The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has alerted students of the existence of a fake portal with fraudulent messages currently circulating online. Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi in a statement in Abuja said the information contained in the online messages were misleading. “The attention of NELFUND has been drawn to a fraudulent message currently circulating online, falsely claiming that President Bola Tinubu has directed the reopening of the NELFUND Student Loan portal “The portal is with a link to a fake website: https://nelfund-student-loan-2025.po-rt-al.com/NELFUND/. “We wish to categorically state that this website is FAKE, and the information contained in…
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There was panic at the Central Mosque in Auchi on Friday afternoon when a swarm of honey bees invaded the prayer hall, abruptly disrupting Jumaat (Friday) prayers. (See video https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16PbkeEkzQ/) Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred just as worshippers had gathered for their weekly congregational prayer, only to be met with a sudden influx of bees that forced them to flee in confusion. Some described how the swarm descended rapidly into the mosque, prompting an immediate halt to the proceedings. Amid surprise and apprehension, men and women quickly abandoned their prayer mats, some running outside to avoid potential stings. Social media…
First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) to foster a more coordinated, multi-sectoral response to cancer care in Nigeria. FLAC, which unites the spouses of current and former state governors across Nigeria, is committed to raising cancer awareness, improving early cancer detection, and expanding access to quality treatment for Nigerians affected by the disease. The MoU was signed in Lagos during FLAC’s Decade of Impact Celebration, which also featured 10 cancer survivors sharing their moving testimonies. According to Mrs. Chioma Uzodinma, wife of the Imo…
A staff member of the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Elvis Simon Okerenyi, has been convicted for job scam fraud after he was found guilty of defrauding a job seeker of ₦1 million. According to investigations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Okerenyi collected the sum of ₦1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) from Titus Tavershima under the false promise of securing him a job in the Federal Civil Service. The fraudulent act, which involved forgery and fake employment letters, contravenes Section 320 and is punishable under Section 322 of the Penal Code, Cap 532, Laws of the…
Jigawa State Government, under the leadership of Governor Malam Umar Namadi, has commenced the distribution of over 300 Toyota Corolla 2012 vehicles to principals of government secondary schools and directors across the state. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Isa Yusuf Chamo, made this known during a meeting with principals of senior secondary schools held in Dutse, the state capital. Represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education, Malam Abdullahi Hudu, Professor Chamo stated that the distribution of vehicles is part of Governor Namadi’s commitment to ease mobility challenges and promote effective school administration. According to Professor…
Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, has promised to support the leadership of the Benin Recreation Club, in the next one year. A founding member of the Club, the octogenarian was speaking while commissioning the newly upgraded BRC Bus-Stop Lounge, named in his honor. “This place needs a drastic improvement. I would, therefore, like the committee to see me, and I promise 12 months from now, this place will wear a new look”, Esama said. He appreciated the visionary leadership of Club President, Osayi Courage Osamuyi and the board of trustees for the honour done on him and pledged…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi from his position as the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State. Police sources at Force Headquarters in Abuja say that the former Commissioner is to be replaced by Adebowale Lawal, the Commissioner of Police, Quartermaster, at the Force Headquarters. It was gathered that the IGP also approved the posting of two senior police officers, along with Afolabi, to various commands and formations across the country. Afolabi has been reportedly reassigned as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration at the Department of Training and Development (DTD),…
Pope Leo XIV has presided over the celebration of Sunday’s Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the Diocese and city of Rome, in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Mass included the blessing and imposition of the pallium on 54 new Metropolitan Archbishops. Pallium is the Latin word for mantle or cloak. It is a woollen band that is bestowed by the Pope upon the shoulders of Metropolitans or Primates as a testimony of their communion with the Bishop of Rome and their mission to spend their lives for the flock, imitating the Good Shepherd carrying His sheep on their…
Edo State chapter of the APC has dismissed as false a claim credited to Mr. Chris Nehikhare, spokesperson of the factional EdobPeoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that Governor Monday Okpebholo threatened Mr. Albert Obazee with imprisonment. In a response, the party described the allegation as a deliberate fabrication aimed at distracting the administration from its core mandate of rebuilding Edo State. In a statement signed by Barr. Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, the State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party maintained that Governor Okpebholo at no point issued any threat to jail anyone. “This is a desperate lie from…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has extended hearty birthday wishes to the Dein of Agbor, HRM Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, as he marks his 48th birth anniversary. In a goodwill message released in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor prayed to God to bless the Dein with sound health, greater wisdom, and divine insight to steer the affairs of his kingdom. The statement read: “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I heartily rejoice with His Royal Majesty, Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, CON, the Dein of Agbor, as he celebrates his…