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South-East Records Lowest Applications for NELFUND Student Loans as Government Flags ‘Lack of Interest’ New data from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) covering May 2024 to October 2025 has revealed that institutions in the South Eastern region account for some of the lowest application numbers for the Federal Government’s interest-free student loan scheme — despite the programme being designed to expand access to higher education nationwide. The top 10 institutions with the highest application volumes are dominated by schools in the South-West , North-Central , and North-West , raising concerns about a widening regional disparity in access to the loan scheme. Government officials say that the low turnout from the South-East is due primarily to a “lack of interest” from students in the region. However, analysts point to a combination of deeper socio-economic and cultural factors that may be shaping the trend. Factors Driving the Low Application Rate in the South-East 1. Strong...

Terrorists responsible for the recent abductions of students in Kebbi and Niger States have issued a chilling new threat, boasting that they are now prepared to extend their operations beyond vulnerable schoolchildren. According to their latest message, in a video the group claims they will soon begin kidnapping soldiers, security operatives, and even high-profile politicians , insisting that “there is nothing the government can do about it.” This alarming declaration comes amid a renewed wave of insecurity across Northern Nigeria, where armed groups have intensified attacks on rural communities, ambushed security personnel, and targeted schools despite ongoing military operations. Security analysts warn that this bold threat reflects the terrorists’ growing confidence and the weakness of current counter-terrorism responses. Many fear it could signal a dangerous escalation—one that places not only civilians but the nation’s leadership and defense institutions at heightened risk. T...

A Bayelsa woman, the late Madam Afuwari Ego, has been laid to rest in a uniquely designed Coca-Cola bottle-shaped casket in Emeyal 1 community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State. Photos stories from the village burial  The images were captured by blogger Ogbara Walson Henry, who said the unusual casket drew attention during the funeral ceremony, attracting residents and guests who described it as a creative and memorable tribute. Family members revealed that she loved Coca-Cola so much, which inspired the decision to bury her in the Coca-Cola bottle-shaped casket. She died at the age of 85.

Arne Slot's Post-Match Honesty: A "Big Setback" Against Nottingham Forest ​Arne Slot's reaction to the disappointing defeat against Nottingham Forest, characterized by transparency and acceptance of responsibility , aligns strongly with current managerial trends focused on accountability and process-oriented analysis .  His quotes highlight the frustrating clash between his team's possession dominance and the opposition's low-block, high-intensity defending.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity following the latest abduction of schoolchildren in Niger State — a disturbing reminder that Nigeria’s security crisis is reaching breaking point. Atiku condemned the attack, warning that the government’s current counter-terrorism and security strategies are clearly failing to protect citizens. He stressed that children, the most vulnerable members of society , continue to pay the highest price as their schools, education, and futures are repeatedly disrupted by kidnappers and terrorists. With banditry , mass abductions , and rural attacks surging across the country, the former Vice President insists that Nigeria can no longer rely on reactive measures. According to him, the federal government must urgently re-evaluate the nation’s security architecture, strengthen intelligence gathering, and deploy modern technology to curb the escalating violence. Secu...