Written by ….Disburses N116bn in student loans By Joseph Erunke The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has recorded a major breakthrough, announcing that over one million applications had been received on its students loan portal since its official launch on May 24, 2024. This milestone, according to a statement by NELFUND’s Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, … Continue reading “NELFUND hits 1m applications milestone”
By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity, and sustainability as the world marks World Cities Day. More than 4.4 billion people, over half of the global population now lives in urban areas, a figure projected to reach nearly … Continue reading “WHO urges leaders to transform cities into engines of health, equity”
By Elizabeth Osayande In his fresh act of philanthropy and contribution to education infrastructure development, billionaire businessman and Chairman of First Bank Plc., Mr. Femi Otedola, has announced a N4 billion donation for the building of Electrical/Electronics Engineering block at the Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos. Otedola, who is the Chancellor of the university, announced the … Continue reading “Otedola donates N4bn for Electrical/Electronics block at Augustine University”
…Says neglect of health workers’ welfare pushing medicare to total collapse By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA—The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused the government of deliberately neglecting the health sector and frustrating health workers through poor welfare, unpaid entitlements, and broken promises, describing the situation as a national tragedy. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the government’s … Continue reading “Govt officials prefer to die abroad while health sector decays —NLC”
By Bashir Bello KANO — Former Governor of Kano State and the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged the United States government to support Nigeria with advanced security technology rather than issue threats of military action. Kwankwaso’s reaction follows recent comments by US President Donald … Continue reading “Kwankwaso to US: Provide technology support, not military threats”
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has again found itself mired in crisis, after a Federal High Court, in Abuja, stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising the outcome of its proposed national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice James Omotosho issued the restraining order while ruling on a suit that … Continue reading “2027: Battle for PDP’s soul deepens as factions dig in”
1. What Kind of Election Is This? Off-Year Elections, Not a Presidential Year 2025 is an “off-year” or “odd-year” election cycle. That means there is no presidential election in 2025. Instead, the races are primarily for state and local offices, plus a handful of special federal (Congress) elections. dotifi.com+2AP News+2 Because it’s not a major … Continue reading “2025 United States November Elections What does it Mean For Americans & for the rest of us”
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has explained the reason for his opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s government. Dalung, a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), spoke on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, which was aired on Sunday, lamenting what he described as an emperor-like leadership under Tinubu’s government. READ ALSO: Military … Continue reading “VIDEO: Why I Am Against President Tinubu’s Policies —Solomon Dalung”
Nigerian rapper and humanitarian, Ruggedman, believes that the Afrobeats tag given to a genre of music in the country might end soon. “I just have a feeling that this whole Afrobeats thing, the tag might end soon.” The rapper whose real name is Michael Ugochukwu Stephens said this while he appeared as a guest … Continue reading “Afrobeats Tag Might End Soon, Says Ruggedman”
Storm-ravaged communities in western Jamaica were facing dire straits Sunday, days after record-setting Hurricane Melissa left towns demolished and at least 28 people dead across the island. READ ALSO: Jamaica Warns Of Mass Destruction As Hurricane Melissa Looms Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed the new death toll — nine higher than the previous tally of … Continue reading “Jamaica Hurricane Death Toll Hits 28 As Caribbean Island Reels From Colossal Disaster”