The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to disburse ₦6.452 billion to beneficiary tertiary institutions under its 2026 intervention cycle. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ workshop with heads of beneficiary institutions, where the 2026 disbursement guidelines were formally unveiled. According to Echono,

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Nigerian rapper Odumodu Blvck has stirred reactions online after making a humorous appeal to Moroccan fans ahead of the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against Morocco. The rapper performed at a fan zone event in Rabat on January 11, where he entertained football fans amid the growing excitement surrounding the tournament. During his performance,

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Popular entrepreneur and businessman Linus Williams Ifejika, widely known as Blord, has announced a major breakthrough after securing a Microfinance Bank (MFB) licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The approval marks Blord Group’s formal entry into Nigeria’s regulated fintech and inclusive banking sector, representing a significant expansion from its earlier digital and crypto-focused

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Popular singer Habeed Okikiola, known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, facing a nine-count criminal charge including assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest. The arraignment follows a viral video showing the singer in police custody after a complaint was reportedly filed by his estranged partner,

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The Abia State government has announced plans to restrict the movement of cattle in certain parts of Umuahia, aiming to maintain cleanliness and order in the state capital. Ambrose Jonah, Deputy General Manager of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Umuahia Zone, told journalists on Monday that the restriction targets areas including Government House,

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The justice system in Ondo State has been severely disrupted due to an indefinite strike by the Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts, and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State chapter. Mr. Jamiu Bamidele, a judicial worker, lamented on Tuesday that the strike has left hundreds of citizens stranded

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The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to bolster ongoing counter-terrorism and security operations in the country. The announcement was made by United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Tuesday via X, stating: “US forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations

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Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s handling of the legal proceedings involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN. At the same time, he criticized opposition figures for what he described as inconsistent and politically motivated reactions. In a statement, Adeyanju said

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Former Big Brother Naija star Bamike Adenibuyan, popularly known as BamBam, recently gave fans a glimpse of her joyful family retreat in Ilaro and Abeokuta, Ogun State. The social media post showcased her spending quality time with relatives, playing games, enjoying home-cooked meals, and soaking up the sunshine. BamBam described the getaway as “refreshing, grounding,

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The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a major fuel-smuggling operation in Adamawa and Taraba States, revealing how smugglers increasingly exploit commercial trucks and branded goods to illegally move subsidised petrol out of the country. Customs officials from the Adamawa/Taraba Area Command paraded the seized items in Yola on Tuesday, highlighting the growing sophistication of smugglers

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