Politics

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has clarified that accessing student loans is voluntary, stating that tertiary institution students should apply only when they genuinely need financial assistance. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday and signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the fund explained that […]

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to intensify Nigeria’s Ebola prevention and emergency response measures following confirmation of a case in Abuja. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Amobi Ogah, representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, during plenary. Ogah warned that delays in testing […]

Venezuela’s former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty to new US charges of conspiracy to commit torture during a court appearance in New York on Thursday. Maduro rejected the allegations as false, while Flores also maintained her innocence. The couple, who were captured during […]

Doctors employed by the Kwara State Government have commenced a seven-day warning strike over unresolved welfare concerns and salary deductions for the Kwara Health Insurance Scheme, also known as KwaraCare. The strike involves members of the Kwara Doctors Forum, including the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, the National […]

Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno and Senator Cyril Fasuyi have declared support for Godswill Akpabio’s return as Senate President in the 11th National Assembly, insisting that the position is not open for contest. The lawmakers made their positions known during Thursday’s plenary, with Monguno extending his support to the Deputy […]

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, has urged politicians to adopt issue-based campaigns and avoid hate speech, insults and personal attacks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a sensitisation programme in Ilorin, Ojo advised political actors to use social media responsibly and notify the police of […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s response to its demands for economic relief and early negotiations for a new national minimum wage, warning of possible industrial tension as its 14-day ultimatum continues. In a letter signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, the Congress faulted the government’s […]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the National Assembly is firmly behind President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, insisting that nobody would be allowed to use the legislature to destabilise the president. Speaking at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council in […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced a fresh investigation into allegations involving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar following a petition by former House of Representatives member, Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, seeking his prosecution over alleged financial crimes. The commission acknowledged receipt of the petition, dated August 27, 2026, and […]

The Kwara State Government has directed commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators to comply strictly with approved operating hours of 6am to 9pm to prevent criminals from exploiting the transport sector. The Commissioner for Transportation, Lafia Korasabi, announced the directive at a security consultative meeting in Ilorin, explaining that the ongoing […]