NELFUND Clarifies Student Loans Are Voluntary
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND, has clarified that student loans are voluntary, urging tertiary institution students to apply only when they need financial assistance. The fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. NELFUND said the scheme aims to remove financial barriers […]
Ooni of Ife Mourns Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has mourned the death of Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100. The monarch described his death as a profound loss to the Yoruba people and Nigeria, citing his contributions to public service, democratic governance and the preservation of Yoruba […]
2027: Stakeholders Seek Laws That Improve Citizens Lives
By Halima Adisa As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, stakeholders have called for legislative reforms that prioritise citizens’ welfare and measures lawmakers’ performance by the impact of their laws. They made the call at the Creative Leadership and Legislative Summit in Abuja, organised by the Centre for Leadership and Creative Entrepreneurs in Africa […]
Wike Urges Fubara’s Supporters to Back Tinubu in 2027
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying the state stands to gain more federal appointments and infrastructure projects. Wike made the appeal on Monday during a meeting with Fubara-aligned youth leaders […]
Adunni Ade Mourns Mother After Long Illness
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nollywood actress Adunni Ade is mourning the loss of her mother following a prolonged illness. The actress announced her mother’s death on Monday in an emotional tribute shared on her official Instagram page, alongside photographs of the deceased. Expressing her grief, Ade wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” meaning, “Indeed, to […]
Tinubu Orders Reconstruction of Benin-Asaba Road
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has ordered the redesign and reconstruction of the 136-kilometre Benin-Asaba Road into a dual carriageway following the Federal Government’s decision to reclaim the highway from its concession arrangement. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during the reopening of the First Niger Bridge on the Asaba-Onitsha Road, explaining […]
ICC Commends Nigeria, Four African Nations on Cricket Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The International Cricket Council (ICC) has praised Nigeria and four other African cricket nations for their growing progress, attributing improved performances across the continent to investments in development programmes and high-performance structures. ICC Africa Regional Manager, Justine Ligyalingi, named Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda among the countries making encouraging strides in […]
Nigeria, Uganda Lead T20 World Cup Qualification Push
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s national cricket team is banking on home advantage and intensive preparations to secure victory at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja. Captain Akachukwu Chima says the hosts are motivated and determined to make the most of the opportunity as six countries battle from October […]
NSITF Boss Seeks Stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration to Protect Worker
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to improve workers’ welfare, strengthen social security and enhance national productivity. Faleye made the call on Thursday in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at a technical retreat on Presidential […]
NDC May Restore Fuel Subsidy to Cut Petrol Prices – Kwankwaso
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it may restore fuel subsidy to reduce petrol prices if elected into power in the 2027 general election. The party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on national television, saying the party would explore all available options to lower energy costs […]