Japa: FG considers repatriating absconding TETFund-sponsored varsity lecturers
The issue of Nigerian university lecturers studying abroad on TETFund (Tertiary Education Trust Fund) sponsorship and subsequently absconding has become a significant concern for the Fund’s management. This…
Electricity subsidy gulps N376bn, consumers pay N783bn
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expended a total of N375.8 billion on electricity subsidies from January to September 2023, according to a report by Okechukwu Nnodim and…
Contributory pension retirees demand minimum stipend implementation
Retirees who are part of Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have called for the implementation of minimum pensions. This request was formally made through a statement titled ‘Demand…
NDLEA seeks Osun hunter’s support in tackling drug abuse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Osun State has called for greater cooperation from the local community in its efforts to combat the proliferation of illicit…
Demolition: 19 protesters arrested in Abuja
In a recent operation, a Joint Task Force team of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) focusing on City Sanitation arrested 19 individuals during a protest at the…
Court remands 5 over alleged attempted murder of farmer
At the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, five men have been remanded in custody over charges of attempted murder of a 40-year-old farmer, Mr. Musefiu Raimi, in…
Convicted internet fraudster Victor Odeh is 19, not 7 years old – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has categorically refuted claims circulating on social media that Victor Oche Odeh, a recently convicted internet fraudster, is seven years old….
Two die as fire guts Ex-Oyo governor Alao Akala’s residence
A fire outbreak at the Ogbomoso residence of former Oyo State Governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, resulted in the loss of two lives. Chief Alao-Akala served as the governor…
Manufacturers fault FG’s move to ban sachet beverages, fear job loss
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed strong reservations about the Federal Government’s proposed ban on sachet products, as reported by Edidiong Ikpoto for The PUNCH. Francis…
Suspected bandits kill four farmers, kidnap eight others in Katsina
In a tragic incident in Katsina State, four farmers lost their lives, and eight others were kidnapped in an attack by suspected bandits.JAMB Portal The incident occurred on…