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Edugate: N3bn Just For National Register Verification Outrageous – Obi
Former candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election Mr Peter Obi, said the N3 billion approved by President Bola Tinubu just for the verification of the national register of the poor could have been directed towards actual poverty alleviation. Obi on his X-handle platform on Wednesday added that the amount is…
New Telegraph.
Jebba Community Urges Kwara Govt To Pay Monarch’s 21-Year Outstanding Salary
…Decry successive Govt’s refusal to comply with court ruling The people of Jebba community in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State have cried foul over the non-payment of the salary and emoluments of their traditional ruler, Oba AbdulKadir Alabi Adebara, by successive governments since the monarch ascended the throne of his forefathers in 2003…
New Telegraph.
Ibadan Explosion: Arapaja Sympathizes With Victims
The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, has sympathized with the families of the victims of the explosion which occurred in the Bodija area of Ibadan, Tuesday evening, describing it as devastating and heart-shattering. Ambassador Arapaja also sympathizes with the Oyo State government under the leadership of Engr…
New Telegraph.
Obi Wants Tinubu, Shettima To Halt Foreign Trips To Tackle Insecurity
Former Anambra State Governor Mr Peter Obi wants President Bola Tinubu, his vice Kashim Shettima and other government officials, to stop all forms of foreign trips until the security challenges facing the country are dealt with. Obi in his X-handle platform on Wednesday, condemned the spate of terror attacks, banditry, kidnappings and violence spreading through…
New Telegraph.
Ibadan Explosion: Oyo Govt Sets Up Situation Room, Reels Out Emergency Numbers
Following Tuesday’s loud explosion that wrecked havoc in some parts of Bodija, Ibadan area of Oyo State, leading to the death of two persons and injury sustained by 77 persons, the state government in its swift efforts to coordinate necessary response has set up an emergency situation room. The blast which occured around 8 p.m….
New Telegraph.
Obasanjo, Amosun, Others Felicitate Yemi Kolapo As New Iyalode Musulumi Of Egbaland
Prominent Nigerians have continued to congratulate and extol the virtues of the Publisher of The Point Newspapers, Dr. Lateefat Oyeyemi Kolapo, who was at the weekend installed as the new Iyalode Musulumi of Egbaland. Describing the installation as an endorsement of her strength and character, the eminent personalities, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo; a former…
New Telegraph.
Fire Guts Popular Abuja Supermarket
Goods worth millions of Naira were destroyed as fire gutted some sections of the popular shopping mall in the Gwarinpa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. New Telegraph reports that the fire began at about 4;13 am, on Wednesday, from the uppermost floor of the supermarket, the packing stores, down to the staircases…
New Telegraph.
Blessing CEO Sues Prankster Over Fake Arrest
Controversial Nigeria relationship therapist, Blessing CEO has sued prankster Untouchable over his recent prank arrest. New Telegraph reports that Blessing CEO was pranked by some content creators using some men dressed in a police outfit driving in a police van. According to reports, the prankstar and his self-acclaimed policemen accoasted Blessing while she was driving…
New Telegraph.
AFCON 2023: We Don’t Fear Super Eagles – Gradel
Max Alain Gradel, a winger for Cote d’Ivoire has said that the Elephants are feeling confident ahead of their matchup against the Nigerian Super Eagles. On Thursday, at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Jean-Alain Gasset’s team will play their fellow West Africans in an attempt to secure their second victory in the competition. READ ALSO: AFCON…
New Telegraph.
Broja Linked With Wolves Transfer
Wolves are considering a move for Armando Broja, whose future is likely to depend on whether Chelsea sign a striker this month or not. Mauricio Pochettino remains keen on bolstering his options up front, and according to reports Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran is the latest target to emerge alongside Victor Osimhen and Evan Ferguson….
New Telegraph.
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