Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any … Read more
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦79.557 million in student loans to three universities, including Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Sule Lamido University (Lamido University), and University of Ilesa. University of Ilesa Receives ₦49.992 Million The University of Ilesa, Osun State, has received a significant financial boost … Read more
The University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, has received a significant financial boost from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), totaling ₦78.155 million. This disbursement is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative to alleviate financial burdens on young Nigerians seeking higher education. Breakdown of Disbursements The university received two tranches of NELFUND disbursements: first … Read more
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended three commissioners The three commissioners were suspended for one month for being absent in the day’s meeting without any permission. The commissioners include Commissioner for Grants and Donor Agencies, Hon. Solomon Azi, Commissioner for Environment, Rt Hon. Victor Uzoma Chukwu, Commissioner for Rural Development, Hon. Barr. … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on the National Assembly to prioritize unity, national development, and the collective good over political divisions and partisan interests. He made the statement during an Iftar hosted by President Bola Tinubu for the leadership and members of the House of Representatives at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday. Speaking on … Read more
An explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, late on Monday night. The blast occurred near the Bodo-Bonny Road, which is currently under construction. The affected section of the major pipeline is ablaze, with the exact cause of the explosion still under investigation. At this point, it … Read more
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has expressed confidence about his re-election bid in the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election, claiming he sees no competent challenger from opposition parties. Speaking during a media chat to mark his third anniversary in office, Soludo stated that there is widespread consensus among the people of Anambra, known … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday identified Nigeria as one of eight countries at risk of running out of HIV treatment supplies in the near future. This alarming development is attributed to disruptions caused by the Trump administration’s decision to pause U.S. foreign aid, which has significantly impacted the availability of HIV treatments in … Read more
Business mogul Aliko Dangote has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a major seaport and expand cement production in Ogun State, signaling a significant boost to both local infrastructure and the economy. During a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun and Ogun State’s Executive Council on Monday, Dangote revealed that his company would build what he described … Read more
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State, Professor Stephen Obekpa, has assured students that a Student-Management Liaison Committee will be established to foster open communication and address their concerns. The development follows a recent peaceful protest by students over water shortages and power outages on campus. During an engaging session … Read more
