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target=_blank>Culture, tourism key drivers of our economic expansion, says Gov. Otu
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State governor Senator Bassey Otu says culture and tourism are the key drivers of the economic expansion drive in the State. Governor Otu disclosed this on Monday while flagging off this year’s Ogoja Carnival in Ogoja Council Secretariat in Northern Cross River State. The governor who was represented
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target=_blank>A/ Ibom: Police mop up 179 guns, rescue 74 victims of human trafficking in 2025
From Isaac Job, Uyo Police in Akwa Ibom state has said that 179 guns were recovered from suspected criminals in the state while 74 victims of human trafficking in person were rescued in 2025 within the state . Addressing a press conference at the state Police Headquarters , Ikot Akpan Abia ,Uyo to mark the
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target=_blank>Senate: APC rises to 79 as PDP loses two Rivers Senators to ruling party
From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday further consolidated its dominance in the Senate following the defection of two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators from Rivers State, raising the ruling party’s strength in the 109-member chamber to 79 senators. The defectors are Senator Allwell Onyesoh, who represents Rivers East Senatorial District
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target=_blank>Another Police Inspector commits suicide in Niger over link to arms dealing with bandits
Millions of naira traced to his personal account From John Adams, Minna A serving Police Inspector attached to the Niger State Government house, Minna has committed suicide after he was arrested over his alleged involvement in the supply of arms and ammunition to bandits and other Hoodlums in the state. The police inspector John Moses,
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target=_blank>Suspend Jan 1 implementation of Tax Reform Act, NBA urges FG
By Chinelo Obogo The Nigerian Bar Association has asked the Federal Government to immediately suspend the implementation of the Tax Reform Act. NBA’s president, Afam Osigwe said in a statement on Tuesday that the controversies that have emerged in relation Act raises concerns about the integrity, transparency, and credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process.
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target=_blank>NANS lauds Tinubu’s procurement reforms, backs BPP leadership
Warns detractors of BPP leadership The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday condemned what it described as a coordinated plot to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration through procurement-related allegations. In a press conference held in Abuja, NANS said it has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over the activities of a group
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target=_blank>Christmas: Chinese community hosts 2000 kids from low income families
…Award scholarships to 20 students By Chinelo Obogo As part of activities to mark the end-of-the-year, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos in collaboration with Chinese Industrial and Commercial Enterprises Association and Association of Chinese Women in Nigeria hosted a Christmas and New Year celebration for about 2,000 Nigerian children
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target=_blank>14 Nigerians, 6 foreigners rescued from blazing vessel along Calabar Channel
… One passenger declared missing From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Nigerian Navy on Monday night rescued 20 crew members as their vessel caught fire along the Calabar Channel in Cross River State. The Base Operations Officer, Lt.-Cdr Kelechi Ahunaya, disclosed this in a statement made available in Calabar. He said the vessel, a Motor Vessel
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target=_blank>Education reforms, strict monitoring, 1,000 teachers redeployed to classrooms earn NSUBEB Sule’s commendation – SSG
From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Kassim Mohammed Kassim, for what he described as remarkable reforms and renewed commitment to primary and junior secondary education in the state. Presenting the governor’s letter of commendation on
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target=_blank>NIN is your automatic tax ID – FIRS to Nigerians
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has declared that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has automatically become a tax ID for Nigerians. The development comes in the wake of conversations surrounding a provision of the tax laws mandating a Tax ID for bank account ownership. Speaking in a public awareness campaign on the new
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target=_blank>Kogi Commissioner Marks Birthday With Empowerment Drive
In a grand display of generosity and people-centred leadership, the Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Chief Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA, has marked his birthday with the commissioning of six solar-powered motorised boreholes in Yagba East Local Government Area of the state. The boreholes, strategically located across several communities, are expected…
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target=_blank>Dedication To Duty: Zulum Rewards Frontline Health Worker
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has rewarded a frontline health worker, Dr. Ishaku Dickson, with a fully furnished three-bedroom house in recognition of his dedication and selfless service to the people of Monguno and Borno State at large. Governor Zulum made the presentation on Monday night during a visit to Monguno. Earlier in the…
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target=_blank>Olubadan Felicitates Christians On Christmas Celebration
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), has felicitated with Christians across the world on the celebration of Christmas 2025. The goodwill message was contained in a press statement issued and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Ayoade Olugbemiga, and made available to New Telegraph in Ibadan….
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target=_blank>Banditry, Insecurity: FG Lacks Political Will To Tackle Menace – Kwankwaso
Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to effectively tackle the nation’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso made the allegation on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of…
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target=_blank>ICPC: 114 MDAs Failed To Submit Financial Reports To Oagf In 2025
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that 114 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) failed to submit their financial reports to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) in 2025, in violation of government financial regulations. The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu (SAN), made this known on Tuesday…
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target=_blank>Yuletide: WOHAN Visits Old People’s Home, Donates Items
In the spirit of the Christmas season and in furtherance of its commitment to community service and care for the elderly, a non-governmental organisation, Women in Out of Home Advertising Business (WOHAN), has visited the Old People’s Home in Yaba, Lagos, where it donated various food items and essential materials to the facility. The WOHAN…
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target=_blank>Kwara Gov To APC Stakeholders: I’m Interested In Building Legacies, Not Dynasty
Stakeholders and thought leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were on Monday evening presented with detailed data, figures and video evidence of the performance of the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration across Kwara State, as members of the State Executive Council took turns to outline achievements recorded in the last six years. Commissioner for Works, Engr….
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target=_blank>Prominent Catholic Priest, Muonso, Releases Christmas Message To Nigerians
As Christmas 2025 approaches, renowned Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Obimma Emmanuel, also known as Fr. Ebube Muonso, has called on Nigerians, leaders and citizens alike to show love and compassion to one another. Fr. Obimma, the Spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Anambra State, made the appeal on Monday, December 22, while…
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target=_blank>Avail Yourself In Forthcoming Headcount, Royal Father Urges Mbula Nation
The Mbula Nation in Adamawa State and beyond have been urged to participate in the forthcoming national headcount planned by the Federal Government. His Royal Majesty, Murum Bwaltam Biyapo, the Murum Mbula, made the call during the Mbula National Delegate Conference organized by the Mbula Community Leadership Forum at Central Primary School, Borrong, in Demsa…
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target=_blank>BREAKING: Six Rivers Reps Dump PDP For APC
The wave of defections continued on Tuesday as six members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting lawmakers are Dekor Robinson of Khana/Gokana, Bob Solomon of Ahoada East/Abua-Odual, Hart Cyril Godwin of Degema/Bonny, Obuzor Victor Chukwuemele of Ahoada West/Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni,…
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