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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund said it will disburse N850 million to institutions as fees today, Wednesday, July 31. The Managing Director of the Nigeria Educational Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja.This loan is different from the over 1.7 billion naira disbursed to about 20,000 students.“The sum of N850M will leave the account …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons were knocked out of the 2024 Paris Olympics after losing 3-1 to Japan in their final Group C match on Wednesday. There will be more to come… Super Falcons lose to Japan and crash out of Olympics first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.

Chaos in Owerri as gunmen unleash panic and chaos in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Monday, as unidentified gunmen reportedly laid siege to several communities, shooting sporadically as residents and business owners fled for safety. According to eyewitnesses, there was sporadic gunfire around Wetheral, Douglas, MCC, Okigwe, Aba Road, Ikenegbu and Aladinma areas of the capital. State Police spokesman …

Onyeka Onwenu has revealed how she wishes to be buried ahead of her shocking demise. The legendary singer, actress, journalist, author and politician, known for her talent and activism, died on Tuesday evening, July 30, at Reddington Hospital, Lagos after collapsing during the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli, where she had performed for the last time. Following her death, …

In a precautionary measure aimed at maintaining public order, security forces in Osun State on Wednesday, carried out a show of force. The deployment of armed personnel from the police, army and other security agencies has raised suspicions and concerns about potential civil unrest. A motorcade of soldiers, police, Civil Defense Corps and DSS members moved through major roads in …

France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has taken over Ligue 2 club Caen. Interconnected Ventures, founded by Mbappe, acquired a majority stake in the French team through its investment arm, Coalition Capital. The 25-year-old France international reportedly invested around €15 million of his own money through investment funds. Coalition Capital now replaces the previous majority shareholder, American investment fund …

The Borno State government has announced that no fewer than 6,900 individuals suspected of being Boko Haram fighters and currently in custody will face transitional justice. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, at the end of a best practices and learning programme organised by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, …

A significant security presence has been established at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja as lawmakers gather for an emergency plenary session today. In an unusual move, Sergeant Major General of Police has restricted access to the National Assembly by erecting barricades at the MOPOL Gate and requiring identification to enter. The heightened security measures are reportedly intended to deter …

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday, appealed to residents of the state not to fall prey to the agenda of those causing chaos in the state, all in the name of protest. Recall that the #EndBadGovernance protest aimed at drawing the Federal Government’s attention to the economic plight in the country is scheduled to begin tomorrow. Oyebanji, who spoke …

  In the 1800s, a trio of women forever changed the study and understanding of ancient Egypt. So why have their legacies been overlooked? Edwards’ evocative writing and vivid illustrations have attracted countless tourists to Egypt (Credit: Alamy) In 1864, English travel writer Lucie Duff Gordon sat in her home atop the Luxor Temple, looking out the window across the …