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Bagudu urges ECOWAS, World Bank, AfDB to invest in modernise pastoralism in West Africa
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Vice Chairman of Nigerian Food Security Council (NFSC), Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has appealed to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank to intervene in an effort to modernise pastoralism in West African countries. Bagudu, who is also the Kebbi State
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COVID-19: Nigeria’s economy dips to 1.8% in 40-year low – IMF
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja With Nigeria’s economy shrinking to its deepest level of 1.8 per cent since 1983 and forcing over 131 Nigerians into poverty due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices, International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come out with policy options that can help reduce inflation and protect poor
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Nigeria at 61: We can make country great again – Archbishop Martins
By Cosmas Omegoh, Lagos As the nation marks her 61st independence anniversary amidst insecurity and other areas of anxiety, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, has assured Nigerians that a bright future still lies ahead provided there is the sincerity of purpose and the will to be just and equitable from
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Air Peace denies arresting passenger over flight delay
By Chinelo Obogo, Lagos Air Peace has denied arresting a passenger who was supposed to be on a 19:20 Lagos-Abuja flight on Tuesday, September 28. Reacting to a video trending on social media showing passengers protesting at the airline’s stand over flight delay, the airline said those in the video were supposed to be on
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Ogun: We’ll continue to collaborate with development agencies to foster economic growth – Okubadejo
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government says it will continue to collaborate with development agencies and private partners to foster economic growth and ensure the prosperity of the people of the state. The Ogun State Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Dapo Okubadejo, made this known while playing host to the management
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Oyo: Makinde presents N294.5 billion 2022 budget, allocates lion share to capital expenditure
From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday presented a N294.5 billion 2022 budget proposal to the state House of Assembly, tagged “Budget of Growth and Opportunities”. In the appropriation bill, the capital expenditure receives the highest allocation in the budget proposal for the first time since the administration came on
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Edo high court fixes Igini’s N5 billion libel suit against Imuse for Nov 23
From Tony Os?auzo, Benin An Edo State High Court in Benin City has fixed November 23 for the commencement of the hearing of a N5 billion defamatory suit against David Imuse, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The hearing had suffered a setback when the Registrar of High Court Nine informed counsel that
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APC governors describe Badaru and Oyetola models of progressive politics
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors under the umbrella of Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) have described the governors of Jigawa and Osun States as models of Nigeria’s progressive politics. In a statement of felicitations signed by the Forum chairman, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Forum commemorated with them on their 59th and
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Osun traditional ruler celebrates Governor Oyetola at 67
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte A prominent traditional ruler in Osun State, the Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji II, has extolled the virtues of the state governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, as he celebrates his 67th year birthday. The monarch who described Governor Oyetola as a game-changer lauded the governor for transforming the state
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Osun: 2 officers killed in Wema Bank robbery, police gives update
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has confirmed that two police officers were killed in a Wema Bank robbery in Iragbiji, Boripe LGA. In a statement in Osogbo on Wednesday, police spokesperson SP Yemisi Opalola disclosed that two inspectors were killed by the robbers. The deceased – Ogunbiyi Ahmed and Odeyemi Ayinla
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Ecobank Nigeria appoints new Chairman, Directors
Tony Chukwunyem Ecobank Nigeria Wednesday announced the appointment of Mrs. Bola Adesola, Mrs. Titilayo Olujobi and Mrs. Bimbola Wright as Non-Executive Directors. According to a statement issued by the bank, Mrs. Adesola, who has also been appointed as the Chairman of the Board, following the end of tenure of Mr. John Aboh, is
Ex-Minister of FCT, Ewuga, kidnapped
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Solomon Ewuga has been reported kidnapped. Ewuga, who also served as a Senator was kidnapped in the late hours of Tuesday in Plateau State. The former Senator, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial district from 2011-2015, was returning home when the gunmen waylaid and abducted him. His
Andy Uba names Ogene, Media Director
Frontline candidate in the November 6, 2021 Anambra governorship election, Senator Andy Uba, has appointed Hon. Victor Afam Ogene as Director, Media and Publicity of his campaign. Hon. Ogene, a former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, is also a long standing journalist, with over 30 years of practice. “As Director of Media and
Court stops FG from retrying ex-Abia Gov. Uzor Kalu over alleged N7.1bn fraud
Tunde Oyesina,Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja Wednesday stopped the Federal Government from retrying the former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, based on the N7.1billion money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) earlier tried him on. The trial judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, while delivering judgement, held that
Unknown gunmen kill late Dora Akunyili’s husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili
Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband to late former Information Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has been reportedly murdered by gunmen. It was learnt he was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday evening. Though details of the incident are still sketchy, a source close to the family said the deceased was still
JUST IN: Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill four in fresh Plateau attack
Musa Pam, Jos At least four persons have been confirmed killed in fresh attacks on Tuesday evening by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Bassa LGA of Plateau State. National Publicity Secretary of Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Mr Davidson Malison, who confirmed the attack to New Telegraph on Wednesday morning in Jos, the state capital, said
N’Korea says it fired new ‘hypersonic missile’
North Korea has claimed that it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile called Hwasong-8 on Tuesday. State media said the new missile was one of the “five most important” new weapons systems laid out in its five-year military development plan, reports the BBC. They called the missile a “strategic weapon”, which usually means it
Afghanistan: Biden was advised to keep 2,500 troops, say generals
Two top US generals have said they recommended keeping a force of 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, ahead of the full US withdrawal in August. Testimony by Gen Mark Milley and Gen Frank McKenzie to Congress seemed to contradict President Joe Biden, who said he did not recall any such advice. The Taliban took power
La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean
Lava from an erupting volcano on Spain’s La Palma island has reached the Atlantic Ocean, raising fears of toxic gases being released and explosions. Clouds of white steam were seen rising as a red-hot current made contact with the water in the Playa Nueva area, reports the BBC. This could trigger a chemical reaction,
Hoodlums attack police checkpoint, injure one, cart away rifle
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta Suspected hoodlums have reportedly attacked police officers at a pin-down point along Obasanjo-Itele road in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. New Telegraph learnt that, the hoodlums attacked the police officers at about 3.11am on Sunday while on duty, injuring one and carted away an AK-47 rifle. Our correspondent further
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