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Benue Records 13 Lassa Fever Deaths, 725 Suspected Cases, 55 Confirmed Cases
…As 256 suspected measles outbreak hits five LGAs, 31 cases confirmed The Benue State government on Tuesday said the state has recorded 13 Lassa Fever deaths, 725 suspected cases and 55 confirmed cases of the disease in the last five months in nine local government areas of the state. This is just as four infected…
New Telegraph.
UAE Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerians, Throws Doors Open After 2-Year’s Prohibition
…Emirates may resume flights to Nigeria after two-year spat Two years after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and automatically rejected pending visa applications, the Nigerian government and of the UAE have announced the resumption of visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the UAE. A joint announcement by…
New Telegraph.
Adamawa Police Arrest MACBAN Chairman For Extorting N2.4m
The Adamawa State Police Command has said its operatives have arrested the State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Jaoji Isa for extorting the sum of N2.4 million from a member of the public. A statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said the suspect…
New Telegraph.
Saraki Eulogises Obasanjo At 87
Former Senate president and former governor of Kwara State, Sen. Bukola Saraki has congratulated former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 87th birthday anniversary. Joining a host of other world leaders, Saraki in a statement issued via his verified X handle eulogised the former president whose birthday is on Tuesday, March 5, saying he has been…
New Telegraph.
World Obesity Day: UI Launches Campus Obesity Network
The University of Ibadan through the University Health Service commemorated World Obesity Day 2024, using the occasion to disseminate the findings of a study on: “Temporal Trends in Overweight, Obesity and Chronic Disease Risks among Adolescent and Young Adults. According to the management of the institution, the project is a ten-year review of pre-admission and…
New Telegraph.
FCT-IRS Do-It-Yourself Tax Platform To Meet Revenue Targets
FCT-IRS Initiatives Do-It-Yourself Tax Platform To Meet Revenue Targets Caleb Onwe Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) on Tuesday said it has discarded the analogue paperwork for taxpayers, introducing a platform to enable do-it-yourself processes to meet revenue targets. New Telegraph gathered that the e-portal came, following ministerial directives to FCT-IRS to…
New Telegraph.
Seven Internet Fraudsters Jailed In Ogun, Oyo
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction and sentencing of seven Internet fraudsters to various jail terms. According to Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity, in a release made available to New Telegraph, the convicts: Adio Peter Olakunle, Adebanjo Oluwafemi Samuel, Ezekiel Papi Kolawole, Lukman Olakunle…
New Telegraph.
Jane Mena, Husband Welcome Second Child
Popular Nigerian dancer and social media influencer, Jane Mena has shared a heartwarming video as she welcomes her second child with her husband, Mr Plies. Taking to her Instagram page, Janemena shared a lovely video of her family, thanking God for another gift and a safe delivery. The video she shared showed how her family grew…
New Telegraph.
Video Of Mr Ibu’s Body Leaving Mortuary For Burial Surface Online
The remains of the late Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, have been moved from the hospital to his hometown in Enugu State for burial. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the veteran actor died of cardiac arrest on Saturday, March 2, at the age of 62. In a viral clip…
New Telegraph.
JUST-IN: Binance Leaves Nigerian Market, Ends Services In Local Currency
Following the ongoing dispute over regulations in Nigeria, a cryptocurrency giant, Binance Holdings Limited has announced its plan to stop its operation in Nigeria and no longer offer services for the naira, the country’s fiat currency. New Telegraph reports that this is coming barely 24 hours after the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes…
New Telegraph.
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