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Education Loan Fund set to cover technical, vocational programmes- NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced plans to extend its student loan scheme to cover vocational and skills acquisition programmes. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. Sawyerr said the extension aligns with the Federal Government’s broader education and skills development agenda. He added that…
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One dead, six injured as speeding bus crashes into stationary truck in Ikorodu
A fatal road crash at Majidun, inward Ogolonto on Ikorodu Road, has left one person dead and six others seriously injured. The incident occurred in the early hours on Sunday near the MRS Filling Station, involving a Volkswagen commercial bus (registration EPE 494 XM) and a stationary tipper truck. Preliminary investigations indicate that the bus, carrying passengers to a scheduled…
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Lagos introduces unified mental health providers directory, targets better care, accountability
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos State Mental Health Directory (LSMHD) —an unprecedented, centralised, and Ministry-led registry designed to unify and verify mental-health information across the state. The initiative aims to address longstanding barriers to access, coordination, and timely help-seeking for mental-health patients. The directory is being coordinated by the Head of Special Projects and…
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“Hide criminals, lose your house”: Eno announces strict security measures
By Folashade Olorunfemi The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has issued a stern warning to residents against harbouring criminals in their homes or communities, insisting that any property found to be used as a criminal hideout will be demolished. He also declared that the state has become a stronghold of the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging full…
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Lagos APC mocks PDP national convention, describes event as “political funeral”
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a failed exercise, describing it as a “political funeral” for a party it claims is in irreversible decline. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC said the convention—held…
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BREAKING: PDP elects Tanimu Turaki as national chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected the former minister for special duties and intergovernmental affairs, Tanimu Turaki SAN as its national chairman. Turaki was elected on Saturday during the party’s national convention in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The former Minister, who was the sole candidate for the top position of the main opposition party, secured 1,516 votes. His adoption…
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PDP Convention: Fintiri distances himself from Wike’s expulsion
The governor of Adamawa, and Chairman Convention Planning Committee, Ahmadu Fintiri has distanced himself from the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to expel Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). At its convention in Ibadan, the party expelled Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary, and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti. Others removed from the…
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“Social Party of Intoxicated Delegates”: Olayinka mocks PDP over Wike’s expulsion
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the expulsion of Wike by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), mocking the convention taking place in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a post shared on his Facebook page on Saturday, Olayinka described the gathering as “Dirty…
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PDP ratifies Damagum as substantive National Chairman
PDP Confirms Damagum As Substantive National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum has been unanimously confirmed as the substantive National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The motion to the effect was moved by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo chapter, who doubles as Chairman, Forum of State Chairmen, Hon. Tony Abineri on behalf of the 3,000 delegates…
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Ibadan Convention: PDP expels Wike, Anyanwu, Fayose
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary, and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State. Others expelled include: the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Bature, Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, Mohammed Abdulrahman, Mao Ohuabunwa, Austin Nwachukwu, George Turner, Abraham Amali and Dan Orbi. Their expulsion was announced…
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