RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS STORMS ABUJA OVER UNPAID PENSION

RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS STORMS ABUJA OVER UNPAID PENSION

Some retired Nigeria Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme ,on Tuesday stormed National Assembly in Abuja to protest several months of unpaid pensions. The retirees representing various state chapters lamented the severe hardships faced due to the failure of the National Pension Commission to pay their entitlements. The retired police officers are urging the Federal Government to remove them from the contributory pension scheme. Recall that retired officers from […]

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IRAN TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PRESIDENT RASIS ON TUESDAY

Memorial ceremonies for late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian is set to hold on Tuesday after they died in a helicopter crash. Report says that the ceremony is planned to hold in the north-west in the provincial capital of Tabriz in the morning, followed by a ceremony in the religious stronghold and pilgrimage city of Qom. The date for the funerals of the two statesmen is yet […]

May 20, 2024 22

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BREAKING:EX-PRESIDENT JONATHAN CALLS FOR PEACE ADMIST FUBARA /WIKE’S FUED

Former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to work together for the good of the people of Rivers State. He called for the peace treaty today, during the flag-off of the N222.1 billion Trans-Kalabari Road Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. While speaking at the project inauguration, Jonathan expressed concern over the heightened political tensions in Rivers State, noting that such rivalry could hinder […]

May 20, 2024 34

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TINUBU COMMISERATES WITH IRAN OVER DEMISE OF PRESIDENT RAISI

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials involved in an helicopter crash. Tinubu described the late President as an hardworking leader who contributed immensely to the development of Iran. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu on behalf of the government and the people […]

May 20, 2024 22

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BREAKING: COURT DISMISSES NNAMDI KANU’S BAIL REQUEST

A Federal High Court judge in Abuja has dismissed a fresh request by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for bail and a change in custody. Justice Binta Nyako rejected the request today, citing previous rulings against Kanu on the same issues. Kanu who is currently being held by the Department of State Services (DSS), had sought bail reinstatement after a prior bail was revoked due […]

May 20, 2024 34

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IRAN DECLARES FIVE-DAYS MOURNING FOR LATE PRESIDENT RAISI

Iran supreme leader,Ayatollah Ali Khamenie has announced five days of public mourning for the late President. He made this known through an official statement after the death of Ebrahim Raisi who died in an helicopter crash in the in East Azerbaijan province where he inspected dam projects. Ayatollah noted that the five days of public mourning is to offer his condolence to the people of Iran. The helicopter carrying the […]

May 20, 2024 26

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STUDENT LOANS TO BE ROLLED OUT IN PHASES, STARTING WITH FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS — FG

The Federal Government has disclosed that the student loan scheme will be rolled out in phases, starting with the federal institutions. This was made known by the Managing Director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Swayerr during a televised interview today. The director stated that the student loan application portal will be opened on the 24th of May for loan applications. He added that the government is currently “in the midst […]

May 17, 2024 19

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COURT DENIES BINANCE EXECUTIVE, GAMBARYAN BAIL

A Federal High Court Abuja, has denied the bail application of a crypto currency firm executive, Tigran Gambaryan. While delivering the ruling on Friday, Justice Emeka Nwite, disclosed that the court has denied the bail application submitted after carefully going through the application and resolved that the defendant will jump bail if granted. Gambaryan, his company, Binance Holdings Limited and a fellow top executive currently on the run, Nadeem Anjarwalla, […]

May 17, 2024 17

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FG OPENS STUDENT LOANS APPLICATION PORTAL MAY 24

The Federal Government has announced Friday May, 24, 2024, as the official date for the opening of the portal for student loan applications. This was made known in a statement by the Media Lead, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) , Nasir Ayantogo. Ayantogo stated that the opening of the application portal marked a significant milestone in the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to “fostering accessible and inclusive education for all […]

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