President Tinubu launches Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the Nigeria Education Loan Fund to commence the disbursement of the Student Loan Scheme in Nigeria. Speaking during the Presidential launch and the disbursement of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to ensure more inclusiveness […]
Jos School Collapse : Senate Seeks Punishment for Builders, Owners
by Raliat Adenekan The Nigerian Senate has called for stiffer penalties for violation of construction and building codes in the country in a bid to contain the growing cases of collapsed buildings. The Senate’s resolution was reached in Abuja as senators debated a matter of urgent public importance on the collapse of Saint Academy in […]
Senator Ndume Removed As Chief Whip Of The Senate
The Nigerian Senate today announced the removal of Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South senatorial district as the Chief Whip of the Senate, replacing him with his Borno North counterpart, Tahir Mungono. The decision was announced today at plenary after a letter of complaint against Senator Ndume by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress was read by the President […]
National Council On Nutrition Approves New Measures To Address Food, Health Concerns
The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) has approved new measures to address malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. This aligns with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s efforts to improve the nutritional status of all Nigerians. Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting of the NCN held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Chairman of NCN, […]
Special Presidential Envoy Reviews Climate Action Progress and Discusses Major Environmental Initiatives
The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Ajuri Ngelale says a Combined members of the Environment and Tourism Organization (ETO), the National Climate Change Council (NCCC), and the Presidency has reviewed progress ahead of the cross-governmental engagements set to occur in the coming days. Ngelale yesterday Tuesday hosted a virtual call with Michael Uwemedimo, who […]
Harry Connick Jr. Still Keeps in Touch with Sandra Bullock 26 Years After Hope Floats
In a conversation surrounding his new Netflix rom-com ‘Find Me Falling,’ the actor and musician, Harry Connick reflects on his decades-long bond with Bullock. 26 years after the pair played lovers in Hope Floats, Connick, 56, tells PEOPLE that he and Bullock, 59, “still keep in touch” — and that his favorite memory from making […]
NCDC issues warning about the increase of yellow fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow fever cases in the country, coinciding with the ongoing cholera outbreak that has affected nearly all states. Its Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, who issued the warning at a press conference yesterday, said that since June, the […]
Emefiele- High Court turns down travel permit
An FCT High Court in Maitama has refused an application by the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to be granted permission to travel to the United Kingdom for a medical check-up. At the resumed hearing today on the application for medical leave, the trial Judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, held that Emefiele, who is being prosecuted […]
FG debunks claims of selling universities to private investors
Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says the Federal Government has no plans to sell universities to private investors. Mamman, made the clarification at a meeting with heads of units and chief executive officers of parastatals and agencies under his ministry, following claims by ASUU that the Federal Government plans to hand over federal universities […]
Repatriation of 190 Nigerians from UAE
The Federal Government has today repatriated One Hundred and Ninety (190) Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates. The returnees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 5.45am today by a combined team of government officials led by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). According to a statement by NEMA Director, North Central Zone, Bashir Idris Garga, […]
