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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskThe presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the failure of states to receive their share of Nigeria LNG, NLNG, dividends is hindering development planning and infrastructure investment across the federation. Makinde said the delay had dealt a major setback to subnational development, forcing states to put some planned infrastructure projects on hold. He made the remarks on Friday at the 2027 budget stakeholders’ consultative engagement held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Speaking at the event, Makinde said each state was entitled to ₦250 billion from the NLNG dividends but regretted that the funds had been withheld until after the 2027 general elections. He said the delay had affected the implementation of projects identified to expand Oyo State’s economy and improve infrastructure. Makinde said, “Each state was supposed to get ₦250 billion. We had already identified projects that would expand Oyo State’s economy. “But they have now said the money will not be paid until after the election. Is the election more important than the people of Nigeria?” The governor argued that withholding the funds until after the elections undermined economic and social development across the states. Withholding of NLNG dividend hindering states’ progress – Makinde
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskShooting Stars ended their five-game winless run in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Ranchers Bees. The crucial win eased the pressure on Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf, as the Oluyole Warriors secured their first league victory in five matches. Shooting Stars took the lead in the 14th minute through Desmond Ojietefian, but Ranchers Bees restored parity seven minutes before half-time, with Isah Ndala Aliyu finding the back of the net. Damilola Akinola put the hosts back in front late in the first half before Qamar Adegoke sealed the victory with the third goal 19 minutes from time. The result lifted Shooting Stars out of the relegation zone, while Ranchers Bees slipped into the drop zone following the defeat. The remaining Matchday Nine fixtures in the NPFL are scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday. NPFL: Shooting Stars end winless run with victory over Ranchers Bees
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskFive persons have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 20 National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in Imo State. According to TVC, the suspects were arrested through a joint operation by the military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force. The 20 abducted corps members recently regained their freedom after spending some days in captivity. The victims were abducted while travelling through the state, prompting security agencies to launch an operation to locate and rescue them. TVC reports that a security source described the arrests as a major relief, noting that security agencies had sustained a wide-ranging manhunt for the abductors. “This is a huge sigh of relief. Security agencies have been on a manhunt for the abductors, and we are elated that they have been captured. “We strongly believe they will be charged to court by DSS and the corps members will get justice,” the source said. Navy recovers 114,500 litres of petroleum products, arrests 10 drug suspects