The Zamfara State Government has approved enhanced monthly allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, with Medical Corps members to receive ₦150,000, while other health professionals will be paid ₦50,000. Governor Dauda Lawal disclosed this during the swearing-in ceremony of 2026 Batch A, Stream I corps members deployed to Zamfara…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to introduce a centralised job portal by 2026 to assist student loan beneficiaries in accessing employment opportunities both within Nigeria and internationally. This development is part of broader efforts to enhance the impact of the student loan scheme and support graduates toward financial independence. Speaking during…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to marketers. The new price, which takes effect immediately, is N1,030 per litre, down from the previous price of N1,045 per litre. The price reduction was announced by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association…
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday formally submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of sexual harassment. Akpoti-Uduaghan, speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, told her colleagues that she had previously made the allegations during an interview on Arise TV and was now officially presenting them before…
In celebration of my birthday, I will be marking the occasion not with fanfare, but with service, giving back to those who represent the heart of the community. In an act that reflects my lifelong commitment to service, I will be distributing foodstuffs, not just meals for a day, but essential provisions that can support…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Republican presidential candidate in the 2024 U.S Election, Donald Trump. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on his official X handle on Wednesday. The statement reads in part: “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed disappointment after a recent encounter with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a viral video sighted by our correspondent, Portable, known for his controversial remarks, lamented that despite the meeting, Obi did not offer him any monetary support. He stated that…
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a stern warning to roadside preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly markets, accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents. Soludo stated that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order would face a ₦500,000 fine. A viral video circulating on social media on Saturday…
The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the outcome of the Local Government Elections that were held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024. The apex court upheld an appeal that was brought before it by the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, the court…
The police command in Lagos has arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his 38-year-old wife to death. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Lagos. Mr Hundeyin said the incident happened on Wednesday at Oke-Ira, Ilogbo Eremi, Badagry. He said detectives from the Morogbo Division were informed about the incident and…
