Jibrin Emerges Deputy Senate President The senator-elect representing Kano South, Jibrin Barau, has emerged as the Senate Deputy President unopposed. His emergence followed his nomination by the former Governor of Ebonyi State and senator-elect, David Umahi (Ebonyi South). A member-elect (Kwara North), Salisu Mustapha, supported the nomination. Barau accepted the nomination and emerged as the …
Guinness World Record Finally Awards Hilda Baci The Longest Cooking Marathon Record Hilda Baci Smashes Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon Hilda Baci, a Nigerian chef, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon (individual). She cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes, beating the previous record of 87 hours …
Everything You Need To Know About Godswill Akpabio, The Senate President Elect A candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Senate presidency, Godswill Akpabio, has been elected as President of the Senate. Godswill Akpabio is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served in various political positions, including governor of Akwa Ibom State, minister …
How To Apply For FG’s Student Loan (Step-By-Step) On Monday, June 12, 2023, the President, Bola Tinubu, signed into law the Student Loan Bill. The bill, which will enable Nigerian students to have access to interest-free loans, was introduced by the outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. According to report, the piece …
Nigerian Artist Set To Paint For 3 Days, Guinness World Records Approves A talented Nigerian artist, Oyinlola gets a go-ahead from the Guinness World Records as she aspires to set a new record for the longest painting session. The artist conveyed that the project is scheduled to commence on Saturday, October 28, and conclude on …
7 Facts About The Student Loan Act Signed By Tinubu Key Highlights of the Student Loan Act: Empowering Education Financing in Nigeria In a significant stride towards revolutionizing education financing, the Student Loan Bill, championed by former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, has now become the transformative Student Loan Act. With the lawmakers’ approval in late May …
Tinubu Signs Student Loan Bill Into Law President Bola Tinubu Signs Student Loan Bill into Law President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Student Loan Bill into law, according to a statement by his aide, Dele Alake, to State House Correspondents on Monday evening. This newly enacted bill aims to provide Nigerian students with access …
‘Stop Eating Ponmo Now’ FG Warns Nigerians The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has warned Nigerians to stop eating their favourite delicacy, ponmo or now. According to a statement released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ponmo isn’t safe to eat now because it is poisonous. Authorities disclosed that the …
‘Stop Yelling, You Have Access To N6bn Not Debts’ — Ikpeazu To Otti Okezie Ikpeazu, immediate past governor of Abia State, has faulted the claim of his successor, Governor Alex Otti, that he left only debts “without leaving any cash or assets behind.” According to Ikpeazu, his administration left N6 billion in the government’s coffer. …
Democracy Day: Key Takeaways From Tinubu’s First National Broadcast As President (Full Text) President Bola Tinubu on Monday had his first National Broadcast as the president of Nigeria where he assured to serve the country and its citizens to the best of his ability. Tinubu while addressing the country in National Broadcast to celebrate Nigeria’s …