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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNVEILS LOAN SCHEME FOR STAFF OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS.

President BOLA TINUBU has introduced two new welfare programmes targeting education workers and retirees, with emphasis placed on the funding structure and execution.  A statement from the Presidency confirmed that the schemes will be funded through a mix of budgetary allocations and targeted program funds, with oversight from relevant ministries to ensure transparency.  The Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) was first announced in July 2025 with the aim of […]

todayAugust 11, 2025

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Economy

ELECTRICITY UNION SEEK REVERSAL OF POWER AND WATER SECTORS PRIVATISATION

The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, have called on the Federal Government to urgently revoke the privatization licences granted in the power and water sectors. In a joint statement, the unions argued that Nigeria was better off when the sectors were under government.” NUEE’s North West Zonal Organising Secretary I, AYUBA BARDE, who spoke […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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INEC GIVES UPDATE ON THE REGISTRATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has received eight more letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, SAM OLUMEKUN, gave the update after the weekly meeting of the Commission on Thursday. OLUMEKUN  said details of the latest requests, indicating the proposed names, acronyms, logos, addresses and interim leaderships of the associations have been uploaded on its […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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FORMER IPAC CHAIR CLAIMS PETER OBI WIDELY ACCEPTED IN THE NORTH

A former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), PETER AMEH, says the pulse from northern Nigeria shows that the people of the region accept presidential hopeful PETER OBI and his single-term proposal. AMEH, a staunch supporter of the 2023 flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP), during an interview, said four years is enough for OBI to change Nigeria, as he isn’t coming to learn on the job, and does not have […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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NORTH REJECTS ONE-TERM PRESIDENCY PROPOSAL AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS – ACF

The arewa consultative forum (ACF) has dismissed suggestions that northern voters would support a southern presidential candidate offering a one-term pledge for the 2027 elections. acf national publicity secretary professor tukur muhammad baba stated this position during an appearance on arise tv's the morning show on thursday. Baba emphasized that while former president goodluck jonathan remains respected, the idea of a predetermined single term undermines democratic principles. he argued that […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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Economy

HEAVY RAIN PARALYZES LAGOS, FLOODS HOMES AND ROADS IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES

Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across lagos state on monday, submerging homes and disrupting daily life in nigeria's commercial capital. The nonstop downpour, which began sunday night and continued through monday evening, particularly affected flood-prone areas including ijede in ikorodu, lekki, ajegunle, agege, and surulere. Viral social media videos showed vehicles completely underwater and residents wading through waist-deep water as drainage systems overflowed across the city. The flooding paralyzed economic […]

todayAugust 5, 2025

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROMISES TO MOVE FIVE MILLION HOMES TO CLEAN COOKING ENERGY BY 2030

The Federal Government says it is working towards a renewed target of moving about five million homes to clean cooking energy by 2030.  The Minister for State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), EKPERIKPE EKPO, who made the declaration while delivering the ministerial address and remarks at the 48th Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE) 2025,  explained that the target can only be made possible through increased investment in gas infrastructure in critical projects such as the […]

todayAugust 5, 2025

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Football

Wilfred Ndidi to Complete Besiktas Switch This Week After Leicester Agreement

Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is expected to complete a permanent transfer to Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas this week. According to reports, Besiktas have reached agreement with Leicester City for Ndidi’s transfer. Beşiktaş, managed by former Manchester United head coach Ole Solskjær, has agreed to activate the €9 million release clause in the player’s contract.

todayAugust 4, 2025

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RED CROSS TRAINS 50 PERSONS ON EMERGENCY HEALTH RESPONSE

In a joint effort to promote humanitarian service, the Nigerian Red Cross Society and the Obiebere Chukwu Agwu Health Mission Foundation have trained 50 individuals on emergency health response and safety measures at Agwu Town, Agwu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Enugu Branch Secretary of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, TONY UDEGBULU, alongside certified Red Cross trainer, KIZITO UZOOMA, conducted a comprehensive training session on life-saving skills which […]

todayAugust 4, 2025

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