Reps Probe Alleged Unethical Practices of Student Loans
The House of Representatives has called for a thorough investigation into alleged unethical practices in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. Raising a motion of urgent public importance, Hon. Aliyu Mustapha revealed that over 500,000 students have applied, with more than N54 billion disbursed so far. However, the National […]
NEMA Confirms Abuja Explosion as Suicide Bombing Attempt
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the explosion that rocked Abuja on Monday afternoon was the result of a suicide bombing attempt. According to NEMA, the incident occurred when an individual wearing an improvised explosive device (IED) attempted to infiltrate the Mogadishu Army Cantonment along the Mararaba-Nyanya expressway. The device detonated during […]
Super Eagles gear up for Unity Cup Opener against Ghana.
Jamaica defeated Trinidad & Tobago 3-2 on Tuesday night to advance to the finals of the Unity Cup2025. The Unity Cup 2025 is an international four national teams football tournament scheduled to celebrate cultural diversity and unity through football. The tournament kicked off in England yesterday with the two Caribbean nations locking horns at the […]
US Suspends VISA Student Processing for Social Media Vetting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered a temporary suspension of student visa processing, citing plans to ramp up social media vetting. The directive, issued via internal cable, halts new student and exchange visa appointments until further guidance is released. This move follows broader Trump administration efforts to restrict international student access, including revoking […]
Federal Government Directs JAMB, WAEC, NECO, others to blacklist Centres and Candidates found guilty of exam malpractices
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council (NECO), and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) to blacklist Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and candidates found guilty of examination malpractices. The minister’s directive, said to be […]
President Tinubu Seeks NASS approval for $21.5bn Loan and ₦758bn Pension Bond
President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the National Assembly to approve a $21.5 billion external borrowing plan for 2025–2026, and a $2 billion foreign currency bond programme. The loans aim to fund infrastructure, health, education, security, and more—responding to fiscal pressures post fuel subsidy removal. The $2B bond will be issued domestically in dollars to […]
President Tinubu grants 14-day grace to FCT ground rent defaulters
Meanwhile, yesterday’s sealing of over 4,700 properties in Abuja for non-payment of ground rent, President Tinubu has intervened, leading to a 14-day grace period for defaulters to pay up with penalties. According to FCT Minister Wike’s aide, penalties range from ₦2 million to ₦5 million based on location. Property buyers without Minister’s Consent or deed […]
APC Anambra Governorship Candidate says he’s prepared to deliver state to APC come November elections
All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has declared that the defection of his political structure from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to APC has significantly strengthened the ruling party’s force in the state ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for November 8th 2025. Speaking shortly after President Bola Tinubu […]
Borno Governor Vows to Resist Terrorists Takeover of LGAs
Following heightening attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno state, Governor, Babagana Zulum has assured that no local government in the state would be allowed to fall under insurgents’ control. Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in […]
French President Macron denies ‘domestic dispute’ with wife after viral plane video
French President Emmanuel Macron has denied rumors of a “domestic dispute” with his wife, Brigitte, after a viral video showed her pushing his face as they arrived in Vietnam. Macron clarified they were “joking as we often do,” dismissing it as harmless fun. The incident, caught on video, showed Brigitte’s arms emerging from the aircraft […]
