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target=_blank>Cross River govt, Mesotho Group sign MoU for Calabar ultramodern market
The Cross River State Government has partnered with Mesotho Group for the construction of the Calabar Ultramodern International Market, a landmark project set to transform the city’s commercial landscape. The agreement, signed through a public-private partnership (PPP), represents a significant step toward modernizing trade infrastructure in the state. At the signing ceremony, the
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target=_blank>Enugu LG debunks alleged sanitation levy on teachers’ salaries
…Says capitation rate statutory From Felix Ikem, Nsukka Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State has explained that the planned deduction from December 2025 salaries of primary school teachers is legally called “Capitation rate” and not ‘Sanitation Rate’ as seen in the recent salary payment bank narration of Uzo-Uwani School teachers. The council explained
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target=_blank>Gov Mbah urges College of Nursing graduates to be good ambassadors
From Felix Ikem, Nsukka Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has urged graduates of the College of Nursing Science and Health Technology Nsukka (CNSHTN) to be good ambassadors of the college and the State wherever they find themselves. Mbah made the call in Nsukka on Friday during the maiden convocation ceremony of the college in which
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target=_blank>UPDATED: Court remands Ngige in prison over alleged fraud
From Godwin Tsa Abuja The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has remanded a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, at the Kuje Correctional Facility, Abuja. Justice Mariam Hassan ordered that Ngige, who was arraigned on an alleged corruption charge, will remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until Monday, when his
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target=_blank>Four national honours in four years: Dr Richard Nyong’s legacy of impact gains new national spotlight
In a moment that further cements his place among Nigeria’s most impactful private-sector leaders, Dr. Richard Nyong, Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lekki Gardens Group, has received his fourth major national recognition in four consecutive years, marking another milestone in a career defined by enterprise, innovation,
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target=_blank>Kalu celebrates Uzodinma on 67th birthday
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma on his 67th birthday. Kalu, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu,hailed the Imo governor for his remarkable strides in governance. He noted that Imo State, under
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target=_blank>Asake will perform – Wizkid opens up about having a wedding
By Seyi Babalola Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has stated that he would like his colleague Asake to play at his wedding. He informed Asake about this during their latest performance on Apple Music radio with DJ Tunez. Wizkid revealed that ‘Omo Ope’ made him a fan of Asake, but ‘Remember’
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target=_blank>Supreme Court affirms death sentence on Maryam Sanda, quashes Tinubu’s pardon
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja In a twist of faith, the Supreme Court has quashed the presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was in 2020 sentenced to death by hanging for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. In the exercise of his constitutional powers under section 175 of the 1999 constitution, President
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target=_blank>Ngige remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged corruption
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre by Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Ngige is facing a corruption charge and will remain at the correctional centre until Monday, when his bail application will be heard. The former minister is alleged to have
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target=_blank>Bank customers must submit tax ID to operate accounts – Oyedele
Nigerian banks will be obligated to request Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) from all taxable individuals and businesses before allowing full account operations starting from January 1, 2026. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this in a video posted on X on Thursday. The directive, outlined in Section
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target=_blank>Okpebholo Hails Uzodimma On Birthday, Praises Leadership Strides
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has congratulated the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a focused and results-driven leader. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the government and people of Edo State, Okpebholo commended Uzodimma for providing purposeful leadership, especially through the…
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target=_blank>BREAKING: Dangote Crashes Fuel Ex-Depot Price To N699 Per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its fuel ex-depot price from N828 to N699 per litre. This is a 15.58% cut. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the reduction to New Telegraph on Friday. Details later…
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target=_blank>Nigerian Govt, CBM Drive Nationwide Awareness, Grassroots Adoption Of CNG
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) has taken steps to strengthen public awareness, grassroots mobilisation, and nationwide education on the economic and environmental benefits of CNG. The initiative is a sequel to the Federal Government’s intensified efforts to transition Nigeria towards a more sustainable and inclusive energy future. The Chief Executive Officer of…
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target=_blank>Lagos Police Debunk Reports Of Gunmen Attack In Ajebo Community
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that armed men invaded Ajebo Community near Agbowa in Ikosi-Ejirin LCDA, attacking residents and looting properties. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi on Friday, the Command described the report as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic. According…
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E2%81%A9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bayelsa-govt-announces-ewhrudjakpos-death-declares-three-days-mourning-%25e2%2581%25a9 target=_blank>Bayelsa Gov’t Announces Ewhrudjakpo’s Death, Declares Three Days Mourning
Bayelsa State government on Friday announced the sudden death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo at the age of 60. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, said the Deputy Governor collapsed on Thursday while heading to a scheduled meeting in his office. He was immediately…
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target=_blank>AGRHYMET Leads Joint High-Level Mission To NiMet On Operationalization Of RCC-WAS
The Director General of AGRHYMET, Dr Issoufou Baoua, led a high-level delegation to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as part of the Joint Mission on the operationalisation of the Regional Climate Centre for West Africa and the Sahel (RCC-WAS). According to a statement from the NiMet Media Office, Abuja, Baoua was accompanied by the WMO…
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target=_blank>Skyrocket Airfares: FCCPC Deepens Investigation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has deepened its ongoing investigation into skyrocket pricing templates behind rates charged for tickets by some airlines. The Commission confirmed this update on Friday in a statement issued by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs. The investigation follows widespread concerns by the public over skyrocketing airfares…
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target=_blank>Wema Bank Unveils N120m Grand Prize Pool As 35 Teams Advance To Hackaholics Finale
Wema Bank has announced a N120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale following the emergence of 35 teams from regional pitch sessions that recorded 1,460 participants across seven cities in Nigeria. Announcing the prize structure, MD/CEO of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, disclosed that the N120 million will be awarded across several winning…
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target=_blank>S’Court Sets Aside FG’s Pardon For Maryam Sanda, Affirms Death Sentence
The Supreme Court, on Friday, set aside the pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of culpable homicide. The apex court, however, affirmed the death sentence that was handed to Maryam, who is the daughter-in-law of a former Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). An Abuja high court had, on January 27, 2020,…
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target=_blank>Firm To Train Journalists On Blue Economy Operations, Policy
First Mediacon Network Limited has resolved to organise a seminar to equip maritime journalists with the technical insight required to analyse policy decisions, market trends and operational performance within the nation’s blue economy. This year, training was organised to mark the 10th anniversary of the Annual Seminar for Maritime Journalists by the company, as key…
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