NELFUND Disburses N23bn to 128 Tertiary Institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the government agency in charge of student loans in Nigeria, has disbursed a total of N23 billion to several individuals and 128 tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen, Akintunde Sawyerr, its Managing Director, disclosed that N18 billion has been channelled to the institutions while about N5 billion has […]
NNPCL Invites Ex-President Obasanjo for Tour Of Functional Refineries
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has alleged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation turned down a $750 million offer from businessman, Aliko Dangote, to manage the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries in 2007. In a recent television interview, Obasanjo revealed that despite the NNPC’s awareness of its inability to effectively manage the refineries, it rejected Dangote’s proposal. […]
The 24-hour Greater Lagos Countdown 2025 to Begin by 7.00pm
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, says the 24-hour Greater Lagos Countdown 2025 slated to hold Dec. 31 will begin at 7.00 p.m Benson-Awoyinka, in a statement yesterday, said the event which was meant to usher in the New Year,will feature an electrifying lineup of Afrobeat superstars, including Wizkid, […]
US President Biden Announces $2.5bn Military Aid Package for Ukraine
US President, Joe Biden, has announced a $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Biden, in a statement, noted that the latest aid includes a $1.25 billion military “drawdown package”, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons from US stocks and […]
Warri Refinery Restarts Operations at 60% Capacity
President Bola Tinubu is joyful about the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the move as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in his administration. President Tinubu expressed confidence that […]
Rebel Wilson Weds Ramona Agruma in Sydney Ceremony
Australian actress and comedian Rebel Wilson has legally married Ramona Agruma in Sydney. The same-sex couple had a wedding ceremony in Sardinia in September but have since married again in a service officiated by Wilson’s sister. The actress proposed to Agruma, a fashion and jewellery designer, at Disneyland in 2023. The 44 year old Wilson, […]
Calas Vegas Triumphs Again: Crowned 2024 Calabar Carnival Champions!
The Calas Vegas carnival band has emerged winner of the 2024 Calabar Carnival. The band, which had also clinched the first position during the 2023 Calabar Carnival, beat six other bands to emerge overall winner again in 2024. Seagull band clinched the second position, while Bayside band secured the third position. This was announced after […]
Nigeria Defeats Ghana in Uyo to Pick TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Ticket
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the Black Gallacies of Ghana 3-1 in Uyo to pick one of the available slots for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Nigeria became the latest team to secure a spot in the 2024 CHAN following a goalless draw in Accra, Ghana last weekend. All three goals […]
Hollywood Teen Actor Hudson Meek, 16, Tragically Dies in Accident”
Hollywood teenage actor, Hudson Meek, who is known for his role as “Young Baby” in the 2017 action film Baby Driver, has passed away at the age of 16 following a tragic accident. Law enforcement confirmed that Hudson suffered blunt force trauma after falling from a moving vehicle on December 19 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. He […]
Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa Hits ₦511M in 12 Days
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has grossed ₦511 million in just 12 days. In an official announcement, by the film distributor, FilmOne, this blockbuster comedy has raked in a jaw-dropping ₦511 million at the box office, officially crowning itself as 2024’s highest-grossing Nollywood title and fastest to hit the ₦500 million mark. The […]
