The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to widen its loan programme to include vocational and technical skills training, a move aimed at boosting employability and supporting trades-based education across the country. The expansion will enable apprentices, trainees and students enrolled in accredited vocational centres to access interest-free loans previously limited to […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken into custody a suspected top-level arms manufacturer and supplier, Musa Abubakar, believed to have provided weapons to violent groups operating in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria. Abubakar was arrested on November 12, 2025, following what officials described as precise and actionable intelligence. DSS operatives […]
The Sokoto State Government has announced the detection of eight confirmed cases of Dengue Fever within the state capital, affecting areas in Sokoto North and Sokoto South Local Government Areas. The confirmation was made public on Sunday through an official health advisory circulated to all public and private medical facilities. According to the Ministry of […]
Robert Preston Morris, the founder and former senior pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, pleaded guilty Thursday to five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child, resolving a criminal case that centers on conduct alleged to have begun in the early 1980s when the victim was 12 years old. Prosecutors say […]
Arsenal defender, Gabriel Magalhães was forced off the pitch during Brazil’s international friendly against Senegal after appearing to suffer a groin injury. The centre-back, who has been a key figure in Arsenal’s defence, left the field just after the hour mark while holding his right groin, prompting immediate concern from fans and pundits alike. […]
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has clarified his position on the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), distancing himself from calls to expel former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and other senior party members. In a recent statement, Mutfwang described the proposal to expel Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, and […]
Former Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, has expressed frustration with the All Progressives Congress (APC), claiming that the party has not treated him fairly despite his loyalty and political sacrifices. Ayade, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in 2021, said his decision to align Cross River State […]
Nigerian singer, Spyro has raised concerns over what he describes as the decline of “music with morals,” warning that the shift toward entertainment-focused content is fueling moral decay in society. In an interview on Adesope Live, Spyro lamented that contemporary music often prioritizes commercial success over meaningful messages. He noted that older songs, regardless […]
Yoruba Islamic clerics, alongside traditional and community leaders, have warned against attempts to use religion as a tool to divide Nigeria, emphasizing the need for unity and peaceful coexistence in the region. Speaking at a recent interfaith gathering, the clerics stressed that religion should not be exploited for political or personal gain, noting that […]
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reaffirmed the team’s determination to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that Nigeria will fight through every hurdle to secure a place at the global tournament scheduled to hold in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Speaking after Nigeria advanced to the CAF World Cup Play-off […]
