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SMBLF Urges Judiciary To Be Sincere At The Ongoing Presidential Tribunal
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has urged the Nigerian Judiciary System to be sincere and just at the ongoing presidential election petition tribunal, adding that Nigerians are keenly watching. In a communique issued on Thursday at the end of the group meeting in Abuja and presided over by elder statesman, Chief Edwin…
New Telegraph.
Ogun Assembly Workers Begin Strike Over Poor Working Condition
The workers at the Ogun State House of Assembly on Thursday locked the Assembly gate as part of its three-day warning strike to press on their demand for the implementation of a Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) from the state government. The strike action followed the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued by the workers…
New Telegraph.
Father Defiles 5-Year-Old Daughter In Ogun
A 28-year-old Adeyemi Babatunde has allegedly defiled his 5-year-old daughter in Ogun State. Confirming the arrest, the Ogun State Police Command said that Adeyemi, who is the father of the child had an unlawful carnal knowledge of the victim at Ijebu Mushin. According to Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State Police Spokesman in a statement issued on…
New Telegraph.
Nigeria Economy To Grow By 4.1% In 2023
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that Nigeria and other economies of Africa are projected to grow by 4.1 per cent in 2023 and 4.3 per cent in 2024. The AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina disclosed this while inaugurating the African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2023 at the ongoing 2023 African Development Bank Annual Meetings…
New Telegraph.
PSG Target Luis Enrique As Next Manager
As Paris Saint-Germain’s managerial shortlist for this summer continues to grow, the only certainty appears to be that Christophe Galtier, who is set to win the Ligue 1 title in his first season at the club will not see out his two-year contract. With José Mourinho and Thiago Motta reported to be in the running…
New Telegraph.
Qatar, Bahrain Resume Direct Flights
The Qarar Airway on Thursday revealed that Qatar and Bahrain will resume direct flights commencing from May 25. Taking to it’s verified Twitter handle, the Qatar Airways wrote, “Daily flights to Bahrain are starting today. “We will increase frequency to three daily flights from June 1,” the statement added. The decision was reached about a…
New Telegraph.
Man Rapes 5-Year-Old Daughter In Ogun
The Police in Ogun State have arrested a 28-year-old man, Adeyemi Babatunde, for allegedly defiling his 5-year-old biological daughter (name withheld). The suspect, who was arrested in Ijebu Mushin area of the state, according to the police, has confessed to the crime, but claimed he didn’t know what came over him at that time. The…
New Telegraph.
JUST-IN: Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike
The Health workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association (AHPA), have directed their members to embark on an indefinite strike. JOHESU is the umbrella body of health workers’ unions and associations, including the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Nigeria Union of…
New Telegraph.
DSS: Subversive Elements Plan To Disrupt May 29 Inauguration In Some States
Ahead of May 29 inauguration, the Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted the public of possible plans by “subversive elements” to disrupt the programme in some parts of the country. It said the aim “is to undermine security agencies’ efforts” at ensuring peaceful ceremonies as well as creating panic and fear among members of…
New Telegraph.
BREAKING: Doguwa Exonerated In Culpable Homicide Case
The final reports coming out from the Police and the Kano State Ministry of Justice, Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) have cleared the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa of murder charges. The reports said, there is no substantive evidence found from the Police case files to charge Hon. Doguwa for culpable homicide….
New Telegraph.
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