The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, on Wednesday, unveiled their manifesto for the election. The manifesto, tagged “Pathway to Prosperity for All,” was made available to journalists in Benin, the state capital. It contained the working document of …
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NELFUND Board Meets, Approves Loans To Successful Applicants
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has held the inaugural meeting of its board in Abuja, granting approval for disbursement of student loans to successful applicants.This was announced in a press release signed by the Agency’s Head, Media and Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo, on Wednesday. The meeting, NELFUND Spokesman …
Read More »Supreme Court Allows White House To Request Removal Of Misinformation On Social Media
The U.S. Supreme Court handed a major victory for the Biden administration, on Wednesday, throwing out a lower court ruling that had placed major restrictions on the ability of government officials to communicate with social media companies about their content moderation policies. While the court’s ruling was procedural, it was …
Read More »Former Konga CEO, Nick Imudia, Ends It All
LFormer CEO of one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Konga, Nick Imudia, is d£ad. He reportedly ended it all in his apartment on Tuesday night, June 25, by jumping from the balcony of his Lekki, Lagos apartment. Before ending it all, he was said to have called his US-based brother …
Read More »ASUU Shelves Strike After Meeting With FG
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resolved to reconsider its decision to cripple activities across university campuses nationwide over some pending issues with the Federal Government. ASUU took the decision after a marathon meeting with government officials led by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir …
Read More »Minimum Wage: Tinubu, Governors To Discuss At NEC Meeting Thursday
President Bola Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the 142nd meeting of the National Economic Council at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, said plans for the unusual appearance when he spoke in Kano while leading …
Read More »NDLEA Arrests 360 For Drug Abuse In Anambra
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 360 suspects in connection with various drug-related offences in Anambra State. The Anambra State Commander of NDLEA, Onyeishi Daniel, disclosed this at the 2024 United Nation’s Day Against Drug Abuse at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka …
Read More »Rivers Violence: Police Declare Ex-Niger Delta Militant Leader Wanted Written by Anayo Onukwugha
The Rivers State Police Command has declared a former Niger Delta militant leader, Gabriel ‘General’ Asabuja, wanted following his alleged provocative statements in a viral video amidst the ongoing crisis in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Tuesday night when he …
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