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target=_blank>Lagos reaffirms commitment to creative industry, awards scholarships to 9 students
By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to nurturing young artistic talent and developing the state’s creative industry through targeted initiatives and youth empowerment programmes. This reaffirmation came at the grand finale of the 2025 EKO Schools Arts & Crafts Competition, themed “My Lagos, My Art.” The event, which showcased outstanding creativity
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target=_blank>Anambra guber: Int’l observers task INEC, security agencies on transparency
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN II) has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and security agencies on transparency and fairness They also stressed the need for non-statutory security outfits, like vigilantes, for election security roles. EU-SDGN II
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target=_blank>FG, others to explore Foods, Culture Fest for economic growth
By Henry Uche The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has assured that the upcoming Maiden Nigerian Foods & Culture Festival (NFCF) would showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage, attract local and foreign investors and boost the economy. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa,
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target=_blank>Why we launched Solar for Health Project in Ogun – Gov Abiodun
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, says his administration decided to adopt and launch the Solar-for-Health Project to reduce the heavy cost of powering healthcare facilities throughout the state. The governor equally disclosed that the project was adopted to make clean, reliable, renewable and sustainable solar power available to the state-owned
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target=_blank>We’ve spent 10 years without graduation, UNIJOS dental students lament
From Jude Owuamanam Jos Dental students of the University of Jos have lamented that the inability of the university authorities to secure accreditation for the dentistry department has made them endless students of the university. Speaking at a press briefing at the NUJ Press Centre in Jos on Friday, the students under the aegis of
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target=_blank>Kaduna: Pastor murdered by gunmen, 20 abducted
A pastor named Yahaya Kambasya has been reportedly murdered by gunmen, who abducted 20 others in Farin Dutse, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to reports, the bandits invaded the community early on Tuesday, kidnapping members of the United Church of Christ in Nigeria (UCCN) during the raid. Amos Kiri, the National President
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target=_blank>FHA deepens partnership with private developers, targets 10,000 new homes in FCT by 2027
From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger collaboration with private developers to accelerate affordable housing delivery in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of a broader plan to deliver 10,000 new housing units before 2027. This pledge came as the FHA, in partnership with BAM Projects
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target=_blank>Conflict-Related SGBV: Journalists urged to prioritize dignity, safety, wellbeing of survivors
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Journalists reporting Conflict-Related Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) have been advised to develop survivor-centered reports that prioritize their dignity, safety, wellbeing and also profer solutions to their situations. This call was made during a 2-Day Media training workshop on “Conflict-Related Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Prevention through Journalism” which held
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target=_blank>Why Vinicius won’t be punished for El Clásico bust-up – Xabi Alonso
By Seyi Babalola Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso clarified that there is “no Vini Jr case” and praised winger Vinícius Júnior for his transparency with the team. According to a Fabrizio Romano post on Friday, ” Alonso said, ‘There’s no Vini Jr case, it’s all clarified. “Vini spoke in front of all of us on
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target=_blank>Respect court judgment fully, Action Alliance tells INEC
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Action Alliance (AA) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review its decision on its level of compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital which ordered the commission to recognize all the members of the National Executive Committee (NEC)
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target=_blank>Falana Faults Tinubu’s Reversal Of Pardon List
Following the reversal of the presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu, a human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has described the exercise as embarrassing and poorly handled. New Telegraph recalls that President Bola Tinubu had, last two weeks, approved clemency for 175 inmates under the constitutional prerogative of mercy. However,…
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target=_blank>Climate Justice: GIFSEP Trains Women In Renewable Energy
…As 85 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Electricity The Green Innovation and Social Empowerment for Peace (GIFSEP) has taken a significant step towards promoting climate justice by training women in renewable energy. The Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), Michael Terungwa David, at the Empowering Women Voices for Renewable Energy…
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target=_blank>BAT Group Seeks Inclusive Empowerment In APC
The Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to review the party’s reward system to ensure that loyal members are recognised and empowered for their contributions to the party’s achievements. Atoyebi noted that party members who worked tirelessly to ensure the APC‘s victory…
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target=_blank>Gratuities: KWSG Sets Up Two Cittees To Pay LG, State Pensioners
Kwara State Government has appointed two committees comprising mainly technocrats and Labour leaders to verify the existing gratuities’ records at the state and local government levels and clear pensioners to receive their dues on the basis of when they retired from the civil service. The eight-person committee for the state gratuities is headed by the…
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: APC, PDP Throw Jabs Over Adeleke’s Screening, Performance Record
Political hostilities have returned to Osun State as two major political parties are throwing jabs at each other ahead of the August 8, 2026, gubernatorial election. Adeleke, who many insinuated to have been making moves to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party primaries, was screened at the PDP National Secretariat,…
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target=_blank>Otti Reaffirms Support For Culture, Creative Economy At Talent Hunt
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting culture, arts, and the creative economy as a vital tool for youth empowerment and economic growth. Speaking at the grand finale of the Abia Beyond Creativity Talent Hunt, Governor Otti described the initiative as a flagship program of the present administration…
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target=_blank>Labour Journalists Seek Homegrown Solutions To Tackle Poverty, Inequality
The Labour Correspondents Association of Nigeria (LACAN) has called for stronger domestic resource mobilisation and fair labour practices to confront the twin challenges of poverty and inequality in the country. Acting National Chairman of LACAN, Patrick Abulu, made this call at the 2025 Annual Labour Conference in Abuja, themed “Improving Internal Resource Mobilisation for Financing…
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target=_blank>Adeleke Reaffirms Commitment To Grassroots Governance
…Says Devt Must Begin From Bottom Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has restated his administration’s commitment to building development from the grassroots, insisting that genuine progress can only be achieved when communities at the local level are empowered and involved in governance. Speaking through Dr Biyi Odunlade, Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs,…
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target=_blank>Lamido Asks Court To Halt PDP National Convention
Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has dragged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order to stop the November 15 National Convention. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the convention is billed to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, between November 15 and 16 for the…
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target=_blank>APGA Uncovers APC Plots To Present Fake Members
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State on Thursday said it has uncovered a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC ) to use fake members of its party who are members of the APC to claim that APGA members defected to APC. This was as the party said out of the 50…
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