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NMA raises alarm over ‘fake drinks’ linked to liver, kidney diseases
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ondo state chapter, has raised concerns over the proliferation of counterfeit beverages in the state.
Speaking with journalists on Monday in Akure, the state capital, Roland Arohunmolase, NMA chairman in Ondo, said medical observations had shown that young people were developing serious liver and kidney conditions.
The association, however, could not provide figures for the cases recorded in recent months because some were still under investigation.
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Shettima: Peter Obi has nothing to offer Nigerians beyond statistics
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the former Anambra governor has nothing to offer Nigerians beyond citing statistics.
Shettima spoke in Abuja on Monday at the opening of the 32nd Nigerian economic summit.
The vice-president urged members of the country’s economic community to support the federal government’s policies, while defending its decision to remove petrol subsidy.
“I respect Peter Obi for having the courage to say he’s not going to restore the petrol subsidy, but beyond spouting some statistics, Mr Peter Obi has absolutely nothing to offer,” Shettima said.
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NESG chairman to FG: Next reform phase must prioritise lower production costs, reliable infrastructure
Olaniyi Yusuf, chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), said the next phase of Nigeria’s economic reforms must prioritise lower production costs, reliable infrastructure, productive investment, and more effective public expenditure.
Speaking on Monday at the 32nd Nigerian economic summit (NES32), Yusuf said the country must move from economic reforms to delivering tangible socioeconomic results, including decent jobs, improved purchasing power, reduced poverty, and higher productivity.
The chairman said key macroeconomic indicators are improving, but significant constraints continue to limit the impact of the gains on businesses and households.
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How much each Nigerian state gets from population-based revenue sharing (Sep 2026)
1. Kano: N7.79bn
2. Lagos: N7.49bn
3. Kaduna: N5.04bn
4. Katsina: N4.81bn
5. Oyo: N4.65bn
6. Rivers: N4.31bn
7. Bauchi: N3.86bn
8. Jigawa: N3.61bn
9. Benue: N3.51bn
10. Anambra: N3.47bn
11. Borno: N3.45bn
12. Delta: N3.41bn
13. Niger: N3.28bn
14. Imo: N3.27bn
15. Akwa Ibom: N3.26bn
16. Ogun: N3.10bn
17. Sokoto: N3.07bn
18. Ondo: N2.86bn
19. Osun: N2.84bn
20. Kogi: N2.72bn
21. Enugu: N2.71bn
22. Zamfara: N2.71bn
23. Kebbi: N2.69bn
24. Edo: N2.67bn
25. Plateau: N2.64bn
26. Adamawa: N2.63bn
27. Cross River: N2.40bn
28. Abia: N2.35bn
29. Ekiti: N1.98bn
30. Kwara: N1.97bn
31. Gombe: N1.96bn
32. Yobe: N1.93bn
33. Taraba: N1.91bn
34. Ebonyi: N1.81bn
35. Nasarawa: N1.55bn
36. Bayelsa: N1.42bn
The figures represent each state's share of the 30% population component of the states' 26.72% allocation from the net distributable Federation Account revenue. The allocation is based on each state's share of the total population, as determined by the National Population Commission (NPC).
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.@BlaqBonez: I’d love to work with Burna Boy… he inspired my energy this year
Blaqbonez, the Nigerian rapper, says he would love to collaborate with Grammy award-winning singer Burna Boy.
In a recent interview on The Zeze Millz show, the ‘Chanel’ hitmaker said he was eager to work with Burna Boy and predicted the collaboration would be “really fire”.
He also revealed that much of his energy this year was inspired by the Grammy-winning singer.
“I would love to collab with Burna Boy, that would be really fire. I can imagine it, it would just be super crazy. You know what is crazy? The energy I am on this year, a lot of it was inspired by him,” he said.
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FG releases N38.93bn for infrastructure upgrades in 166 tertiary institutions
The federal government says it has disbursed N38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions nationwide under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund.
In a statement on Sunday, Efe Ovuakporie, director of press relations at the ministry of finance, said the disbursement covers 79 universities, 46 polytechnics and 41 colleges of education.
Ovuakporie said the fund is intended to address infrastructure gaps and improve learning facilities across the institutions.
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'N76bn fraud': Court admits evidence proving Arik receivership was corporate decision
The special offences court in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, admitted Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) board resolutions as evidence challenging claims that Ahmed Kuru, the corporation’s ex-managing director, approved Arik Air’s receivership alone.
The documents were tendered on Monday by Uyi Giwa-Osagie, defence counsel, during the cross-examination of Bawa Usman Kaltungo, the fourth prosecution witness in the case before Mojisola Dada, the presiding judge.
Kaltungo, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had maintained that Kuru, the second defendant and former AMCON chief executive officer, had unfettered powers and unilaterally sanctioned the receivership of Arik Air.
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APC campaign council: ADC owes staff over 12 months’ salaries, can’t be trusted with power
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of owing its workers over 12 months’ salaries.
Dele Alake, spokesperson of the APC campaign council, in a statement on Monday, described the alleged non-payment of salaries as “wicked and reprehensible”.
Alake said the development showed that the ADC and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate, could not be trusted to govern the country.
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‘He was trained in sanitation’ — Shettima says Atiku lacks skills to govern modern economy
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), lacks the skill set to govern a modern economy.
Shettima also criticised the former vice-president’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027.
Speaking on Monday at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, Shettima described Atiku’s proposal as a move to take Nigeria backwards for political convenience.
“One of the leading presidential candidates (Atiku) is advocating a return to the subsidy scheme. He wants us to backslide into primitivity for political convenience,” Shettima said.
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‘I’m not a drug addict’ — Blessing CEO speaks up after release from prison
Blessing Nkiruka, the social media influencer popularly known as Blessing CEO, has denied allegations that she is addicted to drugs.
Blessing spoke during a recent video call with actress Doris Ogala, who shared footage of their conversation on Instagram.
Doris told Blessing during the call that claims about her alleged drug use had circulated online while she was in detention, with some people reportedly saying she needed rehabilitation and should not be given money.
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MISINFO ALERT: Nigeria not declared Ebola-free, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria has not yet been declared Ebola-free.
On Monday, Nigeria’s index Ebola patient was evacuated to Switzerland by air ambulance for further medical treatment.
Following the evacuation, the WHO said Nigeria had no active Ebola case. However, some platforms interpreted the development to mean that the country was Ebola-free.
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Chris Brown gets suspended jail term over UK nightclub attack
Chris Brown, the American singer, has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence for attacking a producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub in 2023.
The singer and Omololu Akinlolu, his vocal coach, were sentenced at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Monday after pleading guilty to a charge of affray, which involves fighting or threatening violence in a way that causes fear of violence to others, over the attack on Abe Diaw at the Tape nightclub on February 19 2023.
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It’s dangerous to buy Christmas clothes when you’ve not paid your tithes, Ibiyeomie warns
David Ibiyeomie, the pastor of Salvation Ministries in Rivers, has warned Christians against neglecting tithing, saying believers who “fail to fulfil the religious obligation could expose themselves to problems”.
In a recent sermon, Ibiyeomie urged members ahead of the Christmas season to prioritise tithing before spending money on festive clothing and other personal needs.
“The year is ending; don’t buy a Christmas cloth when you have not paid tithe. It’s dangerous. It’s very dangerous,” he said.
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AY Makun apologises for missing Cardiff show, blames organisers over ‘unpaid fees’
AY Makun, the Nigerian comedian and actor, has responded to backlash over his failure to appear at his show in Cardiff, UK.
On Sunday, the comedian was billed to perform at the event tagged ‘AY Live: Single and Not Searching’ at Valegate Retail Park in Cardiff.
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CBN says cash outside banks increased by N49bn to N4.9trn in September
Cash outside banks rose by N48.73 billion to N4.92 trillion in September 2026, extending the increase for a second consecutive month, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data.
The CBN data showed that currency outside banks increased from N4.87 trillion in August.
The latest increase followed a rise in August, when cash outside banks climbed from N4.8 trillion in July to N4.87 trillion.
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NSIA, partners say SMEs key to job creation as 7 startups get $275,000 funding
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) says micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are critical to job creation and economic growth, as it seeks to support Nigerian startups with funding and business development opportunities.
Aminu Umar-Sadiq, NSIA’s managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), spoke at the fourth edition of the NSIA prize for innovation demo day in Abuja, the agency said in a statement on Monday.
At the event, Come Again Foods, a manufacturer of packaged snacks from locally sourced agricultural commodities, reportedly emerged the overall winner, clinching prizes valued at $100,000.
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Uba Sani: We’ve failed if any opposition candidate gets 25% of votes in Kaduna
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) would have failed if any opposition candidate secures 25 percent of the votes in the state in the 2027 elections.
Sani spoke during an interview with TVC on Sunday, expressing confidence that Kaduna would deliver a more vote for President Bola Tinubu.
“In Kaduna state, allowing any candidate to even get 25 percent of the votes is a failure on our side,” he said.
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