The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), has opened applications for a zero-interest loan designed to improve the welfare of tertiary institution staff across Nigeria. The initiative aims to enhance staff well-being, support professional development, and promote financial independence, addressing systemic issues in the sector. The federal government on Thursday launched…
A distressing incident has unfolded in Ore, Ondo State, where a woman named Blessing, alias ‘Iya Dada,’ was allegedly brutally beaten by her husband, leaving her unconscious. Footage obtained by Koiki Media reveals the horrific attack occurred early Monday morning on Oladokun Street. According to the narration in the video, Blessing has long suffered domestic…
The father of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been coronated the traditional of ruler Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu married 30 wives before those who could not bear children left the marriage. There…
A Nigerian socialite, Abiola Femi Quadri, has been sentenced to 11 years and 3 months (135 months) in a United States federal prison for masterminding a $1.3 million COVID-19 unemployment and disability fraud scheme. Quadri, 43, who resided in Pasadena, California, used stolen identities to file over 100 fraudulent claims with the California and Nevada…
The camp of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted to remarks by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who vowed not to step aside for any aspirant in his bid to secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Supporters of Obi, under the banner of the…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the death of a wanted terrorist leader, Ali Kachala Kawaje, a terrorist bomb expert Machika, Dan Muhammad, and 38 other terrorist commanders in Niger State airstrikes. This was as the DHQ said it was closing in on other wanted terrorists, according to a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations,…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Thursday, said Nigerians expecting his ministry to provide jobs would be disappointed because it is not part of their mandate. The minister made the clarification at the annual conference of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in Abuja. While highlighting…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly impersonating police officers. The suspects, Aliyu Abbas (35), Sani Iliyasu (47), Ashiru Sule (41), Abubakar Yahaya (45), and Adamu Kalilu (45), were apprehended on Thursday by operatives of the command’s Special Intervention Squad. This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson,…
The gale of defection hitting the opposition parties may not be ending soon, as more governors are putting finishing touches to joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a shocking move, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori became the latest high-profile politician to team up with the APC after he led his cabinet to dump…
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, continues its free fall in Nigeria after six depots slashed the price to heighten competition in the downstream sector of the Nigerian Petroleum industry. Incoming reports indicate that Hyde, Pinnacle, Aiteo Emadeb, First Royal, and MENJ have reduced their prices to match the ongoing…