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Nigerian doctors outraged over bribery accusations in NBS report
From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Doctors and dentists under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) have denied allegations made by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) accusing them and other medical professionals of accepting bribes from patients in exchange for treatment. The NBS released a report stating that 42 per …
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Ndume: Ousted Chief Whip escapes suspension following removal
Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Following his removal as the Chief whip of the 10th Senate, Borno South Lawmaker Ali Ndume on Wednesday also escaped being suspended from the Red Chambers. Ndume was stripped from his position and replaced with Borno North Lawmaker, Tahir Monguno. The Senators took the decision over a statement Ndume made in a …
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UNIMED debunks corruption allegations against VC
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Authorities at Ondo State’s University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) have debunked allegations of corruption levelled against the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adesegun Fatusi, calling the accusations unfounded and baseless. On Tuesday, a group called the Coalition of Ondo State Indigenes Against Corruption (COIAC) staged a protest in Akure, alleging corruption by Professor Fatusi. …
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No plan to introduce environmental sanitation, movement restrictions in July — Lagos government
The Lagos State Government declared on Wednesday that it has not reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation and would not impose any mobility restrictions by July. Tokunbo Wahab, the Environment and Water Resources Commissioner indicated that the report’s authors are mischief makers who want to confuse citizens. This was contained in a statement by the ministry’s Director …
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UK rapper Stormzy, girlfriend Maya Jama announce split in joint statement
British rapper Stormzy and ‘Love Island’ star Maya Jama have announced their split in a joint statement released online. The couple who revealed that they both laughed while drafting the message added that they never expected they would ever announce a breakup. Stormy and Maya stated that the decision to let members of the public …
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Babcock Alumni partners with EASS for online fundraising platform
Babcock University Alumni Association (BUAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Education Advancement Support Services (EASS) to facilitate the creation of an online platform. This platform aims to engage alumni and donors, raising funds for the university. According to the terms of reference, EASS will implement and program the online platform, Konnect, on …
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Otti sacks 2 commissioners
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has reportedly sacked two of his commissioners for an undisclosed reason. The governor had about two months ago suspended the Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo, from office, also relieving his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Ukoha, of his appointment without adducing any reason. The sacked …
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Kogi: Ex-Governor Bello seeks indefinite adjournment of his case
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The legal theatrics between the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), continued Wednesday at the Abuja division of the Federal High Court where Bello asked the court to adjourn further proceedings on the money laundering charge against him indefinitely. In addition, Bello …
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Senate removes Ndume as Chief Whip, reveals replacement
Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Senate has sacked Borno South Senator Ali Ndume as the Majority Whip of the Senate and replaced him with Borno North Lawmaker, Tahir Monguno. The Lawmakers via voice votes further relieved Ndume from his position as the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation and announced that the Lawmaker will …
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Bauchí governor sacks chief security adviser
From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sacked his Chief Security Adviser, Ahmed Adamu Chiroma, with immediate effect. The development was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Ibrahim Mohammed Kashim. Chiroma was directed to hand over his duties to the Governor’s Chief Security Officer (CSO). …
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How Suspected EFCC Officer Threatened To Kill Me – Cee-C
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV star, Cynthia Nwadiora, better known as Cee-C has warned Lagos residents as she recounted how an alleged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer threatened her life. During a recent Instagram live session, Ceec-Cvnarrated how a man, who was said to be an EFCC officer, stopped her vehicle violently…
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President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, forwarded a letter to the Senate, seeking their approval to add ₦6.2 trillion to the ₦27.5 trillion 2024 budget. President Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter read during plenary by Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The letter shows the President seeks Senate approval for the withdrawal of ₦3.2…
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Stop Ditching Afrobeats For Amapiano, Rema Urges Colleagues
Popular Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has opened up on the need for Nigerian artists to maintain afrobeats’ culture to ensure the country’s dominance of the African music scene. New Telegraph reports that there has been a heavy infiltration of the South African genre, amapiano into the Nigerian music industry in recent…
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VeryDarkMan Shares Evidence People Have Against BLord
Renowned Nigerian activist, Martins Otse, better known as Verydarkman has shared evidence he has against bitcoin trader, Linus Williams, better known as BLord. New Telegraph had earlier reported that BLord was taken into custody by the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja on Tuesday, July 16. The billionaire was arrested on allegations against his companies of financing terrorism,…
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Lagos Govt Breaks Silence On Reintroduction Of Monthly Sanitation
The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has said it has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab who spoke in a statement issued the ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Kunle Adeshina…
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JUST-IN: Court Reinstates Shaibu As Edo Deputy Gov
Abuja Federal High Court presided over by Justice James Omotosho, on Wednesday, voided the impeachment of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. While delivering judgment, Justice Omotosho ordered that Shaibu be reinstated to office of the Deputy Governor of the State as the Edo State House of Assembly failed to comply with due…
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Open Defecation: UNILORIN Don Urges Resuscitation Of FEPA
The three tiers of government in Nigeria, in conjunction with the Management of Higher Institutions, have been called upon to create a clean, hygienic environment with zero tolerance for open defecation in order to promote public health. Professor Adenike Modinah Olatayo AbdulRaheem, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of…
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Hardship: Obi Opts For Solemn 63rd Birthday
Former candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election Mr Peter Obi, said his 63rd birthday on July 19, will be marked with personal reflection and thanksgiving to God for granting him life, good health and opportunity to contribute to the betterment of humanity. Obi in a statement on his X handle,…
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Saboteurs Descend On Port Harcourt Refinery To Prevent Resumption (Photos)
An oil and gas industry source has raised the alarm that there were serious attempts to sabotage the efforts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to get the Port Harcourt Refinery to resume operations. The source, who pleaded not to be named, on Wednesday, said there have been acts of vandalism within…
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Paris 2024: Success At Tokyo Games Not A Weight Of Pressure On Us – Wrestling Coach, Akor
At the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Team Nigeria secured two medals, with wrestler Blessing Oborududu clinching a silver medal in the women’s 68 kg freestyle wrestling event. In an interview with New Telegraph’s CHARLES OGUNDIYA, national women’s wrestling coach, Purity Akor, discussed the team’s ambitions for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, emphasizing their goal…
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