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Newspaper Headlines: 774 councils receive N4.6trn in FAAC allocation — a year after s’court verdict

byAyomikunle Daramola
July 27, 2025 7:00 am

The frontpages of newspapers are filled with reports of the power play between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Punch says the Osun state government has faulted the demand of Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation, for LG allocations refund. The newspaper reports that the federal government has barred MDAs from dollar-denominated contracts.
Tribune reports that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti have asked Ayodele Fayose, former governor of the state, to leave the party. The newspaper says Kano, Jigawa, Katsina are demanding more states to be created.
The Nation says Anthony Sani, former secretary-general of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), said the north would rather allow President Bola Tinubu have a second term in 2027 and wait till 2031 to have one of its own as the next president. The newspaper reports that Gboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy, has opted out of the 2026 governorship election in Osun state.
New Telegraph details how key political figures switched parties 20 times in 19 years. The newspaper reports that the federal government has flagged off the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer programme in Akwa Ibom, with over N2.1 billion earmarked for disbursement.
Independent says the host communities of Nigeria producing oil and gas (HOSTCOM) has called on the federal government to ensure that the 13% derivation funds is paid directly to the host communities. The newspaper says Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, signs landmark bills into law, restates commitment to impactful governance.

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