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FG is reportedly set to disburse a whopping ₦850 million loan to Nigerian students today amid planned August 1st protests. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it will disburse ₦850 million to various institutions today, Wednesday. This comes in addition to the ₦1.7 billion previously disbursed to approximately 20,000 students. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyer, revealed the details of the disbursement. “The sum of ₦850 million will be leaving the account of NELFUND today to institutions. This is apart from the ₦1.7 billion naira that has already been disbursed,” Sawyer…
On July 30, 2024, the 2nd National Roundtable on Fake News and Blackmail of Government and Non-Governmental Officials convened at Chelsea Hotels, CBD, Abuja, marking a significant effort to address the escalating threat posed by these activities. Mr. Adams Otakwu, Chairman of the Conference of Civil Societies and Coordinator of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMICO), delivered a powerful opening speech, stressing the urgency of combating fake news and blackmail. Reflecting on the success of the inaugural roundtable held on January 31, 2024, at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja, Otakwu highlighted the establishment of the National Fake Tracker. The event,…
Watch the Video of Onyeka Onwenu’s performance at Stella Okoli’s Birthday party before she slumped and died. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a video showing late veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu’s final performance before her death has emerged. In the footage, the legendary artiste and ace broadcaster was seen singing her hit songs at the 80th birthday celebration of Emzor Pharmaceuticals CEO, Stella Okoli which held at Banana Island, Lagos. The 72-year-old sang with her signature energy and passion. Onwenu, known for her engaging stage presence, even took a moment to greet some guests mid-performance, including a respectful bow to greet former Anambra governor, Peter Obi. She was…
Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died of cardiac arrest after performing at Mrs Stella Okoli’s birthday party. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a legendary Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights, and social activist, Onyeka Onwenu has passed on. This Nigerian news platform gathered that the Legendary Onyeka Onwenu died of cardiac arrest after performing at Mrs Stella Okoli’s birthday party on Tuesday evening, July 30, 2024. An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the sad news to TheNiche. “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped. “She was taken to…
National Assembly has shut down and declared sit-at-home for workers over protests. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that less than 24 hours into the nationwide protests against bad governance, hardship and hunger, the National Assembly (NASS) is set to shut down. In a memo from the federal parliament, several security measures were detailed to ensure the safety of legislative workers and the NASS Complex. The memo signed by National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF) PRO, Toyo Jimmy stated that only NASS staff, legislative aides, and essential service workers will be allowed into the NASS Complex. Construction activities will be paused, and site workers will not have…
August 1st Protest Organisers have unveiled venues and forwarded the list to the IGP. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the organizers of the planned August 1 to 10, 2024 hardship nationwide protest have unveiled details of their protest upon the request of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.The details, including venues and locations, where the intended protests would take place were contained in a letter by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, attorney to the organizers, addressed to the police boss. Meanwhile, the Adegboruwa asked the IGP to provide the contact details of the Police officers designated to cover the said protest. “We act as solicitors…
MTN has shut offices nationwide over vandalisation. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that telecoms giant, MTN, has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria. This Nigeria news platform gathered that the decision was due to the vandalisation of the company’s offices by aggrieved customers whose lines were disconnected in line with the government’s NIN-SIM linkage policy. On Monday, a group of angry customers pulled down the fence at an MTN Nigeria office in Festac town, Lagos. The incident happened after subscribers besieged the MTN office to lodge complaints about the recent blocking of their telephone lines by the telecommunication company. In other parts of the…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has slammed football’s “big bosses” at FIFA and the Premier League over the welfare of his players. The reigning Premier League champions are in the USA for their pre-season tour with a depleted squad. This is because several first-team players played in international tournaments in the summer and are yet to join the team. Guardiola, speaking with reporters, claimed City will not be able to prepare fully in the pre-season ahead of the new season. He said: “We will arrive late but not [just] against Manchester United [in the Community Shield], against Chelsea and Ipswich…
IGP Egbetokun has threatened to resist any form of violent protest in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun on Monday said the Force will do everything possible to prevent violent protests in the country. This Nigeria news platform understands that the IGP said this when he addressed the nation in light of the planned protests, emphasising the severe negative effects of violent demonstrations on our society. The IGP highlighted several critical points that underscore the importance of maintaining peace and order during protests. “It is not only in Nigeria that there is hardship. It is a global…
NYSC has cancelled August CDS and Biometric Clearance over a planned protest. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has postponed monthly clearance and weekly community development services for corps members across the country. This Nigeria news platform learnt these NYSC activities were postponed ahead of protests scheduled to begin on August 1. The protest, which is themed “End Bad Governance in Nigeria”, is planned for August 1 to 10.This was contained in a memo sent to State Coordinators, Local Government Inspectors (LGIs), and Zonal Inspectors (ZIs) across the 36 states of the federation sighted by The Nation. The memo read:…