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Over 20,000 students of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) since the beginning of the program, said Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Sani Nefaye Abdullahi. He further stated that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has been substantially instrumental in the growth of the university and has had a positive impact …

In recent media reports, former governor, Rotimi Amaechi is said to have stated that the Igbo people should recognize him before he again identifies himself as an Igbo person. This statement ranks among the most extraordinary political statements ever made by a prominent figure in Nigeria – not because it settles the debate over Amaechi’s ethnicity, but because it raises …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an increase in prize money for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with tournament winners receiving $2 million. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed the expanded prize fund ahead of the competition, which will take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, 2026. The champions’ reward represents a …

At times, Nigeria feels treated less like a country and more like contraband, meaning something to be seized, divided and protected by a few when challenges arise. Citizens do not have to struggle to know who is in charge, where public funds go, how institutions are formed, or who is responsible when problems occur. Even these simple questions seem like …

The Presidency on Thursday accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of attempting to internationalize Nigeria’s domestic politics through lobbying in the United States of America and questioned his legal record in the country. In a statement titled “When will Atiku Abubakar present himself to President Trump?”, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticized Atiku …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment in connection with the kidnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State. Judge Salim Ibrahim delivered the verdict, ordering life sentences starting from the date of arrest of the three convicts. The sentences follow those handed down to the defendants in connection …

Suliat Lawal The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Constitution Amendment (State Police) Bill, 2026, clearing another major hurdle in its bid to establish state police across Nigeria, despite protest and strike by members of the minority caucus.. The bill, which seeks to create a constitutional framework for the establishment and operation of state police services alongside the Nigeria …

An Enugu Air plane went off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on Thursday, triggering an emergency response but leaving all passengers and crew injured. The airline confirmed that the incident involved one of its Embraer regional jets and described it as a runway trip, thereby reassuring the public that everyone on board disembarked safely without injury. In a …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the reforms instituted by his administration have received global attention and praise, assuring Nigerians that greater benefits from the reforms will come very soon. The President stated this on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the Aseyori Tinubu Research Group at the State House, under the auspices of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United …

Air Peace has announced the temporary suspension of all flight operations to and from Benin Airport following the closure of the airport runway after an aircraft was involved in runway enroute. The airline said the disruption, which affected its scheduled services on Thursday, was beyond its control and asked for passengers’ understanding as airport authorities work to reopen the facility. …