Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 19th January 2024
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AFCON 2023: Okocha Reacts To Super Eagles Victory
Reacting to the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigerian football icon, Austin J J. Okocha has said the outcome has given the Super Eagles a strong chance to proceed from Group A to the knockout phase. When Okocha visited the Stade Olympique Ouattara on…
New Telegraph.
Bayelsa Electoral Dispute: IRM Calls On Ijaws To Pay Attention To Political Spending
The Ijaw Renaissance Movement (IRM) has called on Bayelsans and Ijaws both at home and abroad to pay attention to the unbecoming political spending in the state, saying it is the cause of Bayelsa’s glaring underdevelopment. This was as the group called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to monitor an alleged 50…
New Telegraph.
Group Presents Items, Conducts Medical Screening For Belegete IDPs In C’River
A coalition of notable individuals from the northern region of Cross River State under the umbrella of Who is Who of Cross River North, has renewed its commitment to supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Belegete area of the state. The group comprising Chief Dorn Cklaimz Enamhe, Prof John Undie, Dr Isaac Ishamali, Dr Mary…
New Telegraph.
Eno’s Aide Calls For Nat’l Integration, Commends US Govt
The Special Assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Social Reorientation, Mr Aniekeme Finbarr has commended the efforts of the United States Mission in Nigeria in advancing good causes, investing in critical sectors and deliberately fostering national unity and cohesion. Finbarr made the commendations while speaking to journalists at the Victor Attah International…
New Telegraph.
Abuja Kidnappings: Its No Longer Going To Be Business As Usual – Wike
Following the recent kidnapping in Abuja, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has declared that it would, henceforth, no longer be business as usual for kidnappers. Wike who spoke on Friday when he commenced confidence-building visits to area councils in the FCT said that informants for the bandits would not be allowed…
New Telegraph.
Aree Of Iree Stool: Ruling Houses Fume Over Whitepaper Nullifying Installation Process
The ruling houses in Iree, Boripe North Local Government, Osun State has frowned at the recently released white paper on Aree of Iree stool, urging the people of the town to remain calm in the face of provocation while boasting that the white paper can not stand the test of time in the face of…
New Telegraph.
Shun Corrupt Practices, Respect Fundamental Human Rights – AIG Charges Police Officers
The officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have been charged to discharge their duty diligently with a view to curtail kidnapping and other related security challenges for socio-economic activities to thrive in the states. The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, AIG Lawal Abubakar Daura, gave…
New Telegraph.
Gunmen Storm Army Estate In Abuja, Kidnap Two
Kidnappers on Thursday night were said to have defied security surveillance at the Nigerian Army Post Housing Scheme, in Kurudu, allegedly kidnapping 2 persons. A resident at the estate who pleaded anonymity said the gunmen stormed the ‘ secured ‘ estate and picked up the wife of one Barrister Cyril Adikwu and his in-laws. The…
New Telegraph.
Nasarawa Guber: Violent Protests Hit Lafia As S’Court Affirming Gov Sule’s Election
Violent protest on Friday erupted in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital following the Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule as the duly elected Governor of the state. The supreme court in Abuja had in a judgement delivered on January 19, dismissed the appeal filed by candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP),…
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Mohbad’s Lawyer Slams Father N200m Lawsuit For Defamation
The lawyer of the late Nigeria Afrobeat singer, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has reportedly sued the late singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, for defamation of character. New Telegraph recalls that Mr Joseph, in a recent interview with TVC, stated that he was shocked when they said Mohbad had a thumbprint will, whereas he is…
New Telegraph.
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