Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over a nine-count criminal charge bordering on assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest. The charges were confirmed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi. Portable’s arraignment followed a viral video that surfaced on Sunday showing the singer in police custody. The incident is reportedly […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦161.9 billion to 864,798 students across the country since the launch of its student loan portal, as part of efforts to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a news conference where he briefed journalists on the progress, impact, and challenges of the student loan scheme. […]

Manchester United have appointed former midfielder Michael Carrick as their new caretaker manager until the end of the season. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development, stating that the agreement had been in place since the previous day and has now been fully concluded, including arrangements for Carrick’s backroom staff. An official announcement from the club is expected shortly. “Michael Carrick signs in as new Manchester United caretaker manager […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is demanding the immediate and unconditional release of 52 students from Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, who were remanded in custody by a court on Monday. The students were detained during a protest against the increase in kidnappings and the insecurity in and around Ekpoma. In a statement signed by its national spokesperson, Adeyemi Ajasa, the NANS condemned the detention, […]