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The Federal Government has disbursed ₦38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions across Nigeria under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund to address infrastructure deficits and improve teaching and learning facilities. The Federal Ministry of Finance disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026, and signed by its Head of Media, Efe Ovuakporie.  According to the ministry, the beneficiaries comprise 79 universities, 46 polytechnics and 41 colleges of education, with the funds earmarked for approved projects aimed at improving infrastructure and addressing critical institutional needs. Universities received the largest share of the allocation, with ₦28.5 billion designated for 79 institutions. Polytechnics were allocated ₦5.8 billion, while 41 colleges of education will receive ₦4.7 billion.  The ministry explained that the intervention forms part of the Federal Government’s efforts to address longstanding infrastructure challenges in public tertia...

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has approved an emergency payment of ₦100,000 per person weekly to support individuals isolated or quarantined in connection with the Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Director-General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this during a press briefing on Sunday, explaining that the financial assistance was introduced to address concerns raised by individuals under monitoring over the cost of maintaining themselves and their families. According to Idris, some of the affected individuals had expressed difficulties meeting basic needs, including feeding and accommodation, while complying with isolation and monitoring requirements. “We are paying for their accommodation; we are paying for their feeding. Some of them are asking for a stipend to maintain their families,” he said. The NCDC chief explained that the weekly payment of ₦100,000 per person was intended to provide additional support for th...

  The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over its rejection of the movement’s 59-member Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The dispute followed the announcement of the campaign council by the movement’s Director-General, John Ughulu, which the NDC subsequently disowned, insisting that the structure had not been authorised by the party’s leadership.  In response, the OK Movement rejected the position of the NDC National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, arguing that the movement was an independent political organisation with its own leadership, structures and internal processes. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the movement’s National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, described the chairman’s position as unfortunate and called on him to withdraw statements it considered defamatory and tender an apology to the organisation and its Director-General. Sani maintained that th...

  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Borno State has dismissed its state House of Assembly candidate, Mohammed Bunu, over allegations that he campaigned for African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. In a letter dated October 25, 2026, and signed by the NDC state Deputy Chairman, Umar Fema, the party said Bunu’s alleged conduct violated its constitution, rules and disciplinary principles.  According to the letter, the controversy arose from campaign materials bearing the ADC logo, the slogan “Sabon Tafiya, Sabon Salo,” and the photographs and names of Atiku Abubakar and Bunu. The party said the materials raised concerns about Bunu’s political allegiance and commitment to the NDC. The disciplinary process reportedly began at the Hausari Ward level before the matter was referred to the party leadership in the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council for further investigation. According to the party, Bunu was invited to appear before the ward executive o...

  The Imesi-Ile Progressive Association (IPA) has congratulated Comrade Kehinde Awosina on his emergence as the President of the Federation of Ijesa Students’ Union (FISU), describing his election as a source of pride and inspiration to the Imesi-Ile community. Awosina emerged as the winner of the FISU presidential election held on October 23, 2026. In a congratulatory statement dated October 25, 2026, and jointly signed by the association’s President, Mr Samuel Agbeluyi, MNI, and General Secretary, Mr Sola Oluwadare, IPA described Awosina as one of the community’s promising young leaders. The association expressed satisfaction with his victory, noting that his emergence reinforces its confidence in the leadership potential of young people from Imesi-Ile and inspires others to pursue meaningful causes. According to IPA, Awosina’s election also strengthens its optimism about the future of Ijesa youth leadership and reflects the community’s longstanding tradition of service to humani...

  Awosina Kehinde Johnson, popularly known as DokTur Awo, has emerged President of the Federation of Ijesa Students’ Union (FISU), following an election in which he contested unopposed. The election, held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa, Osun State, saw DokTur Awo secure 59 votes, while two votes were declared void by the 2026 FISU Electoral Chairman. His emergence marks a new chapter in the leadership of the federation, which represents students across the six local government areas of Ijesaland. DokTur Awo, a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, hails from Okun Compound, Imesi-Ile, in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. Before his emergence as FISU President, he served as President of the Obokun Students’ Union (OBSU) from 2025 to 2026 and President of the Imesi-Ile National Students’ Union (INSU) from 2023 to 2025. His leadership experience also includes serving as FISU National Electoral Secretary in 2024, Director of Socials of ...