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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.894 trillion from the February 2026 Federation Account revenue to the federal government, state governments and local government councils. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued on Friday and signed by the spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa. According to the statement, the revenue was shared during the March 2026 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The N1.894 trillion total distributable revenue comprised N1.274 trillion as distributable statutory revenue and N619.119 billion from value-added tax (VAT). The communiqué further indicated that total gross revenue…

The planned burial of 13 victims killed during a recent attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Turan community, Jato-Aka, in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, has been postponed following the disappearance of a mortician at the facility where the corpses were kept. Families of the deceased and members of the Concerned Sons and Daughters of Turan Community had earlier fixed Thursday, March 12, 2026, for a mass burial. Preparations were already underway in Mbachom community, where sympathisers and residents gathered in anticipation of the funeral. However, the ceremony was halted after relatives were unable to retrieve the bodies…

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has leapt to the defence of out-of-sorts Bukayo Saka. Saka was singled out by fans and pundits for criticism, following the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The England winger was taken off by Arteta in the 60th minute and replaced by Noni Madueke. Madueke eventually won the penalty that Kai Havertz converted to help Arsenal avoid defeat. But speaking to the media on Friday, Arteta insisted that he fully trusts Saka. He said: “We fully trust him and love him. What he’s doing for us, for this club,…

The United States has said that Friday’s strikes will be the highest volume it has put over the skies of Iran. US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, made this statement, Friday during a Pentagon briefing, while giving an update on the ongoing US/Israel and Iran war. Hegseth said the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is on the run because he lacks legitimacy, adding that with every passing hour, the military capabilities of their evil regime is crumbling. Recall that the war started in late February when the United States, alongside its ally, Israel, launched an attack on Iran, killing its Supreme…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revised its petrol price to ₦1,175 per litre, resulting in depot operators across different areas pausing their sales temporarily. The refinery had previously lowered the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by ₦100, bringing it to ₦1,075 per liter on March 10, 2026, reduced from the earlier price of ₦1,175 per litre. Depot operators, who had started selling at an average price of ₦1,100 per litre, immediately paused their sales transactions due to the refinery’s increase in price. The refinery has temporarily halted loading operations to reconcile stock levels and adjust to the updated…

Residents across Dubai received emergency notifications on their mobile phones on Friday warning of a possible missile threat and urging them to take safety measures immediately. The message advised people to move quickly into the nearest secure building and remain indoors, keeping away from windows, doors, and open areas for their safety. In an update posted on the social media platform X, the UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed that the country’s air defence systems had been activated in response to the suspected missile threat. Authorities asked residents to stay in protected locations and continue monitoring official announcements for further instructions.…

Anambra State government has arrested a popular Nnewi-based spiritualist known as De Young Chief Priest. His arrest followed the government’s crackdown on traditionalists and native doctors suspected of preparing charms for criminals. Security operatives arrested De Young Chief Priest on Thursday in his office at Nnewi over alleged illegal practices. According to reports, the suspect is currently being interrogated by authorities as part of ongoing investigation into alleged spiritual support provided to criminals in the region. The government is yet to release full details of the allegations against the native doctor. DAILY POST also learnt that the arrest is believed…

Former Manchester United player, Paul Parker, has urged his old club to offload Harry Maguire and Mason Mount this upcoming summer transfer window. Parker insisted that Maguire’s time at Old Trafford has reached its conclusion, recommending that the Red Devils prioritize selling Mount as well. “I believe Maguire has had his time, and he has been through a lot of managers,” Parker said in an interview with Metro. “You have young talents like Yoro and Heaven on the rise, along with de Ligt and Martinez, keeping Maguire could hinder the development of these young players.” Regarding Mount, Parker stated, “If…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has said neither he nor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must necessarily win the 2027 presidential election, stressing that Nigeria should be the ultimate winner. Adebayo made the remarks on Thursday during an Iftar gathering attended by SDP leaders and other opposition figures in Abuja. He expressed concern over comments made by Tinubu during an Iftar hosted at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, saying political leaders must remember that ultimate power rests with God. According to him, the position presented to the president by the delegation of the Inter-Party…

A former Big Brother Naija reality show contestant, Angel Smith, has announced her upcoming wedding to her female lover, Tumininu. Angela made the announcement on Wednesday in a post shared on her Snapchat page. Sharing the official copy of the wedding invitation card, she announced black as the dressing code. The invitation specified “A gentle reminder, this is an all black wedding. Please wear black to celebrate in style with us.” DAILY POST recalls that the reality star made her relationship with Tumininu public in 2025, after sharing their loved-up clips and pictures online. In January 2026, the duo reportedly…