The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing the security challenges in Zamfara State as Governor Dauda Lawal officially defected to the All Progressives Congress. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the pledge on Tuesday in Gusau while formally receiving the governor into the APC. Shettima said the Federal Government would deploy adequate security personnel […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the successful disbursement of institutional loans to students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU) for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. In an announcement on its official X account on Wednesday, NELFUND said a combined total of ₦2,109,980,200 has been disbursed to support 7,382 UNIOSUN […]
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the conduct of former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, describing it as a disruption of courtroom decorum. According to reports from Daily Post, drama unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja when Sowore clashed with a Senior […]
Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has expressed concern over what he called politically motivated actions after his properties were raided by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. PUNCH Online reports that EFCC operatives, on Monday, marked an Abuja property linked to the former minister following an interim forfeiture […]
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, security and investment, amid growing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, conveyed the bloc’s position during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. […]
The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry, has proposed measures to cushion the impact of rising crude oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Channels reports. Global oil prices climbed again on Tuesday as Brent crude oil rose above $100 per barrel, a […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has inaugurated the Board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), tasking members to uphold transparency, accountability, and strong governance in managing Nigeria’s pension system. Akume said the inauguration reflects the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to strengthening pension administration and protecting the retirement savings […]
As countries mark World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, experts have warned that a high funding gap, low awareness, malnutrition, stigma and discrimination are threatening disease control gains and the sustainability of Nigeria’s TB response. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), while Nigeria achieved a 63 per cent reduction in TB deaths between 2015 and […]
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under tight security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for over 30 minutes before being escorted into the […]
At the backdrop of worsening power supply to offices and homes, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have recorded a combined loss of N2.349 trillion over the past two years due to billing and collection inefficiencies, further worsening the liquidity crisis in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Already burdened by an estimated N6 trillion sector-wide debt […]
