Akpabio, Kalu Back Reserved Seats Bill in National Assembly
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, have thrown their weight behind the Reserved Seats Bill, describing it as a necessary step toward strengthening women’s participation in Nigeria’s political leadership.
PDP South-West Deputy Chair Says Adeleke Seeking New Platform Ahead of Next Election
The National Deputy Vice Chairman (Southwest) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Kamorudeen Ajisafe, has revealed that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is currently uncertain about the political platform on which he will contest the 2026 governorship election.
FG-Sponsored Scholars Abroad Protest Non-Payment of Allowances
Nigerian scholars studying abroad under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) are scheduled to stage a protest today (Monday) in Abuja over the non-payment of their scholarship stipends, which they say has plunged many of them into severe hardship.
Tinubu Hosts Duke of Edinburgh, Affirms Government’s Drive to Tackle Poverty
President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration’s economic and institutional reforms are deliberately targeted at equipping young Nigerians with globally competitive skills and driving down poverty through improved access to education.
General Uba Confirmed Dead After ISWAP Abduction Despite Army’s Initial Denial
Brigadier General Uba, the Brigade Commander of Damboa, has been confirmed dead after being abducted by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). His death was verified late Sunday after several conflicting reports about his whereabouts.
NELFUND Moves to Expand Student Loan Scheme to Vocational Training Centres
Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has announced plans to broaden its student loan scheme to include beneficiaries enrolled in vocational and skills acquisition programmes across the country.
“NDLEA Introduces Mandatory Drug Test for Admission Into Tertiary Institutions”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that students seeking admission into tertiary institutions across the country will now undergo mandatory drug screening. The move is part of the agency’s heightened efforts to curb rising substance abuse among young Nigerians.
“Dangote Denies Launching Motorcycle-Based Fuel Distribution Service”
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed a viral video suggesting it is partnering with a company to distribute petrol through motorcycle dispatch riders. Officials of the company told our correspondent on Sunday that it has no connection to the video and is unaware of its origin.
Tinubu Sends Envoys to Meet Christian and Fulani Leaders in Plateau”
President Bola Tinubu has deployed an emissary, Dr Abiodun Essiet, to Plateau State as part of renewed efforts to restore peace and improve inter-communal relations across the state.
“PenCom Declares Pension Payment Delays a Thing of the Past”
Abuja — The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced that the long-standing issue of delayed pension payments for retirees of treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) has finally been resolved.
