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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦85.8 million to 801 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University for the 2025/2026 academic session. The funds, released in two batches, include ₦56,032,500 paid to 528 students under the sixth batch and ₦29,782,500 disbursed to 273 students in the seventh batch. Details of the latest […]
A governance expert and President of the National Patriots, Princess Adebajo-Fraser, has raised concerns over the capacity of the African Democratic Congress to serve as a viable platform for national political power, citing weak electoral performance, internal disputes and structural limitations. In a detailed assessment of Nigeria’s evolving democracy, Adebajo Fraser said recent developments within […]
A new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that psychosocial risks in the workplace are contributing significantly to global ill health, accounting for an estimated 45 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost each year. The figure reflects years of healthy life lost through illness, disability, or early death linked to work-related stress […]
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed a deadly elephant attack in Innayin Community, Oyo State, which left one person dead and another missing. Police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the incident occurred on Thursday around 3:30 p.m. when a wild elephant reportedly entered the community and attacked residents. According to the statement, police operatives, working […]
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday inaugurated the newly completed Lodge Road in the Government Reserved Area of Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State and flagged off the construction of Sarkin Yaki Road in the Sabon Gari area of Fagge Local Government Area. Mrs Tinubu, who was in the state for the launch […]
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, has criticised the exclusion of journalists from the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Alabelewe said reporters have been denied access to courtroom proceedings since the trial began, forcing them to depend on post-hearing briefings from legal representatives. […]
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing the Kaduna South Senatorial District, has formally declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress in late 2025, is positioning himself as the APC’s candidate for the district under what […]
Transcorp Hotels Plc has reported a strong start to the 2026 financial year, posting a revenue of N22.41 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, reflecting a 9 per cent increase from N20.64 billion recorded in the same period of 2025. The company also recorded a 15 per cent rise in profit before tax, […]
The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme to improve access to home ownership for workers in the public service. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, made the announcement on Friday in Abuja, saying the initiative would be implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of […]
The Sokoto State Police Command says it has stepped up its counter-banditry operations, successfully repelling armed attacks, recovering weapons, and arresting suspected collaborators across several parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Hassan Shaffa, made this known on Friday during a briefing at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto, where he highlighted recent security achievements […]
