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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has scored the Nigerian economy low, following the latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Household Expectations Survey. Speaking on Saturday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said an economy in which citizens are abandoning plans to buy homes, cars and basic household assets cannot credibly be advertised as one on the path to prosperity. Atiku described the survey as a damning verdict on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, saying the CBN’s own numbers have stripped the government’s economic propaganda of whatever credibility…

The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the local production of family planning commodities as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s health system, create jobs and harness its youthful population for economic growth. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in Abuja while inaugurating the Nigeria FP2030 High-Level Inter-Ministerial Platform on Family Planning, Health, Human Capital and National Development. According to a statement signed by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations to the minister, the platform will strengthen coordination among government institutions and drive the local production of family planning materials.…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested three more persons suspected to be members of the kidnapping gang that abducted Samuel Okunsebor, dean of agriculture at Nasarawa State University. The latest arrests were made on Friday night at a local brothel in Mararaban Akunza, along the Lafia-Makurdi highway, according to a security source. Okunsebor was rescued by DSS operatives two days after he was abducted by gunmen on Wednesday, July 15, at Mile Uku, a border community between Lafia and Nasarawa Eggon LGAs. Two suspects, including a woman, were arrested during the operation that led to the…

The Management of the University of Calabar has disowned an illegal distance learning centre operating in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly using the name and logo of the institution to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. In a circular issued by the Registrar, Dr (Mrs) Chukwuka I. Icha, the management disclosed that the illegal institution, operating under the name Bori Business School, is located at the NUJ Press Centre, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where it reportedly advertises Diploma, B.Sc., B.A., PGD and Ph.D. programmes. The circular clarified that Bori Business School is not affiliated with the University…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N322.69 billion to Nigerian students and tertiary institutions since the launch of its Student Loan Portal in May 2024. According to the latest NELFUND Student Loan Disbursement Status Report, generated on Saturday, the Fund has processed 1,659,853 applications, reflecting the growing uptake of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The report showed that N192.89 billion had been paid directly to 319 beneficiary institutions as institutional fees, while another N129.80 billion had been disbursed as upkeep allowances to students. The latest figures represent a further increase in the reach of…

The Lagos State Government has arrested 27 suspected hoodlums over the alleged vandalism of the newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town to Alakija. Tokunbo Wahab, commissioner for environment and water resources, disclosed this in a post on X on Friday. Wahab said the arrests followed a joint midnight enforcement operation by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to enforce Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive to clear the Lagos-Badagry Transnational Highway of environmental and other infractions. According to the commissioner, officials uncovered extensive vandalism beneath the…

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says 34 and a half governors are backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Galadima made the claim while speaking at the inauguration of the NDC’s national reconciliation committee. According to him, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has yet to decide whether to work with the ruling party or the opposition coalition. Galadima said Mohammed met with NDC stakeholders but was later advised against joining a party with a strong presidential candidate. He also claimed that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has distanced himself from both Tinubu’s camp and the opposition…

Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75 million. The former Newcastle captain made it clear he wanted to join the Premier League champions earlier this summer. The 28-year-old Brazil midfielder, who has signed a four-year deal with the option of a further 12 months, called the move one of the “toughest decisions” of his life. “This move is very tough because Newcastle means so much to me,” he added. “But I wanted to experience something new in my life. I feel ready for a new challenge for myself and my family.” Newcastle said they wished Guimaraes and…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will deliver the President’s Dinner Talk at the 66th Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The NBA announced Osinbajo as the Dinner Speaker in a statement issued by the Chairman of the NBA AGC 2026 Planning Committee, Abdul Muhammed Rafindadi (SAN). The former Vice President is expected to address lawyers, judges, senior government officials, business executives and other distinguished guests at one of the conference’s flagship events, which will combine fellowship with intellectual engagement. Osinbajo, a Professor of Law, will also participate as a speaker at one of the conference’s plenary…

Former Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu were among dignitaries who graced the 75th birthday celebration of renowned businesswoman and philanthropist, Apostle Folorunso Alakija. Alakija, Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil, marked the milestone in Lagos with the presentation of six books centred on marriage, relationships, faith and Christian living. According to the renowned philanthropist, the books were written to preserve lessons garnered over time in Christian ministry and leadership and serve as a guiding light for future generations. The celebration attracted prominent figures…