1 hour ago NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions

The Federal Ministry of Education is investigating reports of unauthorized deductions from student loans by some Nigerian universities under the NELFund scheme. This follows a report by The Guardian and an ongoing ICPC probe. An emergency meeting with affected vice chancellors and the NELFund MD has been scheduled for May 6, 2025. The statement, released […] The post NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Group Dismisses Rumoured Rift Between Gov Bago, Deputy, Says Report Politically

A prominent Northern youth group has debunked rumours suggesting a rift between the governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba. The group described the allegations as baseless, politically-motivated, and a calculated attempt to discredit the governor’s rising popularity and sterling performance. In a press statement issued in Kaduna and […]

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2 h. ago Federal Gov’t Summons Indicted VCs, NELFUND Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government has summoned Vice Chancellors of affected universities and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to an emergency meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, following disturbing allegations of unauthorised deductions from student loans. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the situation as extremely concerning, vowing that […]

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3 h. ago Cross River judge faces NJC probe over gifts, abuse of office allegations

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed receipt of a petition against Justice B.T. Ebuta of the Cross River State High Court, alleging misconduct and abuse of office. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, with Reference No. NJC/S.4/ANA.HC/7/11/24, signed by Chief Justice of Nigeria and NJC Chairman Hon. Justice Kudirat […] The post Cross River judge faces NJC probe over gifts, abuse of office allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Tiv farmers from eight communities in Obi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, staged a protest on Thursday, May 1, against the alleged forceful seizure of their ancestral farmlands by the state government. The protesters, from Ayakeke, Osula, China, Shankodi, Udugh, Ikychiha, Utsuwa, and Daura, demanded justice and urged Governor Abdullahi Sule […] The post Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago CNCSOs alleges judicial misconduct by Niger State judge, petitions NJC, CJN

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), representing over 75 civil society groups, has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to urgently investigate alleged judicial misconduct by Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State High Court in Minna. In a statement issued on […] The post CNCSOs alleges judicial misconduct by Niger State judge, petitions NJC, CJN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Rep urges INEC to probe minister over alleged forgery of 2023 election results

By Lukman Olabiyi A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to launch an investigation into the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged forgery of polling unit results during the 2023 general elections. In a letter dated April 14 […] The post Rep urges INEC to probe minister over alleged forgery of 2023 election results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Customs seizes ₦921bn in fake drugs, drones, warns importers on compliance

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted fake, expired, and unregistered pharmaceuticals, alongside controlled equipment including drones and telecommunication devices, valued at ₦921 billion at Apapa Port. Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi announced this during a press briefing on Wednesday, April 30, warning importers to comply with regulations. “Our seizures […] The post Customs seizes ₦921bn in fake drugs, drones, warns importers on compliance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ICPC Probes NELFUND Over N71.2bn Discrepancy In Student Loan Disbursement

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched investigations into alleged discrepancies surrounding the disbursement of student loans by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was disclosed in a statement by the commission on Thursday, stating that the Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, officials of the Central Bank […]

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11 h. ago Workers’ Day: Your hard work won’t be in vain, Labour Party tells workers

From Okwe Obi, Abuja On International Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, the Labour Party (LP) of Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to championing the dignity, welfare, and rights of Nigerian workers, assuring them that their efforts will not be wasted. The party described workers as the “true architects of Nigeria’s survival” who must not be taken […] The post Workers’ Day: Your hard work won’t be in vain, Labour Party tells workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has significantly boosted agriculture, surpassing all previous administrations through increased funding, new schemes, and enhanced farmer support. Commissioner for Agriculture Alhaji Murtala Dabo, speaking at a quarterly ministerial press briefing, revealed that the 2025 budget allocates N74.2 billion to agriculture, representing 9.36% of the total budget. […] The post Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Court varies Mareva injunction, allows Kam Industries to pay workers’ wages

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has modified a Mareva injunction in the dispute between Ecobank Nigeria Plc and Kam Industries Nigeria Limited over an alleged $9.5 million credit facility. The court granted Kam Industries a one-time release of N500 million to pay outstanding salaries for over 4,000 […] The post Court varies Mareva injunction, allows Kam Industries to pay workers’ wages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Rising from a meeting in Kaduna yesterday, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) categorically took a critical look at the 2027 presidential election, concluding that North has the population, land mass and one voice to decide who wins the election. In his opening remarks at the […] The post 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara states, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Brothers at war: Missing cows tear Ebonyi community apart, victims count loses

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The people of Izenyi, Ishieke in  Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are predominantly farmers. They produce cassava, yam, rice and other crops in large quantities.     They also rear animals, including local cows, goats and pigs in large numbers. People from far and near buy these crops and […] The post Brothers at war: Missing cows tear Ebonyi community apart, victims count loses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the arrest of Ike Peter, a 25-year-old member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Ogwashi-Uku, for allegedly shooting and killing Peter Eyorowalebo, a 29-year-old final-year Science Laboratory Technology student at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. The incident occurred on […] The post Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic student appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago CBEX: Foreigner declared wanted by EFCC over investment fraud

A foreign national named Elie Bitar has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud linked to the online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The development is contained in an official bulletin issued by EFCC, wherein Bitar, 41, is accused of defrauding multiple […] The post CBEX: Foreigner declared wanted by EFCC over investment fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A group of Nigerian lawyers has called on the United States and the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to rescind its decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a protest march to the US embassy in Abuja yesterday, the lawyers under the […] The post Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Arewa youths to Tinubu: Ignore call for emergency rule in Zamfara

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Northern Democratic Movement (NDM), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to ignore clamour for an emergency rule in Zamfara State. Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), had called on President Tinubu to call for an emergency, as a result of insecurity. But NDM Convener, Ibrahim Sule Sarki, in a statement yesterday, […] The post Arewa youths to Tinubu: Ignore call for emergency rule in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention

Some human rights lawyers, under the aegis of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, stormed major streets of Abuja to protest against ‘Emergency Rule’ in Rivers State. The legal portioners were spotted on Wednesday, calling on the United States and international community to pressure President Bola Tinubu over his decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and […] The post Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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