Katsina: The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has received ?1.6 trillion for various interventions across tertiary institutions in the country. Chairman of TETFund’s Governing Board and former Katsina State Governor, Alh. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with newsmen in Katsina. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the fund, the […]
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Ukraine Envoy Praises Nigeria’s Support Amid Ongoing Conflict
Abuja: Mr Ivan Kholostenko, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria, has expressed gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its unwavering support since the onset of the Russian-Ukrainian war on February 24, 2022. The ambassador emphasized the importance of sustained international focus on the ongoing crisis. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Kholostenko made these […]
NYSC Addresses Misunderstanding Over Corps Member’s Service Extension
Abuja: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified that Ms. Rita Uguamaye, a corps member with State Code number LA/24B/8325, had her service year extended not because of her critical comments about the government. The NYSC explained that the extension resulted from her absence during the April 2025 biometrics clearance. According to News Agency […]
Nigeria’s Para-Powerlifters Set Sights on Gold in Chile
Lagos: A strong contingent of Nigerian para-powerlifters will depart the country on Monday to compete at the highly anticipated Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the tournament is slated for Aug. 11 to Aug. 18. Nigeria will be represented by 10 athletes across different weight categories, all poised to […]
Marwa Calls for United Effort to Combat Drug Abuse, Cultism, and Banditry
Ijebu ode: The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a united front involving families, religious and community leaders to combat the growing issues of substance abuse, cultism, and banditry. Marwa emphasized the need for collective action during his keynote address at a seminar organized by […]