NELFUND Refutes ICPC’s Allegation of Fund Diversion

NELFUND Refutes ICPC’s Allegation of Fund Diversion

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that it diverted funds meant for student loans. Speaking before the House of Representatives Committee on Students Loan, Scholarship, and Higher Education, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Adekunle Sawyer, firmly denied any financial misconduct, asserting that the ICPC's claims were based on incorrect figures. Sawyer stated, “We […]

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NILDS DG Urges Nigerians to Uphold National Interest Over Religious Divisiveness

By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has called on Nigerians to place national interest above religious sentiments, warning against the manipulation of faith to undermine national peace and unity. Professor Sulaiman made the appeal on Wednesday, May 7, during the inauguration of the Non-Interest Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (NMCS) at the NILDS permanent site in Abuja. […]

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Kalu Advocates U.S. Support for Nigeria’s Gender, Electoral Reform Agendas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu on Wednesday advocated for partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria's efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call at a meeting with a delegation from the U. S Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony at the National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja. According […]

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Governors’ Wives Backs NDLEA, Says Drug-Free Nigeria Key to Renewed Hope

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum says tackling drug abuse is crucial to achieving President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This is as they note that backing NDLEA’s fight against illicit drugs is a key step toward national progress. Wives of state governors declared these as part of their resolutions in a communique read by the first lady of Ogun state, Bamidele Dapo Abiodun on behalf of the Chairperson […]

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Adopt Grassroots Drug Control Measures – FG, Stakeholders Tell States

By Oluwakemi Kindness State governments have been urged to adopt and implement community-based initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots level, in alignment with the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP). Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu gave the charge at a training workshop organized by NDLEA for the Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum in Abuja on Tuesday. Represented by the […]

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Renewable Energy Crucial to Nigeria’s Policy Direction – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says Nigeria must embrace renewable energy as a key strategy for diversifying its economy. Speaker Abbas emphasizes that "the case for renewable energy is compelling," adding that it carries significant implications for the nation’s policy priorities. The Speaker spoke in Lagos on Monday while declaring open the 'First Legislative Conference and Expo on Renewable Energy in Nigeria' organized […]

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Speaker Abbas Distributes 22 SUVs to Kaduna Traditional Rulers

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday, distributed a total of 22 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to both first class and second class traditional rulers in Kaduna State. The event, which took place at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, had in attendance, the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani and other top officials. Speaker Abbas, a prince of the Zazzau Emirate, […]

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Kalu @ 54: You are a Dependable Co-pilot – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has hailed the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, for being a “dependable partner.” In a congratulatory message ahead of the 54th birthday of the Deputy Speaker on Monday, Speaker Abbas commended Kalu for being “a reliable co-pilot in the affairs of the 10th House,” saying both of them have recorded successes as leaders of the “progressive” federal parliament. According […]

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World Press Freedom Day: Governor Ododo Challenges Media To Stand For Truth

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has reiterated his administration’s firm stance on protecting press freedom, declaring that the media must be encouraged to stand for the truth at all times. The Governor gave the assurance in a message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, observed globally on May 3. In line with the theme of […]

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