Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Monday 9th October 2023
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Subsidy: NLC Begins Negotiation With Jigawa Govt
Following the suspension of the nationwide strike by organized labour, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Jigawa State chapter has commenced negotiation with the state government on its demands to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy. The state Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Sanusi Alhassan Maigatari made this known while speaking to newsmen on the progress…
New Telegraph.
N87.4trn Debt: Stakeholders Frown At FG Excessive Borrowing
Following the release by the Debt Management Office (DMO) that Nigeria’s entire public debt stock was N87.4 trillion, stakeholders have called for greater restraint to reduce excessive borrowing at all levels of government. Recall that the June 30, 2023 report of the DMO consists of N54.1 trillion ($70.3 billion) in domestic debt and N33.3 trillion ($43.2…
New Telegraph.
Bolanle Raheem: Court Sentences ASP To Death For Murder
On Monday, a Lagos State High Court, sentenced Police officer, ASP Drambi Vandi, to death by hanging for killing Barrister Bolanle Raheem. New Telegraph recalls that Vandi shot Mrs Raheem dead in the presence of her husband while returning from church on Christmas Day last year at a Police checkpoint in Lagos. The Suspended Police…
New Telegraph.
Pastor, Wife, Children Kidnapped In Delta
Unidentified gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a pastor, Rev. Agbadamashi Emmanuel from the Anglican Church, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State along with his family. The Anglican priest, his wife, and their children were kidnapped on Friday, October 6 while traveling from Ughelli to the Uwheru community in Ughelli New Telegraph gathered that the…
New Telegraph.
ICYM: Finally, Sunday Igboho Regains Freedom In Benin
Two years after he was captured in the Republic of Benin, Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho has finally regained freedom. It would be recalled that Sunday Igboho was captured in Benin on July 20, 2021, while trying to travel to Germany. But on Sunday, the Yoruba self-determination in a video…
New Telegraph.
Certificate Saga: INEC Failed Nigeria, Judiciary Can Redeem It – Lawyer
A human rights activist and lawyer, Chukwudi Ezeobika, has lambasted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for not exercising due diligence in conducting a proper investigation into the information and certificates submitted to it by persons aspiring for public offices. The activist who spoke in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja, Kogi State, said…
New Telegraph.
eNaira Not Threat To Financial Stability – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked claims that the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the eNaira, is a threat to the nation’s financial stability. In a statement released on Monday, October 9, 2023, the CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, said that the reports were based on a “lack of understanding” of…
New Telegraph.
Kogi Guber: APC Chieftain Resigns Membership, Endorses AA Candidate
A former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ankpa Local Government Area of the Kogi State, Yahaya Ododo, has resigned his party membership ahead of the November 11 governorship election. Ododo who announced his resignation from the APC on Monday in Lokoja joined the Action Alliance (AA) barely one month to the gubernatorial…
New Telegraph.
Zlatan Gave My Music Career Life – Shallipopi
Fast-rising singer, Crown Uzama, better known as Shallipopi, has revealed the role Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile played in his music career. Shallipopi who took to his Instagram story on Sunday said Zlatan Ibile gave his music career “life” free of charge. READ ALSO: Mohbad’s Death: No evidence of Naira Marley’s involvement, counsel says. Mohbad: We…
New Telegraph.
NiMet Announces 3-Day Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Sunday predicted dust haze and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the nation. This was contained in NiMet’s Weather Outlook released in Abuja announcing the dust haze with a visibility range of 1km to 3km and localised visibility of less than or equal to 1, 000m was anticipated over the…
New Telegraph.
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