Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 19th August 2023
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N5bn Palliative Shambolic, Unscientific – ACF Spokesman
Following the announcement of N5 billion palliative to each state of the federation to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) spokesperson, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba has described the development as shambolic and unscientific. Muhammad-Baba who expressed his view in an interview said there is no basis for giving the…
New Telegraph.
Palliatives: World Bank Lauds Tinubu Economic Reform, Says He’s On The Right Track
Following the N180 billion the Federal Government rolled out to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the World Bank Country Director, Dr Shubham Chaudhuri on Saturday applauded President Bola Tinubu’s policies on subsidy removal and the subsequent palliative measures announced to cushion the effects. Chaudhury gave the commendation while speaking…
New Telegraph.
Bureau De Change Operators Kick As CBN Restricts Forex Trading
The Bureau De Change (BDC) on Saturday kicked as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the operational mechanism for its segment of the market to trade foreign currencies in the country. Saturday Telegraph reports that the Apex Bank directed all BDCs operators in the country and the general public to trade foreign currencies at similar…
New Telegraph.
BBNaija All-Stars: Moment Bigge Televised Ike’s Plot To Get Ilebaye Disqualified (Video)
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All-Stars housemates were left in shock after Biggie televised how Ike Onyema was scattering Ilebaye’s clothes on the floor towards the bathroom area. Saturday Telegraph recalls that Ike and other male housemates had tried to get Ilebaye provoked so she can get her third and final strike by scattering her clothes…
New Telegraph.
A’Ibom: Group Drums Support For Eno’s ARISE Agenda
…vows to spread messages to rural communities. Determined to ensure the success of the ARISE Agenda, the blueprint of the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno for the overall development of the state, a vibrant socio-political group, the Arise Ambassadors was on Saturday inaugurated with the mandate to take the message to the…
New Telegraph.
BBNaija All-Stars: Doyin Confronts Venita For Being Aware Of Ike’s Vile Act (Video)
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All-Stars housemate, Doyinsola David, better known as Doyin has confronted her fellow housemate, Venita after discovering that she was present when Ike scattered the clothes of Ilebaye. It would be recalled that Ike scattered Ilebaye’s clothes in an attempt to provoke her into receiving a third strike and disqualified from the…
New Telegraph.
Asllani’s Bullet Bags Bronze Medal For Sweden
Sweden beat Australia 2-0 to clinch the third spot at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Sydney. The Swedes won their fourth Bronze Medal at the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals by defeating the tournament co-hosts at Stadium Australia. Sweden dominated possession in the lively first half, applying pressure through Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius in attack….
New Telegraph.
Niger Coup: ECOWAS May Cease To Exit If Military Invasion Fail – Experts Warn
If the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is unable to restore democratic governance in the Republic of Niger, stakeholders and academics have warned that the organisation may no longer exist. As they did so, they built up support for ECOWAS’ decision to consider using force to topple the military junta that has taken…
New Telegraph.
Tottenham’s Lloris Rejects Lazio Move
It has been reported that Tottenham goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris has rejected the opportunity to join Lazio this summer. Spurs were willing to let the Frenchman leave on a free transfer, with the goalkeeper’s time at the club now coming to an end. But the French veteran has chosen not to join the Roman side despite…
New Telegraph.
Tinubu, NLNG Board Meet Over Leveraging Gas Resources For Economic Growth
President Bola Tinubu and the management of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) on Friday meet at the presidential villa in Abuja to discuss the country’s intention to transit into gas usage from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol or fuel. The NLNG board Chairman and king of the Nembe Kingdom, Edmund Daukuru,…
New Telegraph.
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