Beware of scholarship scams, NDDC issues alert on fake offers
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
Student Loan: No ₦71bn Missing, Stolen From Scheme, NELFUND Insists
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
Atiku slams Tinubu as president’s son battles torture allegations
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
Natasha, activist clash over Akpabio sexual harassment claims
• 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
Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Ghanaians
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
Minister , ICPC open probe into student loan violations
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
Tinubu assures of better deal as workers make 20 demands
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
Obi, Atiku Commend ‘Tireless Efforts’ Of Workers, Ask FG To Tackle Unemployment
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, have celebrated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the Workers Day. Obi, in his message on May 1, said workers have shown their resilience and commitment to national growth despite theContinue Reading
North-East Govs To Set Up Offices For Almajiri, Out-Of-School Children Issues
The governors of the North-East region, including Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe states, have agreed to collaborate with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) by providing office space in each state. This is the outcome of the communique read by the Governor of TarabaContinue Reading
CBEX resumes operations despite SEC ban, N1.2tn EFCC probe
BY GODWIN OBI Despite the alleged N1.2tn digital trading fraud that reportedly affected over 600,000 Nigerians, the embattled Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform, accused of these acts, has resumed operations, announcing fresh withdrawal options in a move to restore investor confidence. Two traders on the CBEX platform confirmed to TheContinue Reading