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The Federal Government (FG) has approved N2 billion each as take-off grants for the newly established Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe in Lagos State to support their early administrative and academic operations. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during the inauguration of key officials appointed to lead the institutions. Among those inaugurated were Nosiru Onibon, who will serve as the pioneer Rector of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic, and Adeola Oshikoya, appointed as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe. Also…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 1 April for the fresh arraignment of former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, over an alleged N1.3 billion corruption case filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The new date was set on Friday by Peter Odo Lifu after Lamido and his two sons, Aminu Lamido and Mustapha Lamido, failed to appear in court to take their plea. The former governor and his sons are accused of conspiring to defraud the state through the award of fictitious contracts. They are expected to be arraigned together when the matter…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has granted another extension for its Student Loan Application Portal to accommodate institutions that requested additional time for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement signed by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the extension applies only to institutions that submitted formal requests, allowing eligible students extra time to complete their applications. “The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal for institutions that have formally requested additional time for the 2025/2026 academic session,” the statement read.…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian toll of the ongoing military offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran, revealing that more than 1,800 people have been killed and over 12,500 injured in less than two weeks. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the immense strain on health systems across the Middle East, warning that hospitals and clinics are on the verge of collapse. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, he said the situation “represents an unprecedented humanitarian emergency that demands urgent attention.” The conflict escalated sharply on…

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Kwara State has raised serious concerns over what it described as a worsening wave of kidnappings and killings across communities in the Kwara South Senatorial District, urging authorities to take urgent action to restore security. The call followed a fresh attack in Oyatedo village, Irepodun Local Government Area, where suspected kidnappers reportedly killed an ECWA member, Omoniyi Ajise, and abducted his wife alongside four other residents. The incident occurred on Wednesday while leaders of ECWA district councils in the state were holding a security meeting in Omu-Aran, according to a communiqué issued at…

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has described former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as “a fantastic man” who, in his view, is not fit to become Nigeria’s President. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Melaye praised Obi’s personal qualities but expressed doubts about his ability to unite the nation. “Let me even tell you, Peter Obi is a fantastic Nigerian. I have tremendous respect for him, and I’ve said it before, he is a fantastic person, but this is not his time to be President,” Melaye stated. His comments come amid widespread speculation over Obi’s…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has alleged that Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, is deliberately working to weaken opposition parties in the country. Momodu made the claims in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) page, where he argued that the current administration does not want a strong opposition and is prepared to use every available means to neutralise rival political forces. According to the former presidential aspirant, Nigeria’s political landscape is increasingly being shaped by the influence of the ruling government, which he said has contributed to internal crises within opposition parties. Momodu also referenced…

Campaign activities for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State officially commenced on Wednesday, with major contenders expressing strong confidence in their chances ahead of the poll scheduled for 15 August. The election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed 11 March as the official start date for campaigns. The electoral body also rescheduled the governorship election from its earlier date of 8 August 2026 to 15 August 2026. Incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term, will contest the election on the platform of the Accord party. The main opposition, the All Progressives Congress…

The factional National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ini Ememobong, has offered fresh insights into ongoing efforts to reconcile the rival factions within Nigeria’s main opposition party, expressing cautious optimism that a compromise can be reached despite significant internal disagreements. The PDP has been grappling with deep divisions, particularly between a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and another group associated with party figure Kabiru Turaki. The dispute centres largely on strategy for the next presidential election and the party’s stance towards the current administration. The Wike-aligned faction has reportedly signalled…

Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has commented on the deepening crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), highlighting the dwindling number of governors under the party and the potential strains it may cause. In a post on X on Wednesday, Sani suggested that if the PDP is eventually left with only two governors—Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed—they may need to constantly check in with each other to reaffirm their loyalty. He wrote: “Now that the PDP has only two Governors remaining, the two will have to be calling each other every one hour to be sure… with words like ‘I hope…