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Benue PDP Challenges Alia To Prove N1.6bn Promise To NYSC Members
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State on Friday challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to make public his source of funding that prompted his N1.6 billion pledge to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to serve in the state. New Telegraph had on Sunday reported that Governor Alia promised at the closing…
New Telegraph.
Tinubu Writes Senate To Support Military Deployment To Niger
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday writes the Senate seeking its approval for the deployment of military forces to the Niger Republic following the coup by the Junta. President Tinubu also sought the approval of the Upper Chamber of the 10th National Assembly to cut off the country’s electrical supply. It would be recalled that following…
New Telegraph.
Ogun Tribunal: Abiodun Opens Defence, As Witness Admits Disruption Of Elections
Governor Dapo Abiodun on Friday opened his defence at the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital. Abiodun is defending himself against the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu. The petitioners are challenging the victory of Abiodun over alleged non-compliance to the…
New Telegraph.
W.African Mediators Leave Niger Without Meeting Leader Of Junta
In the wake of the Niger Republic coup, a team from the West African regional bloc of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) left the country without meeting the leader of the junta that seized power. New Telegraph gathered that the ECOWAS group arrived in Niamey on Thursday “but did not spend the…
New Telegraph.
Your First Year Historic, Eventful, Makinde Hails Olubadan
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the first year of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, on the throne of his forebears as historic, eventful and filled with many positive developments in Ibadanland and Oyo State. In a statement issued and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju,…
New Telegraph.
I Was Surprised About Chioma Chukwuka’s Marriage Crash – Pete Edochie
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has opened up about the divorce rate in the Nollywood industry, with emphasis on his colleague, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha. Chioma Akpotha is a renowned Nollywood actress, who is known for her unique roles in the Nigerian movie industry and she has also won numerous awards for her roles in movies….
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Minimum Wage: Expect Double Of Current Salary, Tinubu’s Aide Tells NLC
Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Publicity has assured Nigerian workers to be calm and expect nothing less than double of current salary when the new minimum wage is implemented. Ngelale who spoke on Channels TV’s Politics Today on the plans of President Tinubu-led administration to cushion the effect…
New Telegraph.
Tinubu Replaces Kano Ministerial Nominee, Shetty With Mairiga, Nominates Keyamo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, named two new ministerial nominees and also replaced a nominee from Kano State, Maryam Shetty. In a fresh communication, he forwarded to the Senate, President Tinubu named Festus Keyamo from Delta State and Mariga Mahmoud from Kano State as new nominees for confirmation. The Presidential communication was read by…
New Telegraph.
Benue: Alia Approves 65-Year New Retirement Age
40-year length of service for teachers Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Friday approved the implementation of the new retirement age and length of service for all categories of teachers in the state. The new approval only captures teachers that are recognized by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). Under the new approval,…
New Telegraph.
Coup: Finally, Niger Junta Lifts Nationwide Curfew
The coup leaders in the Niger Republic have lifted the curfew imposed on citizens after seizing power and deposing the elected President on July 26, which threw the country into chaos. New Telegraph gathered that the nationwide curfew has been lifted in the early hour of Friday, August 4. “The curfew imposed since last Thursday,…
New Telegraph.
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