that Udofia had challenged INEC in Federal High Court, Abuja over his non- publication, he sought to be joined in the suit to avoid the court ordering the election umpire to register him alone. Our reporter learned that ‘‘Enang’s visit to several (not less than 10) Federal High Courts to locate Akan Udofia’ s case in the Cause list was futile. On his return to his counselor  he was advised to approach the Federal High Court where decision on Godswill Akpabio’s Senatorial ambition was given life. Pronto he dashed there and behold Udofia’s case…

Toothless Barcelona are out of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League (UCL) following Inter Milan’s comprehensive victory over Victoria Plzen on Wednesday. Barcelona have been humiliated and humbled for the second straight season in the Champions League, after Inter beat Viktoria Plzen to confirm their place in the knockout stages. The Catalans knew their fate before filing out for their game against Bayern Munich. Xavi and his boys had been hoping for a miracle at the San Siro with anything but an Inter victory needed to keep their UCL hope alive. Related news Real down Barcelona as Salah’s Magic Ends City’s…

The preliminary number of registered voters in Nigeria is now 93 million, Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said. Yakubu stated this at the third quarterly meeting with political parties on Wednesday October 26. He revealed that 9,518,188 new voters have been added to the existing register of 84,004,084 voters. Related news INEC Publishes Akpabio’s name as APC Candidate for Akwa Ibom North West INEC Fixes dates for Presidential, Gov, National Assembly Candidates’ final list Expunge Section 134(2) from Electoral Act 2022- INEC Boss seeks He said, “It is preliminary because section 19(1) and (2) of…

Nasarawa Associate Professor and his three children have been remanded in prison custody waiting formal arraignment for assaulting a 20-year-old student.  Fred Ayokhai, 53, an associate professor at the Department of History and International Relations, Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa, together with his children, was caught on camera assaulting and stripping the lady identified as Blessing Mathias, naked. The lecturer, his children: Emmanuela  Ayokhai ,18, Bob Praise Ayokhai, 23, and Saint-Dan Ayokhai, 21, were arrested on Saturday, October 22. Related news Lawyer enters ‘okro soup’ for allegedly assaulting police orderly   Prosecute individuals fond of assaulting police officers- IGP directs Nigerian Army ‘Disowns’ soldiers…

Nigeria has failed to qualify for a spot in the final of this year’s U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. Wednesday’s tie was a historic moment for both Nigeria and Colombia as it was their first Semi-final game ever in the history of the competition. The Flamingos lost 6-5 to Colombia on penalties in their semi-final clash on Wednesday, October 26. Read also FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos qualify for s/finals after beating USA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos Qualify For Q/Final after beating Chile Nigeria’s Flamingos thrash New Zealand at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup The game had…