Akwa Ibom State Police Command has disbursed welfare cheques totalling ₦39,967,409.28 to the families and next of kin of 51 deceased police officers, in a gesture aimed at cushioning the impact of their loss and honouring their service to the nation.The cheques were presented by the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba…
Money doesn’t stretch the way it used to, and it’s not really a mystery why. Groceries creep up a dollar at a time, insurance renews a little higher every year, and subscriptions multiply in the background until a bank statement shows up and nobody can explain where it all went. Here’s the part most people…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, has intensified efforts to secure urgent relief and rehabilitation support for staff members whose residences and properties were devastated by recent flooding at the University’s Calabar Campus. In an urgent appeal to the Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Uyo,…
Fresh Ideas for the School Year ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2026 / Registered dietitian, recipe creator and mom Annessa Chumbley discusses practical ways to simplify meals and snacks as families settle into busy school-year routines. She focuses on convenient, protein-rich foods for quick breakfasts, lunchboxes and after-school snacks that help take…
Evidence obtained by SaharaReporters has raised fresh concerns over the unauthorised access to the bank accounts and mobile devices of some Nigerians arrested over an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, with family members accusing personnel of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) of hacking into the detainees’ phones, stealing money from their bank accounts,…
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americans the chance to benefit from investments in the stock market. But some parents say they’re still waiting for the money to arrive. Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia high school to promote the investment accounts, which offer $1,000…
The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has again barred lawyers and family members from visiting military officers detained over an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, a move that came shortly after explosive allegations of torture were made in court. Multiple sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that the restriction on access followed testimony…
Lasaco Assurance Plc, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and other key stakeholders, has disbursed N799.84m in insurance benefits to 148 beneficiaries of families of deceased public servants. The presentation ceremony, held on Thursday, 11 June 2026, reflects the Lagos State Government’s commitment to the welfare of public servants and supporting the families of…
More than one year after receiving official letters of appointment from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), dozens of newly employed staff members remain unable to assume their duties, despite completing documentation processes and repeatedly appealing to government officials for intervention. What began as a moment of celebration and hope for many of the affected…
With Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season already underway and human activity responsible for 20% of the state’s fires, experts warn that the holiday weekend is one of the highest-risk periods of the year. CHESTNUT HILL, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 18, 2026 / As millions of Americans prepare to head outdoors for Memorial Day weekend,…
