Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

King’s College Crisis Deepens As Parents Protest Concession, Threaten To Halt Resumption

The parents, who gathered in large numbers in Lagos, carried placards bearing inscriptions: “King’s College is not for sale” and “Federal Government, we say no to concession”, as they opposed what they described as an attempt to transfer control of the 116-year-old institution to its old students’ association.

Labour In Mourning As NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja Dies

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed the development to members of the Congress’ National Executive Council (NEC) during its meeting in Enugu, Enugu State, following a letter from the late labour leader’s family. Details surrounding his death remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

Who Mismanaged Subsidy Funds? – Govs Reject Blame, Back CNG Transport Scheme

The 36 state governors, on Thursday, rejected allegations that state governments have failed to properly account for funds accruing to them following the removal of the petrol subsidy, setting the stage for a fresh confrontation over the management of additional public revenues since the controversial reform.

Trillions Spent, Terrorism Thrives – Ezekwesili Accuses Power Elite Of Profiting From Insecurity

Ezekwesili made the allegation during an interview with News Central Television, where she questioned the effectiveness of the government’s response to insecurity and demanded greater accountability over the enormous resources reportedly committed to combating terrorism.

FAAN, Bolt Resolve Dispute As E-Hailing Service Resumes At Airports

The development follows what FAAN described as “constructive engagements” with Bolt to establish an agreeable and sustainable operational framework for e-hailing services within the airport environment.

Police Fire Back At VeryDarkMan Over Kidnap Claims, Demand Evidence Of Officers’ Collusion With Bandits

The Force, in a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, described the allegations as unsubstantiated and unfairly damaging to the institution, while challenging VDM to produce evidence to support his claims.

FG Launches $1bn Social Protection Programme, Targets 7.6m Vulnerable Households

The programme, unveiled on Wednesday at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja, includes the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP), alongside four other initiatives aimed at strengthening the country's humanitarian response and poverty-reduction architecture.

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Reject FG Ranching Scheme, Warn Against Land Takeover

The forum also urged governments and communities in the Southern states to prepare to resist any attempt to extend the policy beyond the proposed pilot areas.

EFCC Recovers Over $500m Assets, Woos Whistleblowers With 5% Reward For Information On Stolen Nigerian Wealth

Olukoyede disclosed this on Wednesday while delivering a lecture at the 43rd International Symposium on Economic Crime in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he also announced an incentive of up to five per cent for whistleblowers whose information leads to the recovery of stolen Nigerian assets.

FG Scraps Funding For Overseas Scholarships, Says Spending On Courses Available In Nigeria Wasteful

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the decision was part of a broader review of the government's foreign scholarship and bilateral education arrangements aimed at eliminating unnecessary expenditure and redirecting resources towards strengthening Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

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Felix Ifijeh is a journalist with years of professional reporting experience. Known for his keen news sense, compelling storytelling and commitment to accurate, impactful reporting, he has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
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