Kogi Govt Promises Safe Return Of Abducted CUSTECH Students

The Kogi State government has promised that it will ensure the safe return of the abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH). This was contained in a press statement on Friday by the Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi. The statement read, “I understand the concern and anxiety of the students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) regarding the abduction...

2 Arraigned in Federal High Court in Enugu for Alleged N382m Contract Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command arraigned Mrs. Onuaguluchi Ifeakanwa Chris and Mr. Izuchukwu Shedrack David, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Independence Layout Enugu in Enugu State. The defendants were arraigned for allegedly swindled Mackombo Omoila, the Managing Director/CEO of Architekon Nigeria Limited of the sum of Three Hundred and Eighty-two Million, Three Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty-five Naira (N382,336,955.00) being sum paid...

Student Loan Programme Kicks Off in Nigeria: Applications Begin May 24th

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has announced the official opening date for the student loan application portal. Applications will be accepted starting Friday, 24th May 2024. This move represents a significant step forward in President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to make education “accessible and inclusive for all Nigerian students,” as stated by NELFUND. According to the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, “Through the portal, students can now access loans...

Seven Nigerian Artists Dominate 2024 BET Awards Nominations

Nigerian artists take centre stage at the prestigious 2024 BET Awards with an impressive seven nominations. The nominations, announced on Thursday, solidify Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in music and celebrate the incredible talent emerging from the country. Leading the charge is Afro-fusion giant Burna Boy, who scored nominations in both the “Best Male Hip Hop Artist” and “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist” categories. Joining him are a diverse range of Nigerian talents: Ayra Starr, Asake,...

Thirty-six House of Assembly Speakers Voice Support for State Police 

In a move that could significantly impact national security, the speakers of all 36 Nigerian state Houses of Assembly have thrown their weight behind the creation of state police forces. The announcement came on Thursday after a meeting of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Abuja. A communique issued at the meeting’s conclusion, signed by Chairman Adebo Ogundoyin, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, expressed strong support for state policing...

Anambra 2025: The APC’s Ticket Conundrum

“The Zoning argument that the governor has to come from Anambra South might play to Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah’s advantage” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The general anthem about the APC in Anambra State in the upcoming governorship election is that after the party’s primary election, it will experience an implosion that will weaken its position and render it incapable of competing against, for instance, APGA. To start with, it is perhaps no more seriously argued that the 2025...

You’re Not Informed On Pension Fund Investment Options, Group Tells Atiku

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has told former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he is not informed on pension fund investment options. According to the group, the recent statement by the former Vice President on the Federal Government’s plan to tap into pension funds assets to bridge Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit as another of his now routine inclination to raise unfounded alarms riddled with manipulative logic and lies. IMPI noted in a statement signed...

Ekiti Govt Debunks Publication By Sahara Reporters on Governor Oyebanji’s U.S. Trip

…Says Gov Oyebanji Is Due To Return Soon The Ekiti State Government has debunked publication by Sahara Reporters, stating that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is on an official trip to the United States of America and will soon return to the country. The Government made that clarification in view of the publication of Sahara Reporters which it noted is misleading. A press statement on Thursday signed by Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, read,...

Nigerian Military Hunts for Nigerien Terrorist Halilu Buzu

The Nigerian military declared Nigerien national Halilu Buzu wanted on Thursday, 16 May 2024. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made the announcement during a regular press briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Buzu is accused of involvement in a range of criminal activities within Nigeria, including terrorism, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. According to Buba, Buzu, who resides in Nigeria’s Zamfara State near the border with Niger,...

Emirates Announces October Takeoff for Flights to Nigeria

After a hiatus of 18 months, Emirates Airlines has confirmed the resumption of passenger flights to Nigeria. Starting 1 October 2024, the airline will offer daily service between Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic center, and Dubai, Emirates’ central hub. This news comes after a suspension in November 2022, when Emirates halted flights due to challenges repatriating US$85 million revenue generated in Nigeria. The airline expressed enthusiasm about reconnecting Nigerian travellers with Dubai and their vast global...

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