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By Zainab Suleiman Okino I was pleasantly surprised to learn the other day that the National Orientation Agency (NOA) was involved in uncovering some infractions at the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), one of President Bola Tinubu’s flagship programmes. First, the thought of fraud in a newly established government agency given the mandate of ameliorating students’ financial burden is scandalous. I said to myself, ‘there you go again, nothing good can come out of this country.’ After hearing of NOA’s intervention to expose the fraud, it gave me some comfort: although there will always be light-fingered people dipping their hands…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a brighter future for children to reach their full potential in the state. Soludo made this known on Tuesday, during the May 27 Children’s Day celebration, held at the Solution Fun City, Awka, with theme: “Stand Up, Speak Up and Building a Bullying-free Generation.” Soludo, who at the event read the message of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the school children and teachers, said his government would continue to strive towards ensuring the safety and betterment of children in the state. “The theme of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has assured children that they would not be forgotten or abandoned by his administration in the quest to provide quality and affordable education to the state. Mbah gave the assurance through his Commissioner for Education, Professor Ndubueze Mbah, during the 2025 Children’s Day celebrations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu on Tuesday. The governor said that through inclusive educational programmes, the expansion of learning access in rural areas, and their collaboration with community and faith-based institutions, the government was working daily to ensure that no child in the state was neglected…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Old Boys of Eziama High School Aba, have called on Abia State Government to quickly take over the school and save it from total collapse following continued infrastructural dilapidation. They made the call in a communique issued after the end of the Old Boys Association, 1988 Class Re-union Annual General Meeting. The communique jointly signed by the newly-elected President, Comrade James Chikwendu; Secretary, Chidozie Edede; and the Public Relations Officer, PRO, Chief Cosmas Ibeabuchi. The Association decried the sorry state of the school which, according to them, is now a shadow of its former glory. Eziama…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has signed 18 Executive Bills into law. The latest 18 bills brought to a total, 30 Executive Bills signed by the Governor since he assumed office in 2023. Speaking while assenting to the bills, Governor Otti said that the new Laws encapsulate thoughtful legislative provisions for achieving his Government’s vision in critical areas such as performance-based administration, accountability, and delivery of good governance. He said that the legislations align with the survey of the community and neighborhood development proposals, captured in his manifesto and the recommendations of the transition committee report…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Soldiers attached to ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ in the North-East, have neutralised dozens of members of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in New Marte, Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. This is coming almost on the day a terror attack near Abuja Military Cantonment was aborted as the suicide bomber alone died in the attempted attack. However, two soldiers were said to have died during the Borno operation against the insurgents. Recall that terrorists had penultimate week, invaded a military formation in Marte overran the troops and killed some residents. However, the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Government of Saudi Arabia is set to provide the necessary funds for Al-Hilal to complete the signing of Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, in a deal worth up to €50m. Ikengaonline reports that Osimhen is already in advanced talks with the Saudi club over a permanent move from Napoli, according to sources close to the Nigeria striker. Reports from Sky Sports Switzerland’s Sacha Tavolieri, say Osimhen is in direct negotiations with Al-Hilal President, Fahad bin Nafel. If the deal works out fine, the 26-year-old soccer legend could earn an annual salary of up to €17.5m, including bonuses.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Federal Government, on Monday, set up a ministerial committee to manage and oversee the 753 housing units in Abuja estate said to be belonging to former Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, unveiled members of the twelve-man committee. The Minister, in the statement, emphasised the critical nature of the assignment, describing it as a key step towards realising the housing component of the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to the statement, the committee’s mandate aligns with the President’s vision and the Ministry’s reform objectives to transform the estate…
Our Reporter, Abuja with Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved the immediate removal from office, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Cyprian Akaolisa. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy Mr. Declan Emelumba, the former commissioner has been directed to immediately hand over all government property under his care to the State Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice. While the statement explains the action as a result of a minor cabinet reshuffle to rejig the administration of Governor Uzodimma, those in the know…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Police Command has issued a statement warning people of the state to dissociate themselves from being influenced by individuals parading themselves as human rights activists and influencers against activities of government in the state. Police gave the warning following a trending video of one Mr Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), who had threatened to lead a protest against the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in the State. Recall that NAFDAC, in March, 2025, shut the Onitsha drug market down and destroyed over one trillion naira worth of…