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NELFUND Rejects Claims of Political Screening in Student Loan Access

adminSeptember 7, 2026

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed allegations that political loyalty is a consideration in determining which Nigerian students receive education loans, insisting that its application system operates without political, religious, ethnic or gender discrimination. NELFUND Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Akintunde Sawyerr, described the allegation as “completely ridiculous,” arguing that the scheme...

Obi’s Appearance At Makinde Campaign Office Signals Fresh 2027 Political Alignment

adminSeptember 7, 2026

The 2027 presidential contest gathered fresh political significance on Monday as presidential candidate Peter Obi made a high-profile appearance at the inauguration of Seyi Makinde’s campaign office in Abuja, The appearance brought two prominent figures of Nigeria’s opposition politics into the same political space. Obi’s presence at the event, held in the Federal Capital Territory,...

2027: Rivers ADC Fires Back At Wike, Says ‘Votes, Not Boasts, Will Decide Election’

adminSeptember 7, 2026

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed Nyesom Wike’s prediction of an early victory over Rotimi Amaechi in the 2027 elections, insisting that political confidence cannot substitute for votes at the polling booth. The party was reacting to remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory at a reception...

2027: Tinubu Has Political Edge Over Opposition, Says PDP Chieftain

adminSeptember 7, 2026

President Bola Tinubu enters the 2027 presidential contest with a stronger political advantage than he had in 2023, according to a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lere Olayinka, who described the emerging opposition field as fragmented and less threatening. Olayinka, who spoke on TVC’s Breakfast on Monday, attributed Tinubu’s advantage not only to...

Ibiyeomie Links Yahoo Fraud To Death, Warns Churchgoers Against Fraudsters

adminSeptember 7, 2026

Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has issued a stern warning against internet fraud, saying the financial devastation caused by “Yahoo Yahoo” can have consequences far beyond the loss of money. Speaking during a sermon, Ibiyeomie said fraudsters should not be shielded by religious appearances, alleging that some internet fraudsters still participate actively in...

2027: Umeh Says Obi’s Warning Is Call For Credible Election

adminSeptember 7, 2026

Senator Victor Umeh has defended Peter Obi’s warning that Nigerians would resist any attempt to manipulate their votes in the 2027 general election, insisting that the statement should be interpreted as a demand for electoral integrity rather than a threat of violence or anarchy. Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), had...

Ukraine War: Trump Envoys Face Sharp Questions Over Putin Talks In Kyiv

adminSeptember 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace efforts came under scrutiny in Kyiv on Sunday as his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, faced pointed questions over their repeated engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The confrontation came during a joint news conference involving the US representatives and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where journalist Dmytro Gordon...

FG Moves To Unlock 20-Year-Old Shipping Fund, Offers Up To $25m Per Shipowner

adminSeptember 7, 2026

The Federal Government has moved to unlock the long-delayed Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), with qualified Nigerian shipowners set to access up to $25 million each to acquire vessels and expand their operations, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has disclosed. Oyetola said the initiative, established more than two decades ago to build...

Baba-Ahmed: Tinubu’s 2027 Defeat Will Be Difficult As Opposition Weakens

adminSeptember 7, 2026

The Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, has admitted that President Bola Tinubu could be difficult to dislodge in the 2027 presidential election, citing what he described as the growing weakness of opposition parties. Baba-Ahmed made the assessment while reflecting on the political consequences of the 2023 election during an interview on The...

Tompolo Takes Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Into Katsina Wards

adminSeptember 7, 2026

High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has taken his campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election into Northern Nigeria, launching a grassroots mobilisation structure designed to reach voters directly in their communities. The initiative, known as the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, made its northern debut in Katsina State at the weekend, where 34 local...

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NELFUND Rejects Claims of Political Screening in Student Loan Access

Obi’s Appearance At Makinde Campaign Office Signals Fresh 2027 Political Alignment

2027: Rivers ADC Fires Back At Wike, Says ‘Votes, Not Boasts, Will Decide Election’

2027: Tinubu Has Political Edge Over Opposition, Says PDP Chieftain

Ibiyeomie Links Yahoo Fraud To Death, Warns Churchgoers Against Fraudsters

2027: Umeh Says Obi’s Warning Is Call For Credible Election

Ukraine War: Trump Envoys Face Sharp Questions Over Putin Talks In Kyiv

FG Moves To Unlock 20-Year-Old Shipping Fund, Offers Up To $25m Per Shipowner

Baba-Ahmed: Tinubu’s 2027 Defeat Will Be Difficult As Opposition Weakens

Tompolo Takes Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Into Katsina Wards

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