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Aug

2025

NYSC, CREDICORP Launch N200,000 Loan Scheme For Corps Members Nationwide

NYSC, CREDICORP Launch N200,000 Loan Scheme For Corps Members Nationwide The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to introduce YouthCred, a loan programme offering corps members access to credit facilities of up to ₦200,000. The initiative was formalised on Wednesday in Abuja through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. CREDICORP Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Uzoma Nwagba, revealed that ₦9 billion has been allocated for the first phase, which will focus exclusively on NYSC members. He explained that the programme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day pledge…

Aug

2025

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2027: Jonathan Reportedly Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop Presidential Ambition

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027: Jonathan Reportedly Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop Presidential Ambition Former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu has claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan offered ex-Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, a slot of Coordinating Minister of the Economy, if he withdraws from the 2027 race to support him. Kachikwu made the claim at a press conference in Abuja on Friday. He alleged that the Northern political interests have drafted the former president into the presidential race to weaken the South. Kachikwu added that Obi was also told that he cannot get Northern votes because…

Aug

2025

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Sowore Regains Freedom From Police Detention

Human Rights, News Flash, Police Force

Sowore Regains Freedom From Police Detention Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener Omoyele Sowore was released from Nigeria Police custody late Friday, following nearly three days of detention that ignited widespread protests and condemnation from civil society groups. Announcing his release on X, Sowore stated, “Nigeria Police Force and its illegal IGP has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement, I have been released from unjust, unwarranted & unlawful detention.Influencer marketing courses “However, it is nothing to celebrate, but I can’t do without thanking you all for not giving up. You’ve all seen the power of unity #RevolutionNow.” The…

Aug

2025

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Nigerian’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu Donates N1 Billion To Niger Flood Victims

FGN, Humanitarian, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Nigerian’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu Donates N1 Billion To Niger Flood Victims Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The donation was made through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), her flagship humanitarian programme, during a condolence visit to the state on Tuesday. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, via her verified X handle (@KukoyiBusola), Mrs. Tinubu also presented relief materials and a cheque to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the…

Aug

2025

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Governor Adeleke Departs For US To Attend Davido’s Wedding, Invites APC

Entertainment, Marriage And Love, News Flash

Gov Adeleke Departs For US To Attend Davido’s Wedding, Invites APC Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Afrobeat singer, DavidoOsun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday, invited the state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the wedding of Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, in the United States. The spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, who responded to the APC’ question querying the whereabouts of the governor, stated in a statement that Governor Ademola Adeleke is attending Davido’s wedding for a few days and have extended the wedding invitation to the party. He…

Aug

2025

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Withheld WASSCE Results: Viral List Of 120 Schools Not From Us – WAEC

Education, FGN, News Flash

Withheld WASSCE Results: Viral List Of 120 Schools Not From Us – WAEC The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked a viral list of 120 schools whose results were purportedly withheld in the just released 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results over alleged involvement in examination malpractice. WAEC in a statement on Monday, confirmed the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, stating that only 38.32% of the candidates secured five credits including English language and Mathematics. However, following the announcement, a fake circular purportedly from WAEC through its Director of Examination Malpractice and Irregularities, Dr.…

Aug

2025

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Obi Genuinely Wants To Serve! He’s Not Desperate – Chimamanda

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Obi Genuinely Wants To Serve; He’s Not Desperate – Chimamanda Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said her unwavering support for Peter Obi stems from her belief in his selfless leadership and genuine commitment to Nigeria’s future. Speaking during an exclusive interview, Adichie praised the former Anambra State governor for his humility and clear sense of purpose, which she said sets him apart from many politicians motivated by ego and personal ambition. “He doesn’t need to be president. He wants to be because he cares about Nigeria—but he doesn’t need to be. And that’s a very important distinction,” she…

Aug

2025

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FGN Issues Fresh Update On Ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment

FGN, Immigration, News Flash, Security

FG issues fresh Update on ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment The federal government has extended by one week the recruitment applications to paramilitary agencies. The agencies are the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The Board of the Services gave the notification for extension in a statement signed by its Secretary, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd) in Abuja. It said, “The closing date for application for its ongoing recruitment exercise has been extended by one week.” “The recruitment portal, which was initially…

Aug

2025

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Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job – APC Replies El-Rufai

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job — APC Replies El-Rufai The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to shelve political campaigns and wait for 2027 before unfolding a media war against the ruling party. National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, gave the admonition on Sunday while speaking with Tribune Online in a telephone interview. Basiru was reacting to remarks attributed to El-Rufai on Saturday in Sokoto state, where the latter was addressing ADC faithful in the North-West state as part of the opposition…

Aug

2025

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NNPC CEO’s Fate Hangs In The Balance Over Deals With Atiku’s Son-In-Law

News Flash, Oil & Gas, Politics

NNPC CEO’s Fate Hangs In The Balance Over Deals With Atiku’s Son-In-Law The days of Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited are numbered, TheCable has been informed. Although there are reports that he has resigned, TheCable learnt from insiders that he has not thrown in the towel yet, “but only a miracle will keep him in office at this stage”. President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him to replace Mele Kyari only four months ago, is said to be “livid” over security reports on Ojulari’s activities so far in office. The NNPC…