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The House of Representatives is calling for a substantial increase in the funding allocated to several critical government agencies in the 2025 budget, with proposals to surpass the initial allocations set out in the government’s budget estimates. Speaking on Monday, February 3, Deputy Spokesman of the House, Mr Philip Agbese, revealed that some of the most important agencies driving the nation’s socio-economic development have been earmarked for additional funding in the upcoming fiscal year. With the National Assembly expected to pass the N49.70 trillion 2025 budget proposal this week, Agbese told the press that improving the financial backing for key…

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has revealed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has provided financial assistance to 600,000 students, amounting to N104 billion, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s education sector. Tinubu made the announcement during the 42nd Founders’ Day and 33rd Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. He stated that the financial support is part of his administration’s commitment to making education more accessible and affordable for Nigerians. “The NELFUND programme aims to provide financial support to students, bridging the gap between financial challenges and access to higher education,” Tinubu said. “With this…

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to put Nigeria first and align its actions with its rhetoric, particularly in promoting national unity and strengthening the country’s democracy. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed concerns about the growing divisions along ethnic, religious, and class lines since Tinubu took office. He accused the current administration of pursuing a “snatch and grab” agenda with no concrete plans to build a stronger democratic system. “Atiku is deeply concerned about the divisive actions of this administration,”…

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to put Nigeria first and align its actions with its rhetoric, particularly in promoting national unity and strengthening the country’s democracy. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed concerns about the growing divisions along ethnic, religious, and class lines since Tinubu took office. He accused the current administration of pursuing a “snatch and grab” agenda with no concrete plans to build a stronger democratic system. “Atiku is deeply concerned about the divisive actions of this administration,”…

By Damilola Olufemi The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the loading price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol from N950 to N890. The refinery’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, made this known in a statement on Saturday, adding that the reduction takes effective from Saturday, 1st February 2025. He noted that the strategic adjustment is a direct response to the positive outlook within the global energy and gas markets, as well as the recent reduction in international crude oil prices. Chiejina explained that the price reduction demonstrates the refinery’s unwavering commitment to transparency and fairness. Read also: Marketers may…

Obasa’s impeachment deepens APC crisis as opposition parties woo him. He seeks Tinubu’s help, while supporters push for reinstatement amid rising tensions. The removal of former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, continues to create divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. The impeachment, which took place on January 13, 2025, was carried out by a majority of lawmakers who accused Obasa of misconduct and financial misappropriation. Since then, tensions have escalated within the party’s ranks, with conflicting reactions from key political stakeholders. Members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making…

By Damilola Olufemi Over the past decade, Nigerian music has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity, with Afrobeats emerging as a major attraction on the global music scene. This genre, characterized by its unique blend of traditional Yoruba music, jazz, fuji, and funk, has captivated audiences worldwide, catapulting Nigerian artists to international stardom. Afrobeats’ global rise can be traced back way to the 1960s and 1970s, when legendary musicians like Fela Kuti and King Sunny Adé pioneered the genre. Their innovative fusion of traditional Nigerian music with Western influence laid the groundwork for future generations of artists. In the 2010s,…

The Department of State Services (DSS) interrogated several members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, January 30, in connection with a petition filed by the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, regarding his removal from office earlier this month. According to sources close to the investigation, more than half of the Assembly’s lawmakers were questioned for several hours before being released in the evening. The DSS inquiry followed Obasa’s claims that his removal on January 13 over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and financial mismanagement, was unlawful. A source within the DSS, speaking on condition of anonymity, told…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced a significant increase in the monthly allowance for corps members, confirming that starting in February 2025, they will receive N77,000 instead of the current N33,000. Ahmed made the announcement on Thursday, January 30, during an address to the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina State. He explained that the allowance increment is part of the 2025 Federal Government budget and would take effect once the budget is passed. “Although this month (January) has already ended, once the budget is passed, by next…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on African leaders to implement innovative financing mechanisms and ramp up domestic investment in public health, warning that failure to act could undo years of progress and lead to catastrophic health and economic consequences for the continent. In a statement released on Friday, January 31, the Africa CDC highlighted an alarming increase in health emergencies across the continent. The number of outbreaks surged from 153 in 2022-2023 to 242 in 2024, raising concerns about the potential for another pandemic to emerge from Africa. These challenges are compounded by…