The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned two executives of the Covenant Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, its Secretary, Okewole Dayo, and Chairman, Bishop Katung Jonas before Justice Sharon Ishaya of the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State. The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Thursday said the duo were docked on a 23-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and money laundering to the tune of ₦178,885,000. It said its investigations revealed that the defendants allegedly formed the cooperative society to fraudulently induce unsuspecting members of the public into investing substantial sums…
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The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged diversion, non-disclosure, and mismanagement of student loan disbursements, as well as non-compliance with the Student Loans Act, 2024, The House also mandated the House Committees on Student Loans, Scholarships and Higher Education Financing; Banking and Other Ancillary Institutions; Anti-Corruption; University Education to carry out the investigation and report back to the House within four weeks. The Green Chamber also urged the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to implement advanced IT solutions to enhance verification and streamline processes within the system. It also urged NELFUND to report to relevant authorities…
Daurama Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to menstrual equity through innovative art led advocacy to tackle the silence and shame that accompany a girl’s first period. The foundation as an official partner of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, is aligning with this year’s global theme Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. The foundation in a statement issued Wednesday by its Founder, Dr. Samira Buhari, explained that through an innovative art led advocacy initiative driven by mentees of the Samira Buhari Mentorship Programme (SBMP), the foundation is working to dismantle stigma and amplify the voices of Nigerian girls and young women. She noted: “Under…
World Hypertension Day is observed annually in May, serving as a reminder of the importance of blood pressure awareness and management. This global health initiative carries even more significance as the world continues to adapt to lifestyle changes, rising stress levels, and an increasing prevalence of hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition when the blood pressure in the blood vessels is continuously elevated. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your blood vessels, the higher your blood pressure. High blood pressure typically does not cause symptoms, but in the long-term can result…
Yesterday’s light-hearted post about African English pronunciations using the example of how Nigerians, Kenyans, and Ghanaians say the word “work” sparked a spirited conversation about the supposed “correct” way to pronounce English words. After reading through the comments, I’ve concluded that many, perhaps most, Nigerians have been conditioned (brainwashed might be the better word) by Ghanaian teachers who came to Nigeria in large numbers during the 1970s and 1980s to teach in primary and secondary schools. These teachers, whether consciously or not, often instilled the idea that Nigerian pronunciations were “wrong” or inferior to Ghanaian ones. That belief is…
A student of Government Secondary School, Kuje, Lawal Salihu on Tuesday took over from Hon. Tajudden Abbas as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker vacated his seat at the plenary in commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day to allow Salihu preside over the ceremonial session that lasted about 15 minutes. Saliu, who said he was “very excited to preside over today’s plenary,” Abbas for the opportunity. TheHintsNews reports that on October 10, 2024, Abbas vacated his seat for a 16-year-old gender advocate, Isabel Anani, who served as ‘Shadow Speaker’ in commemoration of the International Day…
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for the issuance of federal government Bonds in the domestic debt market by the Debt Management Office (DMO) to settle outstanding Pension Liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as at December 2023 in the sum of N757,983,246,571. The President made the demand in a letter dated May 22, 2025, which was addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and read at the plenary on Tuesday. According to him, I write to request for the kind approval of the National Assembly for the issuance of Federal…
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for the 2025-2026 external borrowing plan to the tune of $21.5 billion and €2.1 billion. The President letter dated May 22,2025 and addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives was read at the plenary on Tues. Tinubu said the external borrowing plan would enable the government to fulfill its obligations to the Nigerian people through timely disbursement and effective project implementation. Tinubu added: “I write in reference to the above subject and to submit the attached Federal Government 2025-2026 External Borrowing Rolling Plan for consideration and…
Scores of terrorists were killed in the early hours of Tuesday in a grueling battle between Boko Haram elements and the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) and the Air Component operating under Joint Task Force repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on New Marte, Borno State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Reuben Kovangiya in a statement issued Tuesday said the battle which commenced at 1:35a.m claimed lives of two soldiers. He said: “In a well-coordinated operation by ground forces bolstered by the Air Component…
Budgit has accused the National Assembly of turning agencies of government into project warehouses for insertions. Budgit in a post on its verified X account on Tuesday noted that a total of 1,142 projects worth N320 billion were inserted into the Federal Co-Operative College, Oji River’s 2025 budget. Also, it added that the legislative arm also inserted an extra 856 projects worth N406 billion into the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute budget. Budgit lamented that most of the agencies lack the capacity to execute those projects, thus leaving poorly executed projects across the country. Some of the agencies,…