Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced a fresh extension of the application deadline for its student loan programme for the 2025/2026 academic session, in a move aimed at accommodating a broader pool of applicants across the country. In a statement released on Friday, the Fund said the decision followed continued feedback from prospective beneficiaries and stakeholders who requested additional time to complete their applications and resolve technical or documentation challenges. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said the extension underscores the agency’s commitment to inclusivity and equal access to higher education financing. “We have listened carefully…

Manny Ita  – The Presidency has moved to quell growing public concern over Nigeria’s recently signed migration Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom, firmly denying claims that the country would be compelled to accept foreign nationals under the agreement. In a statement issued on Saturday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga described the circulating reports as “misleading and entirely inaccurate,” stressing that the agreement strictly applies to Nigerian citizens who no longer have legal grounds to remain in the UK. “The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to categorically state that the MoU does not in any way obligate Nigeria to receive…

Lady Diana Ereyitomi Eyo-Enoette,
Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Delta State Elegbede Abiodun Arrests have been made.
Now, convictions must follow. In a nation where gender equality is still a distant dream, we are now confronted with something far more sinister rape, sexual violence, and the normalization of abuse under the guise of culture. The events in Ozoro community, Delta State, are not “mistreatment.”
They are acts of sexual violence. Viral evidence and multiple reports confirm that young women were attacked, stripped, sexually assaulted, and in some cases reportedly raped during a local festival. Let us call this what it is:
Organized gender-based…

File photo: Dangote Refinery Petroleum marketers are planning for another round of price increases after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a fresh hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), citing escalating global geopolitical tensions. In a notice sent to marketers on Friday night and obtained by our correspondent, the refinery disclosed that its ex-depot (gantry) price had been raised from N1,175 per litre to N1,245 per litre, while the coastal price was also adjusted upward. “Please be informed that due to the current global geo-political situation which has further escalated, the PMS gantry & coastal price has been…

UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer Elegbede Abiodun President Donald Trump had earlier publicly berated NATO allies, calling them “cowards” and dismissing the alliance as a “paper tiger” without the United States. The United Kingdom has authorized the United States to use British military bases to launch strikes on Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in Britain’s indirect involvement in the ongoing war with Iran. Downing Street confirmed the decision Friday evening following a ministerial meeting. While the UK will not directly participate in the strikes, the agreement allows American forces to expand operations from British…

A good Samaritan has responded to the yearning of veteran Nollywood actor, Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco by offering a cash gift of $25,000 and a vehicle for cushion.  The intervention comes shortly after the actor opened up about his financial struggles, revealing that despite his fame from the popular comedy series Papa Ajasco & Company, he does not own a house or car. In a video that has since gone viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the man expressed gratitude to the actor for making his childhood memorable. “I bought this car for you with…

Elegbede Abiodun Legendary Movie Icon Chuck Norris Dies at Age 86. Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action icon was well known for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, his family said on Friday. He was 86. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” the family said in a statement on Instagram. “To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart…

Elegbede Abiodun The firm clinched a Gold Award in the Travel and Leisure category for its work on the Lagos Shopping Festival.  Chain Reactions Africa has secured international recognition at the SABRE Africa Awards in Johannesburg, earning top honours for its communications campaign spotlighting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda. The leading public relations and communications consultancy won a major award for its campaign, “From Reforms to Recovery,” which was designed to communicate the impact of the administration’s economic policies. The campaign, executed in collaboration with the Presidential Media and Communications Team, marked the President’s second year in office and…

Technology Company, Globacom, has felicitated Muslims across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-El-Fitr festival which marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. In a goodwill message released in Lagos, the company commended the resilience and devotion shown by the faithful during the 30 days of spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and abstinence. Globacom emphasized the importance of love, sacrifice, and community, encouraging Nigerians to embody these values. The company explained that the end of Ramadan should serve as a springboard for continued personal growth, urging Nigerians to “use Eid-El-Fitri as a moment to reflect on their spiritual journey, promote the spirit of…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria’s worsening power outages may begin to ease within days as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to resolve a staggering N3.3 trillion debt owed to gas suppliers, a development that has severely constrained fuel supply to thermal power plants across the country. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, issued an urgent “on the hour” update on Friday, assuring citizens that concrete steps are being taken to restore stability to the national grid. Adelabu said negotiations with gas producers have reached an advanced stage, with the government working on a structured settlement plan to clear outstanding obligations and…