Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 24th August 2023
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 24th August 2023 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Osun Govt Inaugurates Committee On Palliatives Distribution
…Denies rumours of sharing 3,000 bags of rice to politicians The Osun State government on Wednesday, inaugurated a standing committee charged with the responsibility of distributing palliatives to residents and vulnerable citizens of the State However, the State Government has denied the rumour that 3,000 bags of rice received as Palliatives from the Federal government…
New Telegraph.
We’ll Bring Lasting Solution To All Federal Roads – Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi has assured Nigerians that a permanent solution will be applied to put all federal roads in good condition to ameliorate the suffering faced by citizens during the rainy season. Umahi gave the assurance on Tuesday evening in Lokoja when in the company of the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello…
New Telegraph.
Deputy Senate President Extols Sultan Of Sokoto At 67
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has felicitated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar on the occasion of his 67th birthday. Senator Barau, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, described the Sultan of Sokoto as an untiring promoter of…
New Telegraph.
Reps To Review National Housing Fund Law
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday, said that the House would review the obsolete National Housing Fund Scheme Act of 1992 in line with the current realities in the country. He stated this while declaring open the investigative hearing organised by the House ad-hoc committee on the non-remittance of contributions…
New Telegraph.
Alleged Genital Disappearance: Police Warn Against Mob Attacts, Others In Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has warned residents against raising false alarms, mob actions and taking the law into their own hands over news of men’s missing genitals recently circulating on social media. This followed alarming cases of alleged removal of male genital (penis) organs by some unsuspecting persons in Keffi, Akwanga, Lafia and Nasarawa…
New Telegraph.
August Meeting: Amaka Obi Lauds Women’s Contributions In Idemili South, Anambra
Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi, the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, has lauded women of Idemili South and Anambra State for the roles they play in the development of the council area and Anambra in general. “The Council boss commended women during the annual August meeting at Oba in Idemili South Local…
New Telegraph.
NAWOJ Commends Mutfwang For Being Gender Sensitive By Appointing Women
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Plateau State Chapter has celebrated and commended the State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, for being gender sensitive by appointing women to serve in his administration. NAWOJ Plateau State chapter conveyed the commendation in a statement issued on Wednesday in Jos by its Chairman, Nene Dung and Secretary Mwuese…
New Telegraph.
AIG In Kwara, Urges Police To Let Constitution Be Their Guide
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 8 Headquarters, Lokoja, AIG Babatunde B. Ishola, has reiterated to men of the Kwara State Police Command that the Nigerian Constitution and other extant laws should be their guide in performing their lawful duty, warning that any duty discharged outside such would amount to illegal duty which is contrary…
New Telegraph.
Shareholder Asks Court To Set Aside Order Halting FBN Holdings’ AGM
A shareholder of FBN Holdings Plc, Sunday Aborisade, has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to set aside the interim order restraining the firm from going ahead with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held on 15th August 2023. The request to set aside the interim order was contained in Aborisade’s motion seeking…
New Telegraph.
Prepaid Meter: Upgrade Before Nov 2024, NERC Urges Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has again urged Nigerians to update their prepaid meters, warning that from November 2024, they may not be able to recharge their prepaid meters. It stated that the update will neither affect the units in the customer’s meter nor make the meter run faster than usual. In a statement…
New Telegraph.
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