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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has expressed confidence that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will regain his freedom without interference from opposition politicians seeking to exploit his situation for political gain. Ikonne made this assertion while addressing a large gathering of Ukwa la …

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a list of 203 tertiary institutions that failed to upload their students’ data for the 2024/2025 student loan application exercise. It also announced the reopening of the portal for 48 hours to allow institutions yet to comply to do so. The Guardian reports that institutions are required to upload their students’ information …

The presentation of the 2026 budget estimates before the National Assembly may face delays as the Senate on Thursday demanded a detailed report on the implementation of the 2024 budget from the Federal Government’s Economic Management Team. The Senate also requested a progress report on the N54.99 trillion budget passed for 2025. The country is currently implementing both the 2024 …

For many Nigerian workers, the struggle to stretch their salaries until the end of the month has become a familiar cycle. It is not uncommon to hear complaints about wages running out long before the next payday, often blamed on inflation, inadequate pay, or the soaring cost of living. A report by Jobberman affirms further that over 60 percent of …

Presidential aides told Saturday PUNCH that President Bola Tinubu invited Nnaji to the Villa, where he was directed to resign. More details have emerged on the resignation of a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that the embattled minister was ordered to resign following allegations of certificate forgery against him. Nnaji was accused of forging his …

Following the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, a ministerial vacancy has been created for Enugu State. Contenders for the position include two former governors — Sullivan Chime and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi — as well as a defence strategist, Dr. Davidson Nnamani. Both Chime and Nnamani are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while …

His appointment has also been ratified by the National Council of States President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joash Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Amupitan is a professor of Law. His appointment has also been ratified by the National Council of States, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga wrote in a Thursday statement. “In compliance with the constitution, …

Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu may present his nominee for the post of the chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, to the National Council of State, today at Aso Rock, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman ends next month, and on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, he handed over to the …

SaharaReporters learned that to formalise the appointment, the President has scheduled a meeting of the Council of State for this Thursday.  Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Tinubu is expected to nominate Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) to succeed Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who bow out as the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his 10-year tenure …

According to IPOB, the report violates both judicial authority and medical ethics, accusing the NMA of colluding with the AGF and the Department of State Services (DSS) to manipulate evidence and obstruct justice. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected what it described as a “purported medical report” allegedly prepared by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on the health …