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NELFUND nursing funding rises to N1.08bn
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disbursed more than N1.08 billion to 5,381 students studying nursing and midwifery across 21 institutions under its
Anambra: Husband recounts discovery of alleged child abuse
ONITSHA — The husband of 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia, who was arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over an alleged sexual abuse of her underage daughter, has recounted how he
Don’t leave politics to opportunists, Fayemi tells Catholics
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerian Catholics to actively participate in politics rather than withdraw from the political process because
Insurance firm moves to cover festive travellers
By Rosemary Iwunze & Dickson Omobola Leading insurance provider and member of Leadway Group, Leadway Assurance, has created a seasonal insurance product targeting millions of Nigerians in the diaspora and
UK verdict: CSOs demand fresh trial of Diezani in Nigeria
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Civil society organisations, CSOs, have called for further legal proceedings involving former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in Nigeria following her recent acquittal by
FG moves to bridge unemployment gap
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has concluded plans to close the unemployment and underemployment gap, especially among young people, first-time jobseekers and those not currently in education. Figures from the
Police rescue 3 kidnap victims, apprehend 57 suspects in Anambra
The Anambra Police Command says it has rescued three kidnap victims and arrested 57 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, murder and other offences in the state.
Messi strikes again but Nashville snatch late draw against Inter Miami
Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash. Messi curled in a
2027: I supported Peter Obi in 2023, he never gave me N1 — Kawas
By Enitan Abdultawab ABUJA — Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, a leader of the Charismatic Bishops, has defended his political activities, saying he supported Peter Obi’s presidential bid in 2023 without
How fake ‘Okada’ rider trapped 35 women in Bauchi
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Gambo Hassan, alias “Anahaka”, over alleged kidnapping, rape, armed robbery and unlawful possession of
