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Following the release of a total of $1. 11 trillion in funding to states and local governments through the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the previous year, President Bola Tinubu has made a call to the governors of state to explain the unprecedented fiscal inflow with tangible development results.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting featured the president, who urged the governors to redouble their efforts to promote grassroots development, claiming that many Nigerians were still dissatisfied with the pace of governance and the benefits of democracy.

We need to do more, Tinubu said. At the grassroots, Nigerians continue to complain. You, the governors, need to sand the ground and encourage more grassroots democracy-building.

We must not fall asleep. The effects of government must be felt more directly by the populace.

The Federal Government just announced that it had a total of 14.27 trillion in tax revenues for the year between January and June, an increase of 43% over the $9.98 trillion that was collected in the first half of 2024.

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A total of 11.195 trillion was distributed among the States and local governments as a result of a compilation of FAAC disbursements between June 2024 and June 2025.

The local governments received 4.704 trillion while the states received a total of 6.462 trillion.

Ayo Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State, predicted that the opposition party’s (PDP) performance in the 2027 general elections would be disastrous.

Fayose, a PDP member and a member of the G5’s now-defunct governors, made the statement during Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday.

“It is my hope that the PDP will finish fourth,” I ask. He said, “I’m telling you that the PDP will win the general elections today.”

The former governor claims that the party’s internal turmoil and alienation of its members have weakened its standing in the electoral process.

They are already vulnerable in most states, according to the statement. Many of their leaders have been let go. I’m proud of them, but remember that I was a member of the G5!

He criticized the party’s leadership for what he termed “repeated acts of disrespect” and “sabotage” of devoted followers like him.

“I’ve made my PDP dues,” I said. You can’t continue to match a man like mine. In PDP, I have no friends. I was by myself to PDP.

How can a party defame a two-term governor who has done everything inhumanely to support them and who I should be cheering for them? “Fayose said, forget that.

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He continued, “It is shameful enough to associate with the PDP today, and the state of the PDP as it is a shadow of its former self. Recently, the party has become too weak for anything. PDP is currently unaffected. PDP will move up to the fourth spot with more prayer requests.

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, was also attacked by him, alleging that Atiku was aware of his political prospects and had blocked other options.

According to Fayose, “Atiku knew he was going to get the PDP ticket, and that’s why he joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

If Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde were to emerge as the PDP candidate, Fayose responded, “If Governor Makinde becomes the flag bearer, Nigerians will decide.” That’s fine with me.

Fayose said he had always been open about his political beliefs even while in office.

When it comes to politics and our nation, Nigerians always know where I belong. When I was governor in office, I continued to support Tinubu. As a sitting governor, he said, “I visited him several times.”

The former governor also made a comment about zoning, expressing support for the PDP’s decision to impose a South-to-South zoning, but he maintained a gloomy outlook for the party.

Because President Bola Tinubu is the one who can get power back to the North right now, PDP’s zoning to the South is beneficial for them. I don’t need to be trusted, whether or not I should be trusted. We are aware of the current state of my party, and I ask that the PDP not place fourth in the upcoming elections.

“Pretenders can pretend, but you are aware that the PDP is acting improperly. Party management has become a challenge. Everyone in that party as of right now has changed to “to your tents, O Israel!” he stated.

Meanwhile, Fayose’s political party, the PDP, is currently experiencing a growing crisis.

Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on June 6.

Additionally, on April 23, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy, Monday Onyeme, and a number of political allies, including chairmen and commissioners, joined the APC. Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor of Delta and the party’s vice-president for 2023, followed suit.

Additionally, Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president and former PDP presidential candidate, immediately resigned from his position with the PDP on July 16 citing unresolvable differences that had arisen within the then-governing party.

As Atiku leads coalition discussions with other political figures and stakeholders who have endorsed the ADC party, aiming to form a formidable opposition to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

Respect for Nigerians’ rights is a top priority for military operations in the country, according to the Nigerian Army.

Major General GU Chibuisi, the head of civil-military affairs, delivered this statement at a workshop to encourage soldiers from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to improve their behavior during military operations and with civilian interactions.

The workshop in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, aims to provide guidance on how to deal with evolving security threats and ensure strict compliance with international law.

The 6 Brigade, Nigeria Army’s public relations officer, Captain Olubodunde Oni, stated in a press release that the engagement was part of its ongoing effort to advance professionalism and respect for human rights within the army.

The Nigerian Army and its personnel are in enormous responsibilities as a result of these operations. Therefore, we must always advise our troops on the rules governing their conduct. He reaffirmed that the protection of human rights must remain a pillar of our activities.

General Chibuisi added that the workshop was intended to foster moral behavior among allies while also promoting the inclusion of law-abiding soldiers.

Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, the commander of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, earlier emphasized the importance of the training in strengthening the Brigade’s commitment to professionalism and the protection of fundamental human rights.

The brigade commander notes that 6 Brigade troops displayed exemplary restraint, which led to no casualties, while applauding the brigade’s strict rules, professionalism, and law-abiding behavior during the nationwide protests.

This program serves as both a refresher and solemn reminder of our commitment to safeguard lives and property. I applaud the DCMA for introducing this initiative to the 6th Brigade and for encouraging our troops to take active part and use the lessons learned,” he said.

Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the chief of the army, is a man of extraordinary dedication to the welfare, development, and professional development of Nigerian Army personnel.

A number of lectures were given at the sensitisation workshop on family cohesion, psychoactive substance abuse, professional conduct of employees, and human rights.

Clement Jimbo, a member of the House of Representatives, has advocated for legal reforms to stop Nigerian courts from interpreting judgments in error.

Jumbo made the remarks on Friday’s episode of Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily in response to the confusion surrounding the Senate’s and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s most recent court case.

The lawmaker, who represents the Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency, claimed that the Senate and the Senate had offered contradictory interpretations of the controversial decision by the Federal High Court.

“The National Assembly should reach a resolution.” And I’ll ask that a committee that will sit in and review specific or pertinent sections of our constitution and our laws in a way that gives very clear instructions to our judges and mandates that they be given a template on which to write their decisions. In addition, I want to propose to Parliament that the constitutional review committee, in conjunction with the Committee on Judiciary, create an ad hoc committee to sit in and, in very clear terms, review a particular or relevant section of our constitution and our laws. And it ought to be clear on all fronts, he said.

Senator Natasha attempted to resume legislative duties based on her interpretation of the court’s remarks, but Senate security officials prevented her entry, with the upper chamber claiming that the ruling did not include any legally binding order for her recall. The lawmaker then expressed her dissatisfaction with the outcome of the case.

“I wouldn’t understand why, in the legal system of Nigeria, one meter in the high court is not&nbsp, equal to one meter in the appellate court. My opinion should go beyond this, and that our judges should do the same.

He emphasized that even though the court is an independent body, court decisions must be made in plain and concise language to prevent misinterpretation by the public or the parties involved.

He further suggested that the National Assembly establish a committee to review pertinent sections of the Constitution and legal guidelines for the writing of judgments.

Senator Natasha, a representative for Kogi Central, was denied entry to the National Assembly on Tuesday, but she was able to resume her duties.

The Kogi lawmaker promised to follow-up when the Senate, which is scheduled to take a two-month break, resumes and would consult with her legal team.

She cited a Federal High Court decision, insisting that she resumed.

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In response to her claim of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months on March 6 for breaking its rules.

The Kogi lawmaker filed a lawsuit and claimed that her suspension was unlawful.

However, the Senate advised her against entering the chamber.

On Friday afternoon, a portion of the Pentagon Lodge, a student accommodation building near the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), in Ebonyi State, collapsed.

Before the incident, some students reportedly eluded the three-story building, which reportedly had cracks in it. No casualties were confirmed at the time of writing this report, but several students’ belongings were thought to still be inside, especially those who had evacuated.

According to sources close to the school environment, one of the five different blocks, Pentagon Lodge, was a part of the collapse.

Elom Iyke Ubochi, AE-FUNAI’s public relations officer, gave an interview to Channels Television’s correspondent in Abakaliki.

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He thanked the collapser for colliding during lecture times, which suggested that many students would have been evacuating and attending classes, which would have reduced casualties.

There are no casualties, according to what I’ve heard so far. During the school day, students attended for lectures and other activities, but sadly, some of their properties were impacted.

There hasn’t been any human casualty in the private accommodations outside the school environment, but we’re expecting any students who are affected by the incident to report it to the dean of student affairs.