Tag: Teju Pretty

Kidnapped SAN’s sister regains freedom in Oyo after six days in captivity

The sister of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, Mrs Seliat Raji, who was abducted almost a week ago in the Iseyin Local Government area of Oyo State has finally regained her freedom. Seliat, who is a sister to Ahmed...

Only applicants from federal institutions can access student loans – FG

Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that a maximum of 1.2 million students across federal tertiary institutions will access the student loans in its opening phase.  Addressing reporters ahead of the loan portal’s...

Abuja Light Rail ready for commercial operations – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Abuja Light Rail is now ready for commercial operations. Wike disclosed this on Monday, May 20, while inspecting the project. He said 15 million dollars, translating to...

Nigerians will suffer if judges are underpaid – CJN

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has said that Nigerians would bear the brunt if judges are not paid well.  Speaking at a hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters to discuss the proposed...

127 arrested for not using pedestrian bridges in Lagos

About 127 persons were arrested on Monday, May 20, by the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) for not using pedestrian bridges in the state. Confirming the development, Lagos state's Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo...