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BREAKING: Wike vs Fubara: Nigerian government stops October FAAC revenue to Rivers State
The Nigerian government has confirmed the suspension of the October Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to Rivers State amid the ongoing conflict between Governor Simi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), disclosed this on Friday.
This development follows the federal government’s announcement on Wednesday approving the disbursement of N1.1411 trillion as October 2024 FAAC revenue to federal, state, and local governments. However, reports indicated that Rivers State’s allocation was withheld due to a court order barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government from releasing the funds.
Responding to the situation, Mokwa stated that the OAGF would comply with the court’s directive. “The October 2024 FAAC has not been distributed yet. However, the federal government will obey the court order regarding Rivers State’s allocation. We will follow due process unless a contrary order is issued,” he said.
Mokwa clarified that the disbursement process for the October allocations to other states was still ongoing as of the time of the report.
The court order, issued on October 30 by Justice Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, directed the CBN and the federal government to halt the release of monthly allocations to Rivers State. The ruling followed an originating summons filed by a faction of the Rivers State Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule.
The Amaewhule faction, backed by former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, argued that Governor Fubara’s administration had failed to comply with a prior court order mandating the re-presentation of the 2024 appropriation bill to the Amaewhule-led faction of the state assembly.
This legal and political battle is the latest in a series of disputes between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, which have created significant tensions in Rivers State. Since assuming office, Governor Fubara has clashed with Wike, leading to a prolonged crisis in the oil-rich state.
An angry mob has set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eyewitness accounts and social media reports indicate that the motorcyclist was riding alone along the restricted BRT lane when the collision happened. He died at the scene.
Enraged residents and youths then attacked the bus driver and set the vehicle ablaze. Police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), who were nearby, intervened promptly and rescued the driver unharmed.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact circumstances of the crash had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the burning of the bus.
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ARISE News Wins Seven Honours At Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
• ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female)
ARISE News has emerged as one of the major winners at the just ended Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
ARISE News won seven honours across television broadcasting, news reporting, presentation and production during the ceremony.
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
The network’s flagship breakfast programme, The Morning Show, also won the Best TV Talk Show award, further strengthening its recognition in television broadcasting.
ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female).
Rufai Oseni was named Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Male), while Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong received the Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Female) award.
The recognition extended to the network’s newsroom, with Ovieteme George winning Best TV News Reporter (Male) for his contributions to television news reporting.
Behind the camera, Sam Adeyemi received the Best Camera Operator/Cinematographer award, recognising his work in television production and visual storytelling.
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Meta removes 3.7 million accounts in West Africa scam crackdown
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has removed more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages and groups linked to suspected scam networks operating in West Africa.
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
The company announced the crackdown in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. It involved 14 technology companies and law enforcement agencies from 10 countries.
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency coordinated the operation with the US Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. Nigerian authorities were involved.
Other countries included Ghana, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India.Tech companies that took part included Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Coinbase, Starlink and Adobe.
Meta said the partnership let participants share intelligence across digital platforms, countries and financial systems to identify criminal networks.
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