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Abia Supalig will boost state’s economy — Dimiri
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The promoter of Abia Supalig, Dike Dimiri has said the newly formed football league will in many ways boost the economy of the state. This is even as he equally said that governments in the country should have no business running Football Clubs as there’s hardly any return on investment in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Taraba NUJ commends Reps member over support to union
By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Taraba State Council has commended the Member representing Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency Mr Jafa’aru Yakubu for extending a hand of fellowship to the union by supporting the fixing of the Union bus. In a letter of commendation to the lawmaker, the Chairman of the Council Mr …
The Sun Nigeria.
School Building Collapse: Obi mourns, sympathises with family of victims
From Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has described as disheartening the tragic incident of the collapse of a school building in Jos, Plateau state. Obi writing on his X handle at the weekend regretted the death and injury at the unfortunate incident. “I am disheartened …
The Sun Nigeria.
Internal party crises: Nnewi Convention legitimate — LP
From Idu Jude Abuja The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party, has debunked the allegation that the Julius Abure-led NWC, was wrongly elected at the Nnewi Convention as the process was shot of constitutional procedure. A statement signed by the Nnewi convention convener Blessings Elaigwu, urged the public to disregard any allegation that …
The Sun Nigeria.
Junior Pope: Late actor had marital issues — Esther Nwachukwu
By Kachi Ekile Nollywood actress Esther Nwachukwu has disclosed that her late colleague Junior Pope had issues with his marriage. Speaking with Saturday Beats, the movie star who dated Junior Pope revealed that he confided in her before his demise on April 10, 2024. Nwachukwu’s comments come following allegations from some individuals, including social media …
The Sun Nigeria.
South East Labour Party demands Nnamdi Kanu’s release
From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Members of House of Assembly elected under the platform of Labour Party under the aegis of South East House of Assembly Caucus has joined in the agitation for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu. In a communique issued after their meeting in Awka, Anambra State, the Labour Party legislators in the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Food security: Suspension of tariff on imported maize, cowpeas excites stakeholders
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Some stakeholders in the agricultural sector have hailed the Federal Government for its move to suspend tarrif, customs duties for imported maize, cowpeas among others, to curb food crisis. The Spokesperson of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, (COCSON), Adebayo Oluwaseun, in a statement, specifically hailed the Minister of …
The Sun Nigeria.
NCC celebrates Prof. Soyinka at 90
From Godwin Tsa Abuja The National Copyrights Commission (NCC) sends warm felicitations to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on his 90th birthday rejoicing with the literary icon for being one of the country’s greatest prides, and a universal brand. Prof. Soyinka, born on July 13, 1934, is a Nigerian playwright, poet and essayist with many …
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Girls using dance for prostitution — Dancer Kaffy
By Kachi Ekile Veteran dancer Kaffy has asserted that most ladies into prostitution now masquerade using dance to sell what they offer. In a chat with Saturday Beats, Kaffy, who is in the Guinness Book of Records for Longest Dance Party alongside her dance group, opined that girls now sell the s** side of dance. According …
The Sun Nigeria.
Plateau: Negligence, lack of value for life responsible for school building collapse — Simi
By Seyi Babalola Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, has responded to the collapse of a secondary school building in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. Daily Sun reports that 22 children died and 132 were injured when a school building collapsed in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on Friday. Simi …
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VeryDarkman Mocks Daddy Freeze Over Adultery Case
Controversial social media critic, Martins Otse, better known as Verydarkman has announced his plan to invite the On Air Personality (OAP), Daddy Freeze to his live show to discuss his recently upheld N5 million fine over an affair with a married woman. VeryDarkMan’s remark followed the Appeal Court ruling which dismissed a redress filed by the radio…
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Tinubu To Launch Preferential Trade Initiative To Boost Exports
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday unveil the Preferential Trade Initiative as part of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Guided Trade Initiative (GTI). The Senior Trade Policy and Law Expert/Lead Trade Enablement, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Olutayo disclosed this in a statement made available to Saturday Telegraph. Speaking on…
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: S’Eagles To Host Benin Republic In Opener
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will start the qualifying campaign with a home game against neighbours Benin Republic. The Cheetahs are managed by former Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr. The Super Eagles will then travel to…
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Adamawa LG Poll: Fintiri Votes At Madagali Polling Unit
…express satisfaction with the process Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed satisfaction with the processes of the Local Government elections currently ongoing in the state. Governor Fintiri made this remark while speaking in a brief interview with newsmen shortly after casting his ballot at unit 001 Kirshiga ward, Madagali Local Government Area…
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Junior Pope Opened Up To Me On Marital Issues – Esther Nwachukwu
Nollywood actress, Esther Nwachukwu has stirred controversy on social media after she revealed some hidden secrets about the late actor, Junior Odonwodo, better known as Junior Pope and his marital life. Taking to her Instagram page, Esther Nwachukwu alleged that Pope had confided in her about his marital troubles before his untimely death on April…
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Bode George To Tinubu, S’Court Has Started Revolution, Restructuring Must Be Total
The former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has said that the Supreme Court ruling on Local Government autonomy is not only a victory for democracy but a big boost for Nigeria’s political and economic development. Bode George in a statement issued on Saturday said the judiciary has, once…
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Jos Building Collapse: Mutfwang Visits Accident Scene, Orders School Closure
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has ordered the immediate closure of Saint Academy, Busa Buji, Jos, following a building collapse that killed 22 pupils and injured 132 others on Friday, July 12, 2024. Governor Mutfwang visited the scene of the incident on Saturday morning and directed the shutdown of the school. He also ordered the arrest…
The post Jos Building Collapse: Mutfwang Visits Accident Scene, Orders School Closure first appeared on New Telegraph.
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How Police Unlawfully Detained Father Of Twin Toddlers For 80 Days – Lawyer
A lawyer and human rights activist, Pelumi Olajengbesi has narrated how a father of twin toddlers identified as Surajo Asimiyu was arrested and detained for 80 days in the custody of the Nigeria Police Force without a single charge filed against him. The Abuja-based lawyer, while speaking with New Telegraph said Surajo is a modest…
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Oyebanji Appreciates Tinubu On Appointment Of Dayo Adeyeye As NPA Chairman
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has hailed the appointment of Senator Dayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of Nigeria Port Authority (NPA). The appointment of the former Minister of State for Works was announced on Friday, July 12 in a statement issued by President Tinubu media aide Governor Oyebanji in a statement signed…
The post Oyebanji Appreciates Tinubu On Appointment Of Dayo Adeyeye As NPA Chairman first appeared on New Telegraph.
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LG Autonomy: Presidency Tackles Peter Obi Over Continue Silence
Amid the commendation of the Supreme Court judgement on Local Government autonomy, the presidency on Friday tackled the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi over his continued silence on the financial autonomy to 774 Local Councils. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy,…
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