JUST IN: Labour Party Suspends Alex Otti, Kingibe, Nwokocha for Anti-Party Activities
The Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six top members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Senators Ireti Kingibe and Darlington Nwokocha, citing anti-party activities. Others affected are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi. According to a statement by National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the suspension follows the recommendations of a disciplinary committee […]
“No Money Is Missing from Student Loan Fund” – NELFUND CEO Clears Air Amid Misappropriation Claims
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has firmly denied reports of missing funds within the student loan scheme, stating that no N71 billion has been stolen or mismanaged. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, NELFUND’s Managing Director and CEO, Akintunde Sawyerr, addressed public concerns following allegations that some schools were diverting funds, prompting an investigation […]
GDP Is a Poor Tool to Measure Living Standards’ — Presidency Refutes Adesina’s Economic Assessment
The Presidency has dismissed comments made by African Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, that Nigerians were better off in 1960 than they are today. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accused Adesina of making inaccurate claims based on faulty data and […]