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The constantly increasing college expenses are becoming a major burden for US families. When you consider the accommodation, tuition, and board, these costs tend to add up rather fast.“Things get even worse if you get an unfavorable loan,” warns college admissions consultant from H&C Education Consulting. “Just having to worry about the long-term ramifications of getting a college loan can be extremely overwhelming. The good news is that you can alleviate some of the burden through careful planning. Whether you’re preparing funds for yourself or your child, there are numerous tricks you can implement to ensure long-term college success. 6 Things to…

By all standards, former Kano State Governor and seasoned statesman, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, remains one of the most formidable political minds of modern Nigeria – a Northern lion, bold and unyielding, yet deeply committed to the silent majority who toil, sweat, and hope for a government that sees, feels, and acts in their interest. Across the Nigerian political terrain, political parties often parade slogans, logos, and mottos. But at the heart of any meaningful governance lies not the colour of a party flag but the calibre of the people waving it. The acronym may read APC, PDP, PRP, or…

The Super Eagles’ new boy, Benjamin Federick, will likely share the same pitch with Tolu Arokodare, who plays for KRC Genk, or even Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick has sealed a loan move from English Premier League club Brentford to a newly promoted side in the Belgian Pro League, FC Dender, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old made his senior debut for Nigeria at the 2025 Unity Cup in London, where his calm and composed performances at the heart of the defence caught the attention of fans and head coach Eric Chelle. The Kaduna-born centre-back, who joined…

• As S/West PDP Leaders Reaffirm Support For Party• Tasks FG To Release Withheld Osun State LG Allocation Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is an institution that cannot be threatened by talks about an emerging coalition, noting that the party remains united and undivided in the South-West geopolitical zone. Makinde said that PDP leaders in the South-West have resolved that as responsible leaders, they would stay in the party and fix whatever challenges arise, adding that the PDP would deal with its issues and come out stronger as the only credible…

The first female Professor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin in Kwara State, Moriam Aremu has urged the Nigerian governments and stakeholders to prioritise Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), if they are genuinely serious about rescuing and sustaining the nation’s economic sector. Delivering the sixth inaugural lecture of the University, entitled: “Taking SMEs to the next level: strategic human resource management to the rescue,” the professor of Business Administration said SMEs, when flourished, “can be the key to unlocking various golden opportunities to solve unemployment and economic problems in the country.” Aremu hinted that SMEs contribute over 55 per cent of Gross…

Following the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by opposition leaders as the platform on which to challenge the AllProgressives Congress (APC) at the 2027 polls, penultimate Thursday, talks have shifted to whether there will be a change of government in 2027 or not; and factors that will determine where the pendulumwill swing. In this report, ONYEDIKA AGBEDO highlights the issues currently at play alongside the views of stakeholders. The unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by a coalition of opposition leaders in the country as the platform on which to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives…

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka is set to have a new competition at Brentford, as the club is set to confirm the signing of a former Liverpool midfielder, Soccernet.ng reports. Brentford just sold their captain and midfield general Christian Norgaard to Arsenal. That has created a void in the midfield which they need to sort before next season. Welcome to The Arsenal, Christian Nørgaard — Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 10, 2025 Onyeka just returned from his season-long loan at German side Augsburg, and his return would naturally be a plus for Keith Andrews’ side as the Super Eagles star can operate…

Kelechi Iheanacho will be absent when Sevilla take on Birmingham City in their pre-season opener at the Estadio Algarve on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Nigerian forward is yet to join full training at Sevilla this summer due to a bout of gastroenteritis, according to Orgullobiri. The former Leicester City striker returned to Seville last Sunday after the summer break but has not trained with the squad all week, prompting speculation about his long-term future at the club. Kelechi Iheanacho While Sevilla maintain the 29-year-old is simply unwell, local reports say the club is already weighing options to offload him this…

WEMA Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment by partnering with the SheCan Conference for the fifth consecutive year.  The upcoming SheCan 6.0 conference, scheduled for July 18, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Bosphorus Ballroom, Lagos, will bring together over 7,000 women under the theme “SheCan Do More.” Through its women-focused platform, SARA by Wema, the bank will award a ₦N2m business grant to support women entrepreneurs within the SARA Community. The Head of Retail and SME Banking at Wema Bank, Ayodele Olojede, said: “Wema Bank is committed to empowering women entrepreneurs by providing the financial backing,…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state, especially eligible voters, to come out in large numbers to participate in the local council election tomorrow. In a statement on Friday, Sanwo-Olu stated that the local council is the closest tier of government to the people and plays a vital role in delivering essential services and fostering grassroots development. “The election offers Lagosians an opportunity to shape the leadership of their local councils by voting for chairmen and councillors who will represent their interests and drive development at the community level. “This election is not just a…