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Insecurity: Zamfara, Katsina governors in strategic meeting with Defence Minister, NSA
From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and his Katsina State counterpart, Umaru Dikko Radda, have held closed-door meetings with Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The two strategic meetings took place on Tuesday at the Ministry of Defence and at the office of the National …
The Sun Nigeria.
FCT: Reps summon Wike over incessant kidnapping
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja House of Representatives has resolved to summon Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; Olatunji Disu, FCT commissioner of police and Adeola Ajayi, director general of the Department of State Services (DSS) over the spate of kidnaping in Abuja. The House, at yesterday’s plenary, directed its committees on FCT …
The Sun Nigeria.
Court declines PDP govs’ quest to hold NEC meeting
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened, yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Zamfara declined a request by an agent of the opposition party’s governors forum to hold the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting earlier scheduled for tomorrow. The court refused the request for an exparte order in a suit filled by …
The Sun Nigeria.
BBNaija S9: I feel like I won the show – Wanni
By Seyi Babalola Wanni, the Big Brother Naija season 9 runner-up, has revealed why she believes she won the reality program. Daily Sun recalls that Wanni and her twin sister Handi joined the reality show together. Handy was evicted after the partnering system was abolished by the organizers, but Wanni advanced to the finale and …
The Sun Nigeria.
I’m old despite being just 22 – Ayra Starr
By Seyi Babalola Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has expressed concern about the implications of her busy schedule as an artist on her appearance. The singer stated that despite being born in 2002, she already feels “old.” She said that she had met people born in the 1990s who were younger and more lively than her. …
The Sun Nigeria.
PDP NEC meeting rescheduled as governors sue for peace among members
The National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors forum has been rescheduled. The development was revealed via a communique issued and signed by the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, with a date for the meeting slated for November 28, 2024. The …
The Sun Nigeria.
Champions League: Boniface to miss Brest game after car crash
Bayer Leverkusen will be without striker Victor Boniface for Wednesday’s Champions League game at Brest. Coach Xabi Alonso on Tuesday said the Nigeria international is still processing the shock of a car crash he was involved in on Sunday. Boniface was a passenger in a car involved in a crash a day after he had scored …
The Sun Nigeria.
Customs bags IPRA award for strategic communication campaign
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been awarded the prestigious Golden World Award (GWA) for Crisis Communication by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). The award, recognising NCS’ outstanding public relations efforts, was presented during a grand ceremony on October 18, 2024, at the Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale …
The Sun Nigeria.
Osimhen’s amazing strike enters record books after Ronaldo
By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen’s incredible overhead kick goal for Galatasaray versus Antalyaspor has entered the record books. According to CNN Turk, the spectacular effort was just the second goal in the world to be scored from a height more than 2.30 metres. Osimhen’s goal came from a height of 2.32 meters. Only Cristiano Ronaldo’s …
The Sun Nigeria.
Take your destiny in your hands, Oba Mekunu Salis urges Nigerian youths.
Eminent Lawyer and politician, Oba Mekunu Owolabi Salis has urged Nigerian youths to unite along a common front and take their destiny into their hands in the crucial need to champion their collective cause irrespective of tribe,s**, religion or sectarian differences of any hue. Speaking ahead of the thirty-day National Youth Conference proposed by President …
The Sun Nigeria.
Otti Decries Drop In Crude Oil Production In Abia
Share…Offers Support To Joint Monitoring Team The drastic drop in crude oil production and consequent drop in revenue has become a matter of concern to Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, who has offered support to tackle the issues causing the drop. Governor Otti assured of his support when he received in the audience a…
New Telegraph.
Court Orders EFCC, DSS To Arrest Anyone Attempting To Sell Late Justice Bello’s Properties
ShareJustice Mohammed Madugu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Bwari, Abuja, has issued an interim injunction ordering the arrest, detention and prosecution of anyone who attempts to sell the properties of the former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, late Justice Moses Bello. The judge’s ruling came following an ex-parte application marked…
New Telegraph.
BREAKING: Tinubu Reshuffles Ministries, Scraps Sports Others
ShareAs part of efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday approved the scrapping of some ministries in the country. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga made this known on his official X handle. According to him, the decision was taken during the Federal…
New Telegraph.
Living In Nigeria Becoming Harder – Timaya
ShareNigeria singer, Inetimi Alfred Odom, popularly known as Timaya, has lamented about the current economic hardships in the country. Speaking in a recent interview with Channels Television, Timaya noted that while economic hardship is a global phenomenon, it’s more severe in Nigeria than anywhere else. He said; “Things are really hard. I feel it for…
New Telegraph.
Shehu Sani Reacts To Wike’s Ultimatum FCT Beggars
ShareFormer Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has reacted to an ultimatum issued by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike for beggars in Abuja to vacate the street. Sani who spoke on Wednesday via his official X account said they represent our hidden images. READ ALSO…
New Telegraph.
Defamatory Comment: Mr Jollof Slams N500m Lawsuit On VeryDarkMan
SharePopular socialite, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof has slammed social media critic, VeryDarkMan’s N500 million lawsuit over alleged defamatory comments he made about his wife. New Telegraph reports that the two had clashed some weeks ago after VeryDarkMan had alleged that Mr Jollof’s wife had done some things that enabled him, Mr…
New Telegraph.
Tinubu Swears In Bello As New CCB Chairman
Share…chairs FEC Ahead of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The President is currently chairing the Council meeting with cabinet members present except for a few ones said to be out of the country on…
New Telegraph.
Driver Dies As Bus Ram Into Truck In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
ShareOn Wednesday, a driver lost his life after his white Mazda bus crashed into a moving truck near Car Park C, in the Lotto area of the highway along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to the report, the driver was the only one on the bus loaded with bags of potatoes and was heading to Lagos…
New Telegraph.
Sack VCs Sabotaging Student Loan Initiative With Fee Hike, NANS Tells Tinubu
ShareThe leadership of the umbrella body of students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate and sack the university Vice Chancellor who is trying to sabotage the student loan initiative of his administration through arbitrary and insensitive increment in tuition fees. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)…
New Telegraph.
Oyebanji Flags Off Construction Of 1,000 Units Affordable Housing In Ado Ekiti
Share…Hammers on partnerships with private sector for Dev. Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday flagged off the construction of 1000 units of affordable housing units under the Ado Ekiti New Town Project. The project is in partnership with the private sector, which according to the Governor is one of the strategies of his…
New Telegraph.
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