Day: September 7, 2026

26 states lean on FAAC as wage bills outstrip IGR

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By: Mandy Park At least 26 state governments could not generate enough internal revenue to cover their personnel costs in 2025, as they continue to depend on allocations from the Federation Account despite a significant improvement in their finances. An analysis by The PUNCH showed that only eight of the 34 states covered by a new BudgIT report generated Internally Generated Revenue higher than their personnel expenditure during the year. The eight states were Lagos, Enugu, Ogun, Delta, Kaduna, Kwara, Abia and Anambra. The remaining 26 states generated about N1.16tn…

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Gov. Otu placing culture, tourism at heart of Cross River development – Obudu Chair

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Photo: Gov. Otu The Chairman of Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, has commended Governor Bassey Otu for placing culture and tourism at the centre of the state’s development agenda. The council chairman said the governor’s administration had demonstrated a renewed commitment to harnessing Cross River State’s rich cultural heritage, natural attractions and tourism potential as key drivers of economic growth and sustainable development. He noted that Obudu, with its renowned mountainous landscape, cultural heritage and tourist attractions, remained strategically positioned to benefit from the state government’s renewed…

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Rivers: CAPPA Raises Alarm Over Bille Gas Explosion, Demands Probe

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By Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has raised the alarm over the risk of a major environmental and public safety disaster in Bille, an island community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, following another gas-related explosion in the area. CAPPA urged the Rivers State Government and relevant regulatory authorities to urgently investigate the incident and address what it described as persistent gas bubbling and seepage in the community. The latest explosion occurred at about 8am on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at No. 18, Opu…

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Ohamadike Ndigbo: A Record That Speaks, A Return That Promises More – Part 1

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Photo: Senator Victor Umeh By Chiadikaobi Udeh When the history of representation in Anambra Central is written, the name Senator Victor Umeh, Ohamadike Ndigbo, will certainly have a place. For me, supporting Senator Victor Umeh is not about supporting a name or a political personality. It is about recognizing a record of representation that has touched lives, attracted projects, and given the people of Anambra Central a voice at the highest level of government. In the Senate, Ohamadike has consistently demonstrated that representation goes beyond making appearances. He has sponsored…

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