The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a significant achievement in its first year of operation, having already allocated over N73.2 billion in interest-free loans to 396,252 students spanning all 36 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory. NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, shared these figures during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, reflecting on the substantial progress made since President Bola Tinubu launched the initiative. READ ALSO: More…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, presided over by Justice Maryanne Anenih, on Thursday clarified that it does not possess the travel passport of the immediate-past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The court stated that the document is, in fact, held by the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court. Justice Anenih’s declaration came during the resumed hearing of an alleged money laundering case brought against the former governor by…

Amnesty International Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent deadly attack in Plateau State, describing it as a horrific and shameful demonstration of the government’s failure to safeguard its citizens. The attack took place on Monday in Bindi-Jebbu, part of the Tahoss community in Riyom Local Government Area, where at least 27 residents were brutally killed. According to Amnesty, entire families were deliberately targeted, with some locked in their homes and…

The Presidency of Nigeria has announced that a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will be held on Thursday, 17 July 2025, to honour the life and legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The session, scheduled to commence at 5:00 pm, will be presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will lead tributes in remembrance of the late statesman. The development was disclosed on Wednesday via a…

The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has decried the worsening security situation in Nigeria, revealing that bandits and kidnappers have taken over his farmland in Kwara State. Speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday, Mr Abdullahi expressed deep concern about rising criminal activity in areas such as Patigi, Ifelodun, and Babanla, saying the threats have made it impossible for him to visit his…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has revealed that he made efforts to attend the burial of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, but was unable to do so due to unforeseen logistical challenges beyond his control. The New Daily Prime reported that Buhari died on Sunday in London and was laid to rest on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. In a statement…

By: Damilola Olufemi, Friday Omosola, Hellen Okechukwu As the curtains drew on the life of former Head of State and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the age of 82, his passing has prompted moments of reflection—leaving an unfading mark that spans from impactful legacy to controversial issues that sparked digital awareness. The late Buhari assumed office as Head of State between 1984 and 1985, and later returned as a democratically…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on Wednesday disclosed that his administration has spent over N4 billion to improve electricity supply across the state. He made this known while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for the implementation of off-grid power projects. The agreement, signed in Abuja during a state-focused roundtable with the REA, is aimed at accelerating energy access to unserved and underserved…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to challenge a court decision that acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of alleged money laundering and fraud charges. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke ruled in favour of a no-case submission filed by Fayose, declaring that the prosecution had not presented sufficient evidence to warrant the defendant entering a defence. “The prosecution failed to establish a prima…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched investigations into 79 suspected Ponzi operations currently active within Nigeria. In a statement issued yesterday, the Commission disclosed that its probe is ongoing and that the findings will be shared with the public upon conclusion. “The commission is currently investigating 79 schemes and will make a statement on its findings at the conclusion of the investigation,” the SEC stated. READ ALSO: Court denies…

The Lagos State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with Diageo Nigeria to train over 250 young people in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and retail, in a move aimed at enhancing youth empowerment and tackling unemployment. This collaborative effort forms part of Diageo’s Learning for Life (L4L) initiative and highlights the state’s ongoing commitment to fostering a skilled workforce through impactful public-private partnerships. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu commends Lagosians for peaceful LG elections…

A nurse who offered $3,000 to a patient to mutilate her ex-lover and disfigure him with acid has been banned from practising for just four years and could return to treating patients once that period elapses. Karenjeet Kaur Warburton, a former nurse in Queensland, Australia, orchestrated a chilling plot to have her ex-partner, senior police inspector Don McKay, horrifically attacked. She instructed a patient, whom she believed “might be up…