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Notorious Lagos drug baron Temo apprehended after fierce gun battle
From Godwin Tsa Abuja After hours of gun duels, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) subdued hoodlums working for a wanted drug baron, Alhaji Suleiman Jimoh (also known as Temo), who was subsequently arrested. The 57-year-old Jimoh (alias Olowoidiogede), who for many years has cultivated an image of invincibility, is the overall …
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Orji Kalu, most reliable businessman I ever met – Apostle Alozie
An Abia-based cleric, Apostle Chuks Alozie, has announced Forbes-rated international businessman and astute politician, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the most reliable businessman he has ever met. Addressing participants at the NYFC annual business seminar for young entrepreneurs held in Abuja on Tuesday, the cleric used the eminent businessman as an inspirational example of the …
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Akwa Ibom: Education commissioner lauds governor’s wife’s commitment to students
From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, has expressed her appreciation to the wife of the state governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, for her partnership in the education sector of the state. Etiebet, while fielding questions from newsmen on Wednesday, lauded the state governor for the payment of …
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Sen Dickson urges youths to shun violence
FORMER Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson has urged youths in the Niger Delta to shun violence in the planned protests. He said they can express their grievances without violence and destruction of property. “A peaceful demonstration is possible. Violence and destruction of property is not necessary. Your voices will be heard without resort …
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SGF, NSA, Ministers hold emergency meeting over planned protest
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, is currently meeting with ministers to address the planned nationwide protest over the nation’s economic woes. Daily Post reports that the conference, which is taking place behind closed doors, is attended by all 40 ministers from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Per the report, some of …
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KSUSTA lauds Kebbi gov for increasing monthly allocation
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The management of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA), has commended the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, for increasing their monthly allocations from N5 million to N15 million. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university, Mallam Mustapha Mansur Ango, stated this in a statement made …
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Tensions high as protests loom over rising cost of living
From Fred Itua, Abuja Leaders from the North and South, on Wednesday, urged youths and other Nigerians who plan to participate in the highly-anticipated nationwide protests to abandon the idea. The leaders said that all across the world no meaningful progress is ever recorded through violent protests or otherwise. The leaders, who are members of …
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BSUTH sets up cancer implementation committee
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The management of Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) has set up a Cancer Implementation Committee to work out modalities to quickly establish a cancer treatment centre in the state. The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Stephen Hwande, while briefing newsmen in Makurdi on Monday, said the committee was set up …
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Court sentences three to life imprisonment for gang-raping deaf woman
From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi A Kebbi State High Court 7, presided by Justice Shamsudeen Jafar, has sentenced Amiru Sani, Aliyu Umar and Bashar Dan-Inno, to life imprisonment for gang-raped an 18-year-old married deaf woman. Their offences of criminal conspiracy and rape are punishable under sections 259 and section 60 of the Kebbi State Penal Code …
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Digital Boot Camp: Journalists gear up for online safety
By Damiete Braide, Lagos A diverse group of journalists, activists, and civil society organisations from across Africa convened in Lagos for a landmark two-day hybrid workshop organised by the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJN). With the rapidly evolving digital landscape presenting both opportunities and threats, the workshop, themed ‘Digital Security and Resilience’, aimed to …
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Chief Whip: Southern Borno Protest Ndume’s Removal
The supporters of the former Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, Sen. Ali Ndume, on Wednesday, stormed the Unity Fountain in Abuja to register their displeasure over his removal from office. New Telegraph had last week reported that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announced the removal of Ndume from his position as the Chief Whip of…
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Kwara To Partner With Institute Of Leather Science To Grow MSMSE
Kwara State Government has lauded the efforts and achievements of the Institute of Leather Science and Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, towards the development of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMSE) in the State and Nigeria at large. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, who gave the commendation during a courtesy…
The post Kwara To Partner With Institute Of Leather Science To Grow MSMSE first appeared on New Telegraph.
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St. Ives Hospital Opens Ultra Modern 42-Bed Festac Branch
One of Nigeria’s fastest-growing hospital groups and renowned fertility experts, St. Ives Hospital has opened a new, ultra-modern branch at FESTAC, Lagos. The new hospital branch was declared open on Sunday, July 1, 2024, by the Group Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Babatunde Okewale. Also attendant at the event were members of the hospital’s…
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Why I Stopped Playing Female Character – Josh2funny
Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chibuike Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has revealed why he stopped playing his famous female character, “Mama Felicia” in skits. Speaking on ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Josh explained that he quit the character because h********* men were making advances at him. He stated that he was appalled by their…
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My Mom Was A Baddie – Davido
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his late mom, Veronica Hailey Imade Adeleke, was a “baddie.” The 30BG singer disclosed this while remembering his late mother in a recent post on his official Instagram page. Sharing a picture of his late mom in her academic regalia, the singer wrote:…
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Tree Planting: Emir Sanusi Caution Against Allowing Kano To Become Desert
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said while signifying the high importance of Tree Planting by everybody, cautioned Kano Indigents against allowing the State to Become Desert. The Emir, reminded the State residents of how they suffered excessive hits that nearly crippled the general activities of the Citizens, saying that was enough lessons for…
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Tinubu Hails Shettima’s Wife In Promoting Govt Initiatives On Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated Hajiya Nana Shettima in commemoration of her birthday. According to a press release issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President joined family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the wife of the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the special occasion of her birth anniversary. The President commended Hajiya Nana…
The post Tinubu Hails Shettima’s Wife In Promoting Govt Initiatives On Birthday first appeared on New Telegraph.
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Ekwunife, Ubah, Obidigwe Hail Tinubu Over Signing Of S’East Dev Commission Bill
The trio of Sen Uche Ekwunife, Sen Ifeanyi Ubah and Hon Chinedu Obidigwe former representative of Anambra East and West Federal Constituency have described the signing of the South East Development Commission Bill Into Law by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu as a boost to the socioeconomic development of the area. In separate statements from them,…
The post Ekwunife, Ubah, Obidigwe Hail Tinubu Over Signing Of S’East Dev Commission Bill first appeared on New Telegraph.
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Sokoto Yoruba Community Calls For Restraint Against Nationwide Protest
The Yoruba community in Sokoto State has called for restraint against plans by some youths across the country to embark on nationwide protests over the state of the economy. This is contained in a press statement signed by the President General of the Yoruba community in the state, Chief James Olorunfemi, and made available to…
The post Sokoto Yoruba Community Calls For Restraint Against Nationwide Protest first appeared on New Telegraph.
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Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kidnap Six Persons In Anambra
…Collect N75 Million At Awka Dubai Estate. No fewer than six persons were reportedly kidnapped by suspected Fulani Herdsmen at Dubai Estate in Awka Capital City in the last three weeks. It was equally gathered that four out of the six victims paid a total of N 75 million as ransom before they were released….
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