Preserve Intellectual Freedom in Student Loan Policy, CAPPA Urges FG, NELFUND Managers
– Warns Against Transforming Fund into a Discriminatory Policy By Esi-ife Arogundade The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the federal government and Trustees of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), to abandon plans to restrict access of the loan to specific courses deemed “high demand” and “practical” to national development. […]
UNILAG Mass Communication Department Makes History
By Esi-ife Arogundade The University of Lagos (UNILAG) made headlines this week as its Department of Mass Communication, proudly announced the historic graduation of 18 all-female first-class graduates, during the 55th Convocation ceremony held on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. This remarkable achievement highlights the dedication and excellence of these young women in their academic pursuits. […]
Al Nasar Stay: Ronaldo Gets New 183 Million Euros Deal
By Esi-ife Arogundade Cristiano Ronaldo is set to continue his career in Saudi Arabia for another season, having renewed his contract with Al Nassr under financially advantageous terms. The Portuguese superstar’s deal, reportedly worth €183 million, breaks down to approximately €15.25 million per month, €3.8 million per week, and €550,000 per day, keeping him at […]
Sanwo-Olu Pardons 52 Inmates
By Esi-ife Arogundade In a significant move towards justice reform, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 52 inmates from various correctional facilities across Lagos State. This decision, made on December 31, 2024, comes on the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy and is seen as part of the Governor’s […]
Otti approves upward review of Abia traditional rulers’ salaries
The Abia State Government has approved the monthly payment of stipends ranging from N250,000 to N350,000 to traditional rulers in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu also said that the members […]
Trump to meet Putin after assuming office
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has said that both he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to meet as soon as he takes office. “And I know he (Putin) wants to meet, and I’m going to meet him very quickly. I would have done it sooner, but you have to get into the office. For […]
Two docked over alleged theft of cell phone worth N120,000
Two men, Abdullateef Olasunkanmi and Sunday Morice, were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court, Ogun State, over alleged theft of a cell phone worth N120,000. Olasunkanmi, 18, and Morice, 28, whose addresses were not provided, are being charged with stealing, assault, malicious damage and breach of peace. The Prosecutor, Insp E.O Adaraloye, told […]
Keyamo urges global financiers to invest in airport concession
Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has urged global financiers to invest in the concession of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The minister was speaking at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday. The global event holds from Jan. 12 to […]
Prof Kingsley Moghalu and the Value of Determination
By Toyin Falola Across every African culture, there is a central belief system that human destiny is preternaturally designed, and I found compelling a presupposition that comes with this understanding. Whether destiny is genuine or otherwise is left in the confines of holders of spiritual traditions to debate or determine. But here, I am particularly […]
NSCDC arrests 10 suspects for vandalism, rape in Bauchi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes committed during the yuletide period. The State Commandant, Mr Oloyede Oyerinde, made this known on Wednesday in Bauchi while parading the suspects. He said the suspects were arrested for vandalism, rape, and theft. According to him, seven […]
