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In a heartfelt appeal, Professor Adeniyi Olatunbisun, the Vice Chancellor of Ok KolaDaisi University in Ibadan, Oyo State, has urged the Federal Government to extend its student loan scheme to encompass students from private universities  This plea was made during a press conference held in the Senate Chamber of the institution as part of the 3rd Convocation activities. The call comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s announcement regarding the initiation of interest-free student loans starting in January 2024, primarily aimed at Nigerians seeking tertiary education. Professor Olatunbisun emphasized that the benefits of the student loan program should not…

Aminat Gusanu The Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN) has called upon  the Federal Government to make favourable and implementable economic policies that would encourage and promote baking in the country. The National President of PBAN, Emmanuel Onuorah, who disclosed this in a statement released on Monday highlights the crippling impact of restricted access to foreign exchange and high levies on imported raw materials necessary for bread production. According to Onuorah the Federal Government through a deliberate policy should suspend levies placed on wheat and other baking products to encourage investors’ survival in the industry. Onuorah said, “The bread-making industry…

Daud Olatunji In a significant development in the ongoing case involving singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, the Yaba Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State has granted the duo bail in the amount of N20 million.  This decision comes after their arraignment and subsequent remand in custody, along with two others, in connection with the mysterious death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun, presiding over the case, announced the bail conditions on Tuesday, marking a turning point in a case that has gripped the…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising turn of events, the suspended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudi Yunusa-Ari, failed to appear in court as scheduled, leading to an order for his rescheduled arraignment. Yola, Adamawa State – In a significant development, the suspended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudi Yunusa-Ari, did not show up at the State High Court in Yola as expected, raising eyebrows and prompting further legal proceedings. Justice Benjamin Manji of the State High Court in Yola had set the stage for Yunusa-Ari’s arraignment…

…Our Schools, Economy Crippled, Residents  … All-Season Bridge Vital For Flood-Prone Road, Communities Tell  Abiodun   Daud Olatunji  In the quiet and resilient community of Owode-Ketu, nestled within the serene landscapes of Yewa-North local government area in Ogun State, the people have borne a heavy burden for over three decades.  A tale of struggle, courage, and determination unfolds as 25 communities along the Tata (Abotokio)-Owode Ketu-Sunwa-Ayetoro Road  grapple  with the devastating consequences of a collapsing bridge and the relentless wrath of nature. For not less than 30 years, Owode-Ketu and its neighbouring communities have endured the recurring nightmare of bridges…

In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, Umar Ibrahim, the Village Head of Dan Gulam in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State, is facing serious allegations of rape and the transmission of HIV to a young girl named Hanatu Yahaya.  The accused, a traditional leader, now finds himself at the center of a legal and public storm that is shaking the foundations of his community. The accusations came to light through a letter dated October 16, 2023, addressed to the Secretary of Dutse Emirate Council, Dutse Emir’s Palace, and written by Senior State Counsel Kabiru Abdullah Esq. from…

Daud Olatunji In a candid and concern-filled address, Brig. Gen. Dogara Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has sounded the alarm over the growing influx of poor-quality graduates into the NYSC programme.  During his lecture titled “Harnessing the Potential of the Nigerian Youths for National Unity and Development” at the 5th convocation lecture of Edo State University, Uzairue, Brig. Gen. Ahmed brought to light various challenges affecting the NYSC scheme. Represented by the NYSC Director for the South South Zone, Ladan Baba, Brig. Gen. Ahmed revealed that the NYSC annually mobilizes an average of 350,000…

Tragedy struck as three Senior Secondary School (SS3) students in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra lost their lives on Saturday while playing football, when they were struck by lightning. An eye witness told NAN that the lightning struck nine male students who were playing football with their peers on the school’s pitch barefooted. “The students were practising on the football pitch with their coach preparatory to a football tournament. “The coach had ended the training session before the rain started, but some of the students stayed behind to continue playing football. “Lightning, accompanied by claps of thunderstorm suddenly…

Daud Olatunji In anticipation of the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States on November 11, 2023, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has taken significant steps to ensure the safety and security of the electoral process.  This strategic move includes the distribution of 220 operational vehicles and an array of security logistics. The announcement was made by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement posted on the official Nigerian Police Force’s Twitter handle on Sunday, November 5.  The statement highlighted the Inspector-General’s commitment to facilitating smooth election processes and intensifying security arrangements. The…

Aminat Gusanu In a major breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a colossal haul of 14,481,519 pills of Tramadol and bottles of codeine syrup, with an estimated value of over thirteen billion Naira, in a series of meticulously planned operations across multiple locations in Lagos. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media & Advocacy of NDLEA, revealed these significant drug cartel busts in a press statement issued on Sunday.  The meticulously executed operations took place in Amuwo Odofin, Idumota, and the SAHCO shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos. The series of actions began…