The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), an interest-free loan scheme designed to improve the welfare, professional growth, and financial stability of Nigeria’s tertiary institution workforce. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, unveiled the initiative in Abuja on Thursday. He described it as a strategic empowerment platform that would…
Amid the public outcry, the Presidency has defended the Federal Executive Council’s approval of N10 billion solar energy project for the State House. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the clarification on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, following media reports questioning the necessity of the project, especially…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his first provisional squad as Nigeria prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Chelle has named a 35-man squad, which includes experienced players and a number of fresh talent. Captain Ahmed Musa makes a return alongside vice-captain William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Joe…
A multi-storey building under construction on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State collapsed on Saturday morning, trapping an unknown number of people beneath the rubble. The structure, which housed a restaurant on its ground floor, caved in around 8 am. So far, five people have been rescued from the rubble. Speaking at…
Laide Bakare and Eniola Badmus have been captured in a viral video engaging in a heated altercation at Eniola Ajao’s film ‘Owambe Thieves’ premiere. In the footage, Bakare appeared visibly upset as she confronted Badmus and warned her sternly. However, Badmus remained silent, walked away from the confrontation, and seemed to report the incident to…
The All Progressives Congress on Monday slammed a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, for attacking President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The National Vice Chairman of the APC (South East), Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, described El-Rufai’s criticism of the President and the NSA during a Monday night interview on Arise…
Tope Alabi has expressed her disappointment and concern over the growing rivalry and insincerity within the gospel music industry. During her performance at the ‘Celebrating Jesus 7.0‘ concert, the ace Nigerian gospel singer addressed her colleagues, emphasizing the need for unity and genuine relationships. Alabi highlighted how established artistes are setting a bad example by…
The Afenifere National Youth Council (AYC) has expressed concerns over the escalating killings and kidnapping crisis in the Southwestern part of the country. It has, therefore, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping urgently to stem the tide of insecurity. According to the President of the group, Prince Eniola…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the air component have eliminated nine Boko Haram terrorists, including two top commanders in Borno State. A military source familiar with the development disclosed that the feat was recorded in separate operations that foiled terrorists’ attacks on Bita and Wulgo between…
Abdulrahaman Ahmad, son of Abubakar Gumi Ahmad, an Islamic cleric, has graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). Gumi, the controversial cleric, previously served in the Nigerian army, where he attained the rank of captain before retiring. On Sunday, Shehu Sani, former Nigerian senator, posted a photograph of Gumi and son on X, congratulating Abdulrahaman…
