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NELFUND Supports 192,906 Students With N20bn School Fee Payment
192,906 students have benefited from the more than N20 billion in institutional fees that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has paid out to postsecondary institutions across the country, the Fund announced on Monday. In a statement released by its management in Abuja, NELFUND addressed widespread misconceptions about the total amount disbursed, clarifying that reports of N104 billion were inaccurate. “As of...
Ramaphosa Slams Trump’s Remarks Over Land Confiscation In South Africa
On Monday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa retaliated against his American counterpart, Donald Trump, for threatening to stop funding the African country after the latter accused it of "confiscating" land and "treating certain classes of people very badly." Trump on Sunday announced he was cutting off all future funding to the country pending an investigation. “South Africa is confiscating land and...
Reps Demand Increased Budget Allocation For NIMC, NYSC, Other Agencies
The House of Representatives is advocating for more funding for certain government agencies than what is suggested in the budget estimates for 2025. The Deputy Spokesman of the House, Mr. Philip Agbese, said on Monday. Ahead of the possible passage of the N49.70 trillion 2025 budget proposal this week by the National Assembly, Agbese told The PUNCH that some agencies considered...
Telecoms Tariff Hike: Nigerian Govt Takes Last-Minute Action To Prevent NLC Shutdown
In an attempt to halt Tuesday's planned nationwide protest against the 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs, the federal government is reportedly scheduled to meet with the Nigeria Labour Congress, or NLC, on Monday. A reliable source familiar with the matter who preferred anonymity disclosed this on Monday morning, noting that the meeting between the NLC leadership and the federal government...
Army Takes Down Bandit, Arrests 23, Seizes Weapons In Taraba
The Nigerian Army announced on Monday that on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Angwan Bala, Kambari general area of Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State, its troops of 6 Brigade, along with Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), successfully cracked down on a notorious bandit camp. The Army said that during the gunfight, one of the bandits was neutralized,...
Pastor Adeboye Urges Nigerians To Take Precautions Against Fire Hazards
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has advised Nigerians to take preventative action against fire outbreaks throughout the nation. Speaking during the church’s February Thanksgiving service at the Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Pastor Adeboye emphasized the need for vigilance and prayer in the face of potential disasters, including storms...
FG Urged To Prioritize Local Solution To Address Power Sector
The federal government has been urged to focus on local solutions to address the country’s recurring grid collapses. Mr. George Onafowokan, Managing Director of Coleman Wires and Cables Industries Limited, offered this advice in response to the ongoing grid failures and the government’s recent announcement of investment opportunities in the power sector. Onafowokan emphasized the need to industrialize the power sector...
UAE Security Experts To Partner With Interpol Consultant Sir Chikwe Udensi For International Security Advisory
United Arab Emirates (UAE) security experts have hosted Sir Chikwe Udensi, a renowned Interpol systems consultant and security expert, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The engagement, led by a renowned security expert Hamad Ahmed and General Eisa Al Hasooni, marks a significant step in strengthening international security collaborations. Speaking with ABN TV on Sunday, Sir Udensi said: "Yesterday, I was honored...
Lagos Rescues 9-Year-Old Alleged Sexual Assault Victim
A nine-year-old girl who was allegedly molested by Baba Michael has been saved by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD) in cooperation with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, disclosed this in a statement on his official X handle, @Mo_ogunlende, on Saturday. He said...
US-Based Nigerian Doctor Reportedly Commits Suicide Over $15K Child Support
Ikenna Erinne, a 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist who works in the United States, is said to have committed suicide following a court decision that favored his ex-wife in a child support dispute. The tragic incident was reported to have occurred on Sunday, January 26. Dr. Erinne, originally from Anambra State, had been involved in a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife,...
