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FG Working On Recruiting More Armed Forces To Battle Insecuirty – Yar’Adua
A federal lawmaker representing Katsina Central senatorial district , Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua has said the Federal Government is working on recruiting more security personnel to battle the rising crime rates in the country. Yar’adua who lamented over the number of security agencies and the state of security in the nation while speaking on Channels TV…
New Telegraph.
Inflation Cruises Higher To 31.70% In February 2024
Nigera’s inflationary pressure sustained an upward trend in February, settling at 31.70 per cent relative to January’s inflation figure of 29.90 per cent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report. On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 9.79% points higher compared to the rate recorded in February 2023, which was 21.91%….
New Telegraph.
‘Eye Can See’ 2024: NEPL/SEPLAT JV Reaffirms Commitment To Quality Health Care
The NEPL/Seplat Energy JV has kicked off the 2024 edition of the Eye Can See initiative, one of its flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) in Benin, Edo State. The event, which took place at the Palace of the Oba of Benin, is designed to provide free optical treatment at all levels to members of the…
New Telegraph.
Insecurity: We Must Track Terrorism Financing, Block Loopholes – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), General Christopher Musa, has tasked the relevant agencies of government on the urgent need to track sources of terrorism financing, in a bid to check kidnapping, banditry and other security challenges besetting the nation. He further noted that all the loopholes that encourage oil…
New Telegraph.
Orji Kalu Extols Virtues Of Late Olubadan, Balogun
Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II. Kalu, who is the Ashipa Seriki Mayegun of Ibadanland, acknowledged the robust contributions of the late monarch…
New Telegraph.
Late Olubadan Was An Incorruptible Monarch – Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun as a monarch with “an impeccable record of incorruptible leadership”. Obasanjo who expressed shock and sadness over the passing of the Oba Balogun said the monarch left an enviable quality, which clearly stood him out among his peers. The former President…
New Telegraph.
Abuja Lawyer Arraigned For Refusing To Pay Commercial S3x Worker
A 26-year-old lawyer named Ekunife Emmanuel from Jahi in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was on Wednesday dragged to court for allegedly refusing to pay a prostitute. Emmanuel was accused of breaking the law by not paying her, hurting her, and causing trouble in the environment. New Telegraph reports that the problem started when the…
New Telegraph.
Rivers Commissioner Of Works Resigns From Fubara’s Cabinet
The Commissioner for Works in Rivers State, George-Kelly D. Alabo on Thursday resigned from his position. In a statement addressed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the former commissioner cited his recent appointment by President Bola Tinubu as the Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency(BCDA) as his reason for resigning. New Telegraph had earlier reported that President…
New Telegraph.
PMS: Stakeholders Deplore $162M Charges on Importation
Stakeholders in oil and gas sector have risen to challenge the full dollarization of petroleum product importation, saying that the N226 billion ($162 million) charged yearly by agencies in the maritime industry is responsible for the hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Findings revealed that Nigeria consumed 16.2 million tonnes yearly,…
New Telegraph.
Champions League Quarter-Final Draw Confirmed
The draw for this year’s Champions League quarter-final has been conducted today March 15, 2024, at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, was tasked with picking the balls. Arsenal will take on Bayern Munich, while Atletico Madrid play Borussia Dortmund. Holders Manchester City have been drawn…
New Telegraph.
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