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Strike: SSANU reveals condition for calling off industrial action
By Kachi Ekile The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has revealed the condition for calling off its strike following non-payment of four-month salaries. While appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim shared that the union will halt its industrial action when members confirm the payment of owed salaries. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Blackout in North: Defence minister directs CDS to provide security for electricity tower repairs
By Seyi Babalola The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to provide security for the repair of the electricity tower. The instruction is in conformity with the directives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is very concerned about this development on the recent collapse of the grid due …
The Sun Nigeria.
How we’ll grow diaspora inflows from $600m to $1bn monthly –Cardoso
From Uche Usim, Washington, DC As a major step towards solving Nigeria’s foreign exchange insufficiency, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has not only set an ambitious target of $1 billion in monthly diaspora remittances (up from the current $600 million), he has designed a pathway to achieving it. The …
The Sun Nigeria.
Iwuanyanwu: Bridge-building patriot
Ray Ekpu 08079221179 (sms) E-mail: nimitobe@gmail.com Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu got admitted into the octogenarian club on Sunday September 4 and various groups stood up to salute him. Christians, moslems, journalists, footballers, politicians, students and unnamed beneficiaries of his philanthropy broke into song and dance for the man who had touched their lives in pleasant ways. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Why West Ham Penalty against Man Utd was awarded – Premier League reveals
By Seyi Babalola The Premier League has revealed why West Ham received a penalty in their 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday. Referee David Coote did not give the penalty after Matthijs De Ligt collided with Danny Ings. However, VAR Michael Oliver asked Coote to evaluate the event on the pitchside monitor. Jarrod Bowen …
The Sun Nigeria.
I’m now richer than politicians, oil moguls, says Burna Boy
By Seyi Babalola Burna Boy, a popular Afrobeat musician, has revealed that he is now richer than most Nigerian politicians and oil tycoons he formerly admired. He made this known in a post on his Instagram story on Saturday, while advising his followers not to underestimate those who are younger than them. Revealing his financial …
The Sun Nigeria.
Edo governor-elect Okpebholo promises judicious use of resources
From Fred Itua, Abuja Edo State governor-elect Monday Okpebholo, over the weekend, criticised the outgoing administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki, following media reports attributed to its agents about purported plans to secure a $45 million loan from the Chinese Government. In a statement made available in Abuja by Senator Okpebholo’s office and signed by his …
The Sun Nigeria.
NDLEA intercepts US, Europe-bound drugs in shoe soles, N16.6b opioids at seaports
From Godwin Tsa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large consignments of opioids concealed in the soles of shoes and hair attachments heading to the United States, United Kingdom, and Cyprus at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, and three courier companies in the state. In another successful operation, the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Atiku to FG: My policy document has solution to blackout
By Seyi Babalola Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, stated on Saturday that his policy document,’my covenant with Nigerians,’ has the most proactive approach for tackling Nigeria’s recurrent power outage. Atiku decried the blackout across Nigeria’s southeast, northwest, and northeast. He added the ministry and ministries in charge of handling the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Helicopter crash: We’re yet to locate black box, other critical components – NSIB
By Chinelo Obogo The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that despite extensive search efforts, no critical components such as the black box, Flight Data Recorder (FDR), or Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) – have yet been located, following the October 24, 2024, crash involving a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation, with registration …
The Sun Nigeria.
Road Blockage For Socials, Religion Activities Illegal – Lagos Taskforce
Share…Vows to bring defaulters to book The Lagos State Taskforce has read the riot act to Lagosians who block streets and occupy parts of the road to host parties, social gatherings, and religious events, causing inconvenience to other residents and motorists. The Lagos State-inspired police regiment in a statement on Tuesday issued the desist order,…
New Telegraph.
Otu Presents N498bn As 2025 Budget
ShareCross River State governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu has presented 2025 appropriation bill tagged: “Budget of Sustainable Growth,” to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Otu presented N498 billion with capital expenditure gulping N328 billion (66%) while recurrent expenditure will takeN170 billion (34%) with infrastructure taking N100 billion. The infrastructure is followed…
New Telegraph.
Guber Poll: Group Alleges REC’s Fraternity With APC, Demands Redeployment
ShareA political pressure group, Ondo Youth League, Action for Credible and Transparent Elections, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to redeploy Resident Election Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, MrsOluwatoyin Babalola, to allow for unbiased conduct of the November 16 governorship election. The group which staged a protest at INEC headquarters in Abuja…
New Telegraph.
Reps Task Bida Poly On Maintaining Standard
ShareThe House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education has advised the management of Federal Polytechnic Bida to maintain standards despite the challenges of competition from other institutions. The committee, gave the advice when the rector, Baba Aliyu Haruna, the bursar, Sidique Ma’arufu and other management staff appeared before it on Monday. The…
New Telegraph.
Tinubu Launches Emblem Appeal For 2025 Armed Forces
ShareNigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has launched the 2025 Armed Forces of Nigeria Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund. Tinubu who presided over the launch of the emblem at the State House thanked the Armed Forces for their role as the first line of defence in protecting the country. He also commended them for the recent…
New Telegraph.
Blackout: TCN To Restore Power To Northern Region In Five Days
ShareFollowing the blackout experienced in the Northern Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Tuesday assured that the ongoing repairs to the damaged transmission line will be completed by Sunday, November 3, 2024. The Managing Director of TCN, Sule Abdulaziz gave the assurance while updating Nigerians on its effort to restore electricity to the…
New Telegraph.
Kidnapped Catholic Priest: Abductors Demand N200m Ransom
Share…IGP Assures Of Safe Release The abductors of the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode on Tuesday demanded N200 million ransom for them to release him. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Rev Fr….
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Alex Ikwechegh: Politicians Lack Respect For Nigerians – Mr Macaroni
ShareFamous social media activist and skit maker, Debo Adebayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has said Nigerian politicians lack respect for Nigerians. According to him, this is because they have never been accountable to the people. Mr Macaroni made this known while reacting to a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, Alexander…
New Telegraph.
Jigawa Govt To Shut Down Schools Operating Without Official Upgrading
ShareThe Jigawa State Ministry of Education on Tuesday threatened to shut down private Junior and Senior Secondary schools operating without an official upgrading process from the Ministry. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Private Schools of the Ministry, Malam Musa A. Ya’u. READ ALSO Jigawa Gov Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage…
New Telegraph.
APC Mourns Deputy Director, Edegbo
ShareThe leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the tragic passing of Mr Isaiah Edegbo, a senior and respected staff member at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Edegbo died on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the…
New Telegraph.
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