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Rivers LG Polls A Democratic Scam, Totally Illegal, Says Jake Epelle

Founder of The Albino Foundation, Jake Epelle, has strongly criticised the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State, branding the exercise a “democratic scam” and “totally illegal.”   In a statement issued on Monday, Epelle said the conduct of the polls fell far short of democratic standards, with outcomes that, in his words, appeared […]

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EFCC Logo Sparks Debate Over Use of Foreign Bald Eagle

A debate has erupted on social media over the eagle featured in the logo of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with users questioning why the anti-graft agency employs a bird not native to Africa.   The conversation was triggered on Monday when a Nigerian Twitter user, @arojinle1, pointed out that the eagle in […]

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Wike Denies Backing APC, Says He Only Delivered PDP in His Local Government

  FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that he secretly worked to secure widespread electoral victories for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, insisting that his political influence was confined to his own local government. Speaking during a media parley on Arise News, Wike addressed claims that he undermined the Peoples Democratic […]

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NELFUND Disburses ₦86bn as 449,000 Students Benefit from Tinubu’s Loan Scheme

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released new figures highlighting the growing impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s student loan programme, showing that more than ₦86 billion has so far been disbursed to Nigerian students across tertiary institutions. According to the Daily Status Report generated on Monday, September 1, 2025, a total of 775,976 […]

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Japan, South Korea Record Hottest Summers in History

  Japan and South Korea have endured their hottest summers on record, with both countries setting new benchmarks for average seasonal temperatures, underscoring the growing impact of climate change across East Asia. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced that average temperatures between June and August were 2.36°C higher than normal, making it the hottest summer […]

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FG Threatens to Disconnect GenCos Over Grid Infractions

  The Federal Government has warned electricity generation companies (GenCos) operating in Nigeria that they risk being disconnected from the national grid if they fail to comply with new regulatory directives aimed at stabilising power supply. In a directive issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), GenCos have been ordered to activate Free Governor […]