Student Loan Scheme is Open To All Nigerians, No Section Is Excluded – Presidency

The presidency has given more clarifications on President Bola Tinubu’s student loan scheme, in view of allegations of exclusion of some sections in certain quarters. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, Frederick Nwabufo in a press statement on Sunday, noted that the Student Loan Scheme is a conception of the purest, noblest, and loftiest of intentions and design. “It’s a bond to secure the nation’s future and a promissory note to...

Flood Kills Six, Displaces Over 10,000 Others In Adamawa State

No fewer than 10,264 people have been displaced by flood with six deaths in several communities in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State due to torrential rainfall that lasted for several hours. The affected communities include Kirkinga, Mildu, Duhu, Maradi, Mayo Wandu, Shuware, Pambla 2, and Palam. It was gathered that the downpour which came from the Madara mountain of the Madagali local Government Area destroyed houses, and foodstuff, and washed off farmlands, including the...

Police Arrest Woman With Anti-Aircraft Ammunition

Mrs Hauwa Sani of Doro village, Katsina state has been arrested by the Police for illegal possession of 124 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition. Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramhan Nansel in a statement said the suspect was arrested at Rafin Sanyi village in Doma Local Government Area of the state alongside a two-year-old child. “Preliminary investigation showed that the suspect was conveying the anti-aircraft ammunition which were concealed in a...

Freed Abducted Corps Members will Receive Discharge Certificates – NYSC

The prospective corps members who were abducted in Zamfara State on August 17, 2023while traveling to Sokoto State for their orientation course will receive their discharge certificates. They were aboard an Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC) bus when they were ambushed and taken hostage. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) decided to issue corps members discharge certificates due to the trauma. The victims include Daniel Etim Bassey (Uruan LGA, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), Obong Victor...

“Ikemba Played the Big Role in APGA’s Acceptance,” Njoku Says as he Visits Ojukwu Jnr

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA, Chief Edozie Njoku, has said that Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ikemba Nnewi, played a major role in the party’s acceptance across the Southeast. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the West African Pilot News, after a visit to Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu Jnr, Chief Njoku said that his visit with the members of his National Working Committee – NWC, to Ojukwu Jnr, signifies respect and recognition...

S/Court Judgement: APC Faults SDP Members Attacks On Party Supporters

The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the violent attacks on supporters of the ruling party and destruction of vehicles belonging to party members at the Supreme Court premises on Friday by members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, Director, Media and Publicity, Kogi APC Campaign Council, in press release noted that the attacks reportedly began when supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) started hurling stones,...

Supreme Court Judgement: Ododo’s Victory Testament Of Kogites’ Decision – Fanwo

Hon Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications has described the victory of the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo at the Supreme Court as an affirmation of the choice of the people of Kogi State at the November 11, 2023 Governorship Elections. He stated this in Lokoja during a chat with journalists, stressing that the Supreme Court affirming Ododo as the duly elected Governor was in line with the laws...

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Disburses N50M Grants To 1,000 Edo Women

The first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has provided a lifeline to 1,000 women petty traders in Edo State through her “Renewed Hope Initiative” (RHI) in a powerful demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to grassroots economic empowerment. A total of N50 million was distributed, with each beneficiary receiving a grant of ₦50,000. Betsy Obaseki presented the cheques on behalf of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the empowerment ceremony, held at the...

Supreme Court Affirms Victory Of Ododo, Diri

The Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of Ahmed Usman Ododo and Douye Diri as the duly elected governors of Kogi and Bayelsa States. This was disclosed on Friday at the ongoing final hearing of the governorship election cases by a five-man panel presided over by Justice Garba Lawal. Ododo’s victory was challenged by Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) governorship candidate for Kogi State, Murtala Ajaka at the Tribunal. Though the Tribunal ruled in favour of...

Terminal Promotion Is Reserved For Exceptional Officers – CAS 

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has said that terminal promotions in the military are reserved for those whose contributions to the growth and development of the Services are truly exceptional. He stated this while decorating Air Vice Marshal Amos Bulus with his new rank. According to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) boss, decorating the senior officer goes beyond adding another stripe to his shoulder, as it also serves to recognize...

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