Despite headwinds, Budget 2025 will be implemented to achieve its objectives, Federal Government sources said yesterday. A drastic drop in oil price and delayed take-off, among other factors, are threatening the N54.99 trillion Appropriation Act. An official said there was no cause for worry because the government can easily adjustContinue Reading

The Niger Delta Development Commission has warned the public regarding the activities of fraudsters offering non-existent postgraduate scholarships to unsuspecting victims. The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, issued the warning in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Sunday. She disclosed that the scammers hadContinue Reading

 The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) insists no money is missing from the student loan scheme despite claims to the contrary.  A recent report had alleged that some schools were diverting money meant for the scheme operated by NELFUND. That prompted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences CommissionContinue Reading

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the allegations of assault and abduction against his son, Seyi. Seyi has come under fire over allegations of assault and abduction, allegations his camp has firmly denied and described as politically motivated. At the heart of the controversy isContinue Reading

• Tinubu, target of fight against Akpabio, says Duru • Alleges senator offered her N200m to accuse Senate President of organ harvesting • Natasha: Duru’s allegations unfounded, voice effects untrue An activist, Dr. Sandra Duru, has claimed that the sexual allegation brought against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator NatashaContinue Reading

The Nigeria Police Force, through its Intelligence Response Team (IRT), have rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian nationals and apprehended a key kidnapping syndicate operating across international borders. The police on Friday said this followed a report filed with the National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja on April 27, 2025, regarding the kidnapContinue Reading

The Federal Ministry of Education has opened an investigation into alleged illegal deductions from the institutional fees paid by the Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND) for beneficiaries of the Student Loan scheme. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa described the infractions in the loan disbursement as “very disturbing and extremely concerning.”Continue Reading

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday acknowledged workers’ contributions to national development. He said their welfare would always be accorded priority as the “engine of our economy.” President Tinubu celebrated the workers’ contributions to national productivity and development as they joined their counterparts across the globe to mark May Day. InContinue Reading