Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Thursday 17th October 2024
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Institutions allowed to admit underage candidates until August 2025 – JAMB
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has granted permission to tertiary institutions to continue the admission process for candidates who are 16 years old until August 2025. JAMB, in a statement on Thursday, explained that the decision was to ensure equity because of those institutions whose 2024 admission exercise would …
The Sun Nigeria.
Lagos: Igboezuo congratulates Chisco boss Anyaegbu on Igbo mayor nomination
By Chinelo Obogo Igboezuo, the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has congratulated Chief Chidi Anyaegbu on his nomination as ‘Mayor Ndigbo’ by the Igbo living in Lagos. Leader of the group, Chief Tony Obinugwu, said that the nomination of Chief Anyaegbu is truly deserving, as he has for years served as a rallying figure for the Igbo …
The Sun Nigeria.
NSIB commences investigation into Jigawa explosion
By Chinelo Obogo The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said it is aware of the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Majia town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on Tuesday, October 16, which claimed over 150 lives and left many severely injured. According to reports, the incident happened around 11 pm …
The Sun Nigeria.
Women have power to fight corruption – Ojikutu, ex-Lagos deputy governor
By Vivian Onyebukwa A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has expressed dismay over the spate of corruption in the country, urging women to use their God-given power to help in fighting the menace. She said that if women should frown at the way their spouses in positions of authority are acquiring …
The Sun Nigeria.
Confraternity of Christian Mothers Falomo celebrates 60 years, urged to continue playing motherly role
By Vivian Onyebukwa The members of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers (CCM), Catholic Church of the Assumption, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos, celebrated her 60th anniversary. It was a double celebration of the diamond jubilee and the 25th solemn reception of 21 new members into the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Church of Assumption Falomo. The event, which …
The Sun Nigeria.
NAF delivers relief materials to Maiduguri flood victims
BY Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has successfully completed the airlift of relief materials donated by Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, to flood victims in Maiduguri, Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, on Thursday in Abuja. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Okebukola decries poor healthcare delivery in Nigeria
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The former Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Peter Okebukola, has lamented poor healthcare delivery in Nigeria and called for the training of more technologists to provide quality personnel for the health sector. Okebukola who was the pioneer lecturer at the Alolade Oyinlola College of Health Sciences and …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ex-ESFA, Okpebholo-Ray, talks tough, wants Libyan Federation sanctioned
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association and Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Truth Live News Media, Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, yesterday, called for sanctions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) for their inhuman treatment meted on the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles in …
The Sun Nigeria.
BOWFT: Edo First Lady, Obaseki rallies wives of govs, other to check prevalence of teenage pregnancy, abortion
The Edo State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs) Betsy Obaseki and her Oyo State counterpart, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, have rallied support to check the menace of teenage pregnancy, which affects their social development. Former First Ladies of Ekiti and Imo States, Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi and Nneoma Okorocha, respectively, also joined their voices in advocating for a …
The Sun Nigeria.
Benue govt distributes 47,400 bags of food to PWDs, others
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi To cushion the hardship faced by the people of the state, the Benue State government has commenced the second phase of the distribution of federal government palliatives, beginning with persons with special needs. The state governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, who was represented by his Principal Private Secretary Dr. Emmanuel Chenge, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Yinka Aiyefele Announces Arrival Of His Baby Girl
SharePopular Nigerian gospel singer, Yinka Aiyefele has announced the birth of his baby girl with his wife. Announcing the good news on his social media page, the singer said the baby girl names are Ifeoluwa, Adesewa, Shalom, Jessica, and Ayomide. Fans and well-wishers has flooded Aiyefele’s Instagram comments section with congratulatory messages following the joyful…
New Telegraph.
Ondo Commissioner For Finance Honours Assembly’s Invitation
ShareThe Ondo State Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowumi Isaac has honoured the invitation of the House of Assembly to explain the performance of the 2024 appropriation law signed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Strategic Communications, Mr Allen Sowore, said the Commissioner did not shun the Assembly as…
New Telegraph.
PoS Operator Arrested For Receiving N4m Ransom From Alleged Kidnapper In Delta
ShareA middle-age woman has been arrested by the operatives of the Delta State Police Command for allegedly receiving four million naira from suspected kidnappers. The suspect who is a Point of Sales (PoS) Operator claimed she was unaware of the criminal activities of the kidnapper, one Timothy Ogenechukwu. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP…
New Telegraph.
Hardship: Adebayo Faults Tinubu’s Neo-Liberal Economic Policies
Share…Says President can’t fix Nigeria even in 40 years The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s neo-liberal economic policies. Adebayo in a statement issued on Thursday said the President would not achieve anything even in the next 40 years. “The main…
New Telegraph.
Ichaba Lauds Senate For Processing Coast Guard Bill Into Law
Share…Says proposal ‘ll help Nigeria secure her seas The Chief Executive and Accounting Officer (CE & AO) of the Provisionary Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard, Capt. Noah Ichaba, has applauded the Senate, for working towards passing the Nigeria Coast Guard Bill into law. Capt. Ichaba made the commendation in Abuja on Thursday, in…
New Telegraph.
Otu To Power 10,000 Rural Homes In C’River With Solar Systems
ShareThe Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to provide solar-powered electricity to 10,000 homes in rural communities across the state. The project which aims to address the energy needs of off-grid areas, is a collaboration between the Cross River State Electrification Agency (SEA) and the Rural Electrification…
New Telegraph.
APC S’South Zone Condemns Alleged Suspension Of Lokpobiri, Others
ShareThe South-South Zonal Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chukwuemeke Ogbuobodo, and other zonal officers have condemned in strong terms the suspension of the Minister of State (Petroleum), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri by the party’s executive in his Local Government in Bayelsa State. Oguobodo who made this assertion in a statement issued on Thursday,…
New Telegraph.
Institutions Can Admit 16-Year-Old Candidates’ Till August 2025 – JAMB
ShareThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has granted permission to tertiary institutions to continue the admission process for candidates who are 16 years until August 2025. JAMB, in a statement signed by its spokesperson on Thursday, explained that the board was compelled to take the decision in a bid to ensure equity because of…
New Telegraph.
Don Jazzy Confirms Payment Of N100m To VeryDarkman’s NGO Account
ShareControversial social media critic, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan has expressed overwhelming shock as he confirms the receipt of N100 million donation to his NGO account came from renowned music producer, Don Jazzy. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the activist had announced his intention to run a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) for the renovation…
New Telegraph.
Oluwatoyin Madein: Appraising The Apostle of Transparency
ShareThe Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) stands as the guardian of Nigeria’s treasury, a position established by Decree 43 of 1988. This esteemed office is reserved for exceptional individuals, handpicked by the President and entrusted with a four-year tenure. Chief Dr Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein is one such outstanding leader, whose appointment attests to her…
New Telegraph.
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