Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has confirmed that Nigerian students studying abroad were ineligible for the newly introduced student loan scheme. The NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this information on Friday. The Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 12, aims to provide interest-free loans to indigent students attending Nigerian tertiary institutions. The move is in line with Tinubu’s campaign promise to enhance education funding. Dele Alake, a member of the former Presidential Strategy Team, noted the significance of this legislation in making education more accessible. First Year Of President Bola…

The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party has applauded the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, for his efforts at preserving the cultural heritage of the state. The party’s state Publicity Secretary, Richard Benson, stated this in a statement in Lagos on Friday. Benson said that the reinstatement of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano was noteworthy in keeping the tradition sacred. Benson also applauded the former governor of the state and the 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for his efforts at ensuring…

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Terry Akewe, known as Terri, has opened up on the challenges he has faced in his music career, including health issues, cyberbullying, and sacrifices made in pursuit of his passion. In a series of posts via X on Saturday, Terri revealed, “Ulcer complications, anxiety issues. In and out of the hospital. Crazy hospital bills, mum losing her mind, all for the music. Shit crazy. Jesus never fails. We go win finally.” The artist, signed to Wizkid’s Starboy Records, rose to prominence after featuring on Wizkid’s track “Soco” and has since released his debut EP “Afro Series,” with…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the February 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has reacted to the killing of five soldiers in Abia State. Obi who condemned the killing noted via his X Platform that: “continued brutality and bloodshed in our nation must be met with swift and decisive action, not empty words and hollow promises”. He mourned the dead soldiers and demanded for through investigation to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous crime. His words: “I am appalled and saddened by the attack on our brave soldiers in Abia State yesterday, resulting in the…

The Abia State Government has placed a N25m bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the Aba area of the state and also condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja over the incident. ‘ Gunmen on Thursday stormed the military unit at Obikabia Junction, Ogbor Hill area, and also burnt the unit as well as a patrol van parked in the unit. Some soldiers were alleged to have escaped the attack by the gunmen. A day after the incident, the state government described it as unfortunate and prayed for the repose of the souls of the gallant soldiers…

The federal government has approved plans to set up Enugu state’s Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) to monitor the activities of mining companies. The government said that this will enhance effective compliance with environmental standards by mining operators in Enugu state. This move, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake is to intensify collaboration between federal and state governments to enhance the development of the mining sector in the coal-rich state. The minister disclosed this on Friday while hosting Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, in his office in Abuja. Alake emphasised the state’s historic…

Former United States President, Donald Trump, lashed out in rambling, angry comments Friday at his “sick” opponents and “fascists” after what he called a “very unfair” trial that made him the first former US president to become a convicted felon. The 77-year-old Republican, who is neck and neck with President Joe Biden in the 2024 White House race, confirmed he would appeal. “We’re going to be appealing this scam,” he said. Trump was speaking at what was billed as a press conference in the upscale lobby of his signature Trump Tower property in Manhattan. But after taking to the podium,…

The Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has urged Yoruba people all over the world to ensure the promotion and preservation of their culture. The Yoruba generalissimo, who described culture and tradition as the true identity of a race, said the Yoruba race has a very rich culture and tradition that should be preserved for generations yet unborn. Iba Adams spoke at the maiden edition of the Aareonakakanfo festival, which was held at the playing ground of Ifo local government area, Ogun state. Addressing the large crowd of enthusiastic members of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) who trooped out…

Players could strike in their bid to cut down on the number of matches they play, England’s Professional Footballers’ Association warned FIFA. Football’s world governing body is under growing pressure to address the workload of elite players, with threats of legal action. The PFA wants action to alter the congested football calendar, especially with the expanded 32-team Club World Cup proposed for next summer. An event Thursday in London by the PFA and FIFPRO, the international players’ union, heard that players were at “breaking point”. PFA chief executive Maheta Molango recalled a recent conversation he had with players of an unnamed…

Oyo Assembly has described the torture and killing of a student at Ajayi Crowther university in the school hostel as barbaric and appalling act against humanity. The lawmakers spoke while reacting to the Matter of Urgent Public Importance presented by the Chief Whip, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola representing Atiba state constituency during the last proceedings. The motion titled “Urgent needs for government action regarding the torture and murder of Alexander , A 200 level Engineering student at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo” explained the unfortunate incident, which led to the death of the deceased,  that he was subjected to severe physical abuse.…