Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved N400 million for bursaries, scholarships and financial assistance benefiting 13,360 Ondo students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
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Burnham Tells Trump Iran Must Never Have Nuclear Weapon as UK Raises Jimmy Lai Case!
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham tells Donald Trump that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon while raising Jimmy Lai’s detention during talks at the UN General Assembly.
Victor Osimhen Targets Galatasaray Return Against Kasımpaşa After International Break!
Victor Osimhen is expected to return for Galatasaray after the international break as he recovers from a right-adductor injury ahead of the Kasımpaşa fixture.
Wike Says Ireti Kingibe Will Not Return to FCT Senate Seat in 2027!
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate in 2027 while defending FCT borrowing and infrastructure projects against her allegations.
Trump Signs Greenland Security Deal With Denmark and Greenland at UN!
Donald Trump has signed a Greenland security agreement with Denmark and Greenland at the UN, expanding US military cooperation in the Arctic while preserving Greenland’s existing political status.
ADC Questions Who Is Running Nigeria as Tinubu, Shettima Remain Abroad!
ADC has questioned who is exercising presidential authority in Nigeria as President Bola Tinubu extends his stay abroad and Vice President Kashim Shettima attends the UN General Assembly in New York.
Obi-Led NDC Government Would Reintroduce Fuel Subsidy in ‘Different Form’ -Kwankwaso!
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso says an Obi-led government would introduce a different form of fuel subsidy focused on domestic refinery investment and lower petroleum costs.
Xi Expected to Press Trump to Halt US Arms Sales to Taiwan at Washington Summit!
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to press Donald Trump to halt US arms sales to Taiwan during their Washington summit, reviving a long-running dispute over the 1982 US-China communiqué and Taiwan’s defence.
CBN Cuts Monetary Policy Rate to 23% in Major Interest Rate Reduction!
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5% to 23%, signalling a major shift in monetary policy as inflation moderates.
Kano Sets One-Year Target to Rehabilitate 10,000 Drug Users Through Skills Training!
Kano State targets 10,000 drug users and vulnerable youths for rehabilitation, vocational training and economic reintegration within one year.
UNGA81: Tinubu Calls for African Alliance to End Raw Mineral Exploitation!
President Bola Tinubu has urged African countries at UNGA81 to end raw mineral exports, strengthen local processing and build stronger continental value chains for critical minerals.
Motorists, Commuters Decry Delay in Petrol Price Cut After Dangote Reduction!
Motorists and commuters in Abuja are demanding faster relief after Dangote Refinery reduced its petrol price by ₦25 per litre amid continuing pressure from high fuel and transport costs.
Israel Threatens to Evacuate Gaza City if Any Israeli Is Abducted!
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened to evacuate Gaza City’s population if any Israeli soldier or civilian is abducted, raising renewed concerns over civilian displacement and international humanitarian law.
Expert Urges Federal Government to Fully Digitise Public Procurement to Reduce Corruption Risks!
Procurement expert Zechariah Ndiryiza has urged Nigeria to deepen digital public procurement to improve transparency, traceability and oversight.
2027: NDC Gives Obi, Kwankwaso Authority to Nominate Key Campaign Council Officers!
The NDC has given Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso authority to nominate key officers of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council as consultations near completion.