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NELFUND Extends Student Loan Portal Deadline As Application Surges

NELFUND Extends Student Loan Portal Deadline As Application Surges

Naija News • 5m ago

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for its student loan application portal following what it described as a nationwide surge in interest triggered by an intensive sensitisation campaign across the country. The decision comes days after the Fund issued a public reminder that the portal would close on February 27, 2026.... T...

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Tonto Dikeh Drops ‘King’ Title, Rebrands As Evangelist

Tonto Dikeh Drops ‘King’ Title, Rebrands As Evangelist

Naija News • 10m ago

Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh has renounced the ‘King’ Title attached to her name following a spiritual transformation. She noted that she no longer wishes to be addressed as “King Tonto Dikeh” but evangelist Tonto. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday 2 March, 2026, the actress said the decision was... The post Tonto Dike...

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Osun 2026: Babayemi Vows To Work For APC’s Success

Osun 2026: Babayemi Vows To Work For APC’s Success

Naija News • 10m ago

…As party’s Elders move to foster cohesion within the party ahead of guber poll A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun and former gubernatorial aspirant, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has reaffirmed his commitment towards the success of the party in the August 15 gubernatorial election in the state. Babayemi promised to work in... The post Os...

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Man who entered University of Ibadan after finishing his NYSC finishes with first class

Man who entered University of Ibadan after finishing his NYSC finishes with first class

Naija News • 25m ago

A man who was his polytechnic's best graduating student in 2019 has graduated from the University of Ibadan as the best male student in his department....

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‘No match is easy’ – Sadiq looks ahead after Valencia overcome Osasuna

‘No match is easy’ – Sadiq looks ahead after Valencia overcome Osasuna

Sports • 33m ago

For the former AS Roma forward, the victory was a reflection of Valencia’s collective effort and resilience The post ‘No match is easy’ – Sadiq looks ahead after Valencia overcome Osasuna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Breaking: More troubles for El-Rufai as ICPC reportedly recovers 2 things from his Abuja residence

Breaking: More troubles for El-Rufai as ICPC reportedly recovers 2 things from his Abuja residence

Naija News • 37m ago

ICPC recovers sensitive documents and conversation-tapping equipment from former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's residence amid ongoing corruption investigations....

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Kwara residents oppose plan to turn NYSC facility into IDP camp for displaced Fulanis

Kwara residents oppose plan to turn NYSC facility into IDP camp for displaced Fulanis

Naija News • 38m ago

Community leaders and youths in Kwara demand NYSC orientation camp remain intact, opposing its use as an Internally Displaced Persons facility for displaced Fulanis....

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Iran crisis threatens Super Eagles’ March tournament participation

Iran crisis threatens Super Eagles’ March tournament participation

Sports • 46m ago

In the coming weeks, the outcome will hinge on how the conflict evolves and whether international football can proceed amid rising instability The post Iran crisis threatens Super Eagles’ March tournament participation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Insecurity will escalate from March, April – Primate Ayodele warns security agencies

Insecurity will escalate from March, April – Primate Ayodele warns security agencies

Naija News • 46m ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that insecurity in Nigeria will be tougher from March and April 2026. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele warned Nigeria’s security operatives to prepare ahead. Primate Ayodele stated that the terrorist groups are growing and waiting to [...

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Police arrest two armed robbery suspects, cultists in Delta

Police arrest two armed robbery suspects, cultists in Delta

Naija News • 50m ago

…recover firearms Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have foiled a planned cult attack and dismantled armed robbery networks in Warri, Ughelli and Sapele, arresting suspects and recovering three The post Police arrest two armed robbery suspects, cultists in Delta appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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Agbese defends Abbas, says Speaker steering House with strategy amid national reforms

Agbese defends Abbas, says Speaker steering House with strategy amid national reforms

Naija News • 56m ago

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has described Speaker Tajudeen Abbas as a strategic and diplomatic leader guiding a complex legislature through a challenging phase of The post Agbese defends Abbas, says Speaker steering House with strategy amid national reforms appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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Tinubu’s policies will help APC reclaim Oyo in 2027, Dapo Lam-Adesina assures

Tinubu’s policies will help APC reclaim Oyo in 2027, Dapo Lam-Adesina assures

Naija News • 56m ago

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dapo Lam-Adesina believes the All Progressives Congress (APC) will reclaim Oyo State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2027. In The post Tinubu’s policies will help APC reclaim Oyo in 2027, Dapo Lam-Adesina assures  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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FG begins Executive Order 9 on oil revenue remittance to FAAC

FG begins Executive Order 9 on oil revenue remittance to FAAC

Naija News • 58m ago

The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of Executive Order 9 of 2026, mandating the direct remittance of oil revenues into the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday following the inaugural meeting of the implem...

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Graduate of Benson Idahosa University who failed JAMB 2 times bags First Class, CGPA trends online

Graduate of Benson Idahosa University who failed JAMB 2 times bags First Class, CGPA trends online

Naija News • 1h ago

A graduate of Benson Idahosa University has taken to social media to share his experience years after failing his JAMB exam twice, he posted his CGPA online....

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We are ready for 2027 general elections – Imo PDP

We are ready for 2027 general elections – Imo PDP

Naija News • 1h ago

The State Working Committee, SWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Imo State has said it is fully ready to participate in the forthcoming general elections in line with the revised timetable and schedule of activities releases by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. In a press statement issued by its spokesperson, Lancelot Obiaku, […]...

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Saudi Arabia Halts Some Operations At Massive Ras Tanura Refinery

Saudi Arabia Halts Some Operations At Massive Ras Tanura Refinery

Naija News • 1h ago

The action follows an attack that caused a fire at the complex. The post Saudi Arabia Halts Some Operations At Massive Ras Tanura Refinery appeared first on Channels Television ....

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Find out new petrol price at NNPC as NIPCO rolls out 20 new CNG stations

Find out new petrol price at NNPC as NIPCO rolls out 20 new CNG stations

Naija News • 1h ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited reduced petrol prices in Lagos to N837, while NIPCO expanded CNG access with 20 new stations for cheaper fuel....

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Kingibe Won’t Return To Senate In 2027, She Has No Projects – Wike

Kingibe Won’t Return To Senate In 2027, She Has No Projects – Wike

Naija News • 1h ago

Political tensions between both figures have persisted, particularly regarding governance in the FCT. The post Kingibe Won’t Return To Senate In 2027, She Has No Projects – Wike appeared first on Channels Television ....

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12 Rescued, One Dies, As Nigerian Tugboat Capsizes Off South Africa Coast

12 Rescued, One Dies, As Nigerian Tugboat Capsizes Off South Africa Coast

Naija News • 1h ago

Michael Olugbode in Abuja A maritime tragedy has struck off the South African coastline after a Nigerian tugboat, LEO, sank in turbulent waters late Saturday night, leaving one crew member...

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“You can call me Evangelist Tonto” – Tonto Dikeh makes special announcement as she changes her name, ditches her ‘King’ title after 8 years (Video)

“You can call me Evangelist Tonto” – Tonto Dikeh makes special announcement as she changes her name, ditches her ‘King’ title after 8 years (Video)

Gossip • 1h ago

The post “You can call me Evangelist Tonto” – Tonto Dikeh makes special announcement as she changes her name, ditches her ‘King’ title after 8 years (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News . Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has changed her name. The movie star, to mark the new month, announced that she has ditched the ‘King’ in her name after 8 years. S...

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