Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

INEC, ahead of Saturday’s by-elections, deploys election materials The Independent National Electoral Commission said it has concluded preparations for the by-elections scheduled to hold across 16 constituencies in 12 states this Saturday, August 16, 2025. This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, following the commission’s regular weekly meeting in Abuja. The by-elections will cover two senatorial districts in Anambra and Edo States, five federal constituencies in Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo States, as well as nine state constituencies in Adamawa, Anambra,…

Jonathan distances self from Instagram stories, says it’s fake Dr. Jonathan Jonathan distances self from Instagram stories, says it’s fake Former President Goodluck Jonathan has alerted Nigerians over a fake Instagram account pulling in hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting followers. In a statement on Wednesday, his media aide Ikechukwu Eze warned that the account — operating under the handle goodluck_ebelejonathan is a fraud, lifting posts from Jonathan’s verified Facebook page and passing them off as his own. Eze noted that the former president does not operate any Instagram account and urged the public and media to ignore, avoid sharing, or…

FG Gives Reason for Seven-year Ban on Establishment of New Tertiary Institutions Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This is aimed at addressing the proliferation of underutilized universities and other institutions and enhance the quality of tertiary education. The decision, approved during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, marks a significant shift in national education policy. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa revealed the move, stating that the focus would now shift to strengthening existing…

FIRS achieves 2025 oil, gas revenue target – Adedeji … peace has been great contributor where oil and gas facilities are situated The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has met its oil and gas sector revenue target for 2025. It is the first time in many years. The agency attributes this milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta. Spokesman for FIRS Executive Chairman Dare Adekanmbi made this known yesterday in a statement. According to him, Adekanmbi, FIRS Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, stated this when he received the delegation of military top brass led by Chief of Defence Staff…

I’ll give my version of story, Comfort Emmanson finally speaks up Comfort Emmanson I’ll give my version of story, Comfort Emmanson finally speaks up Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who was detained over unruly behaviour on an Ibom Air flight, has spoken out after her release from Kirikiri Prison. On Instagram post, Emmanson thanked her supporters for their prayers and love during her detention, saying she’s still recovering from the physical and emotional toll of her experience. She expressed gratitude to her loved ones and God, and announced plans to seek medical treatment before sharing her side of the story. “Thank…

Nine new private varsities approved – FG Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa The Federal Government has given consent for the establishment of nine new private universities across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Alausa said the newly approved institutions are Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State; Leadership University, Abuja; Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State; Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State; Greenland University, Jigawa State; JEFAP University, Niger State; Azione Verde University, Imo State; Unique Open University,…

FEC, for construction of bus terminals in six zones, approves N142bn File: Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali … says lack of major bus terminals cause road accidents and crimes The Federal Government on Wednesday has approved N142bn for the construction of modern bus terminals across the country. The government also ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies still processing contracts under the 2024 Appropriation to complete their procurement activities by the end of September 2025. The approval for the N142bn and the deadline for the conclusion of the 2024 project procurement were made during the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over…

Godfrey Chikwere of Ebonyi radio honours with two awards after suspension Acting General Manager, Legacy FM, Mr Godfrey Chikwere…Photo Credit: Facebook | (Odo Godfrey Chikwere) Some days into his suspension as the General Manager of Legacy FM, Ebonyi State, Godfrey Chikwere, known as Baby Mouth, has received two awards from separate organisations. He was earlier suspended by the privately owned station’s management, who noted repeated breaches of its code of conduct. This came shortly after Chikwere, in a Facebook post, criticised the handling of state matters by Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru. In that post, he accused the administration…

Edo Gov. declares jobs for youths into civil service Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. Photo: X @m_akpakomiza Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a massive recruitment initiative to bring a new wave of youths into the state civil service, a move he described as a cornerstone in his mission to combat unemployment and accelerate Edo’s development. While speaking at the All Progressives Congress campaign rally in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, ahead of the August 16, 2025, Edo Central Senatorial by-election, Okpebholo said his passion to serve stems from a deep love for his people and…

NELFUND’s recovery method on students loan after graduation NELFUND logo The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has explained how students who take loans from the fund will repay them. He said that graduates are expected to begin repaying their loans two years after completing their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), but only if they have a job. For those who are unemployed, NELFUND will help connect them with job opportunities through a special portal. Once employed, their employers will deduct 10% of their salary to repay the loan. “If a student finishes school and…