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The management of Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, has confirmed that 75 of its students have successfully received financial support through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The college’s Provost, Gbonjubola Owolabi, made the announcement during a meeting with the management staff on Friday at the college’s premises in Eleyele, Ibadan. The funds, she revealed, were received on Thursday, April 3, and they will help ease the financial burden on the students pursuing their education at the institution. Owolabi expressed her gratitude for the initiative, highlighting that a total of 78 students had applied for the loan, and…

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for his victory at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal, describing the outcome as a sign that his ancestors had brought him to restore the lost glory of Edo State. During a solidarity visit by Governor Okpebholo to the Oba’s palace in Benin on Thursday, April 3, the monarch expressed his support for the governor and his administration. The visit followed the tribunal’s ruling that upheld Okpebholo’s election as the rightful governor of the state, a decision that was widely celebrated by his supporters. Oba Ewuare II, who spoke in…

The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has called on the indigenes and residents of the ancient town to celebrate his forthcoming coronation with moderation, stressing the importance of peace and communal unity for the town’s growth. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, Oba Owoade, who ascended the throne in January 2025 following the passing of the late Oba Adeyemi, reminded the people of Oyo that “beating the drums of vendetta, persecution, and acrimony” would not serve their collective interest. “Promoting peace and communal unity is a collective responsibility of every…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, following a unanimous ruling by a five-member panel. The apex court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had previously recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. In its judgment, the Supreme Court stated that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to make such a declaration, as the case primarily concerned internal party matters, which are outside the judicial domain. The court stressed that disputes over party leadership fall within the realm of internal party affairs…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has revealed that preparations for the state’s 2025 budget are well underway, with a sharp focus on healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation. Ibas made the announcement on Thursday, April 3, during a meeting with a delegation of the Rivers State National Assembly caucus, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, at Government House in Port Harcourt. The administrator explained that the new budget is being developed in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the state’s previous budget. He emphasised that efforts are being expedited to draft a…

Doctors have reported a rise in the number of patients with Victorian diseases such as scabies, as the Royal College of Physicians urged the government to do more to fight poverty. The survey of 882 doctors found 89% were concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients, while 72% had seen more patients in the past three months with illnesses related to poor-quality housing, air pollution and access to transport. The Royal College of Physicians found 46% of respondents said that at least half of their workload involved illnesses linked to social factors. One doctor said that they…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed rumours about his health that recently circulated on social media. Reports had claimed that Wike collapsed during an event in Abuja and was flown out of the country for treatment. These claims quickly spread, raising concerns among the public. However, just two days later, Wike appeared in public during the Sallah homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He looked energetic, spoke with confidence, and gave no sign of any health issue, putting the rumours to rest. His media aide, Lere Olayinka, also dismissed…

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European companies to freeze planned investments in the United States following the announcement of sweeping global tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling growing transatlantic economic tensions. Speaking during a high-level meeting with French industry leaders in Paris on Thursday, Macron described the U.S. tariffs as “brutal and unfounded,” warning that they pose a serious threat to international trade and economic stability. In response, he urged a coordinated European approach and a temporary halt to new investments in the U.S. until further clarity emerges. “I think what’s important, and that’s all the work…

By Alade Adisa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday stated that the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has not met the constitutional requirements. INEC, in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, said: ‘The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).’ More details to follow. In an updated statement, INEC cited Section 69(a) of the Constitution, which stipulates that a petition to recall a senator…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has called for a thorough investigation into suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his allies over the demolition of the state House of Assembly complex and allegations of financial mismanagement. Okocha’s call follows a statement made by the former Head of Service (HoS) in the state, George Nwaeke, who over the weekend accused Fubara of orchestrating the bombing of the Assembly complex in an attempt to prevent his impeachment by state lawmakers. Nwaeke further alleged that the governor had financially sponsored the destruction of the Assembly building.…