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‘I Invested My Blood, Sweat, Money In You’, Promoter EeZee Conceptz Tackles Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo

18.01.2025

Former manager of gospel artist, Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, has broken his silence after allegations of diversions of funds and withholding royalties levelled against him by the singer. LEADERSHIP recalls that a Federal High Court in Lagos had on Thursday ordered Onyedikachukwu’s arrest over claims of embezzling $345,000. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...

US-Based Philanthropist Seeks Govt, Private Sector Efforts To End Poverty In Nigeria

18.01.2025

A United States of America (USA) based philanthropist, Mrs Temitope Sonuga has canvased for a deliberate partnership between the government and the private sector to end the scourge of hunger and poverty in the country. This is coming just as she lamented the prevalence of the scourge which she said has eroded the dignity of...

PRSK Recognizes Njideka Akabogu As One Of Kenya’s Top PR Practitioners

18.01.2025

The Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) on Friday published its annual list of Top Public Relations Practitioners in Kenya. The list published in the organisation’s PR Digest publication highlighted the Regional Manager for East Africa at ID Africa, Njideka Akabogu, as one of the leading names in Public Relations in the country. This recognition...

Peter Obi Applauds Nigerians Recognized For Scientific Excellence

18.01.2025

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended six Nigerians recently listed among the 400 recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) by outgoing United States (US) President, Joe Biden. Saturday Telegraph reports that the PECASE is the highest U.S. government recognition for outstanding...

Kwara First Lady Seeks Access To Quality Education For Girl Child

18.01.2025

…As NGO distributes materials worth N50m to 700 students The First Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for equal access to quality education for every child, regardless of their socio-economic background. Ambassador AbdulRazaq made this appeal during a lecture titled “The Need for Girl-Child Education” at an event organised by the Havilah...

Trump’s Presidential Inauguration Ceremony Moved Indoors

18.01.2025

The White House on Saturday announced that the incoming United States (US) President, Donald Trump’s inaugural address on Sunday, January 20, will take place indoors due to dangerously cold weather being forecast next week in Washington DC. According to the White House, the address, as well as other speeches, will now take place inside the...

‘Hidden Riches’ Highlights Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Potential

18.01.2025

Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in collaboration with Take 7 Media is set to premiere a new series entitled ‘Hidden Riches’.The 13-episode series to air on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) from January 27, the series co-writer Emil Garuba said highlights Nigeria’s solid minerals potential, in addition to promoting sustainable mining practices in the nation. The...

Asake’s YBNL Exit: Peaceful Or A Split

18.01.2025

Earlier this week, popular Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake’s (nee Ahmed Ololade) bold, new look had half of netizens in a tizzy. The singer had swapped his short dreadlocks, beard and silver teeth, for a clean-shaved look, short natural afro and a tattooed face. The new look shaved years off the singer, making him look healthier...

KADIFF Appoints Head Of Jury, Zonal , International Coordinators For 8th Edition

18.01.2025

Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) has appointed a head of jury, alongside zonal and international coordinators for its eighth edition. KADIFF 2025 is scheduled to hold August 26 to 30, in Kaduna State. The appointment comes a week after the festival’s unveiling of Emmanuel Eyaba as the Festival Director.In a statement signed by the festival’s...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News January 18

18.01.2025

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, January 18, 2025 Shettima: We’re Fully Committed To Reviving Nigeria’s Economy Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of the President Tinubu administration to driving economic growth and transforming the nation’s healthcare system. This came just as...