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‘No Student Should Be Denied Education’ — NELFUND Hails DELSU Policy
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (281+ words) The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, for allowing students with verified or disbursed status under the NELFUND scheme to participate in their first semester 2025/2026 examinations. NELFUND's Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi…...
NELFUND Denies Asking Students To Start Repaying Loans
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (278+ words) The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has described as false reports alleging that beneficiaries of its student loan scheme have been directed to commence repayment. NELFUND, in a statement by its spokesperson, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the reports are unfounded....
Mbah Reaffirms Support To Members, Families Of Armed Forces
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (534+ words) Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment towards improving the welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, and their families. Mbah gave the commitment on Thursday during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Wreath-Laying Ceremony…...
NELFUND To Settle Outstanding Payments For 11,685 Students Worth N927.98m
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (448+ words) The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to resolve outstanding payments worth N927.98m for 11,685 students. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said this in Abuja on Tuesday, while briefing journalists on the progress, impact and challenges of the…...
Remi Tinubu Unveils First Baby Of 2026, Presents Certificate
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) The Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday unveiled Nigeria's First Baby of the Year 2026, born at exactly 12 midnight at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja. Born to the family of Mr and Mrs Celestine Adakole, baby Zion…...
FG Bans Admission, Transfer Of Students Into SS3
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a nationwide prohibition on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools. A statement signed by the Ministry's Director…...
WHO Certifies Nepal's Elimination Of 'German Measles"
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (739+ words) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem. This achievement is attributed to the country's concerted efforts in immunisation, including nationwide vaccination campaigns and routine immunisation programs. WHO described rubella (German…...
World's ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen Since 1994
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (643+ words) Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, born via adopted IVF to Lindsey and Tim Pierce, a couple from London, Ohio, has been named the "world's oldest baby. Baby Pierce (male) was delivered on July 26, 2025 from an embryo that had been frozen for more…...
Otti Approves New Salary Scale For Health Workers
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (591+ words) Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has approved a new salary scale for Abia Health Care workers, Abia State Health Workers Salary Scale (ASHWOSS) with effect from May 1st 2025.In a statement by Prof Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche Commissioner for Health on…...
6.3 Million Persons May Die From HIV/AIDS In Four Years, UNAIDS Warns – The Whistler Newspaper
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (619+ words) The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS also known as UNAIDS, has expressed concern over the halt of HIV/AIDS funding by the U.S.UNAIDS executive director, Winnie Byanyima, speaking to reporters in Geneva on Monday, stated that about…...