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Kwara Senator Seeks Women Participation In Governance

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day, Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, has called for the increased participation of women in politics and decision-making at all levels. In a statement issued to mark the occasion, Mustapha praised the resilience, intellect, and dedication of Nigerian...
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President Tinubu Hails Osinbajo At 68

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday extended congratulations to former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 68th birthday. President Tinubu, in his congratulatory message titled ‘President Tinubu hails longtime associate, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, 68″, issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Osinbanjo as a close ally, friend, and brother....
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PDP Govs Not Funding El-Rufai, Obi 2027 Joint Ticket 

The People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has denied the news making the rounds that five governors of the party are financing the 2027 proposed presidential ticket of Nasir el-Rufai and Peter Obi. The Director General of PDP-GF, Emmanuel Agbo, in a statement issued on Saturday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being...
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HEDA Reaffirms Commitment To Smallholder Women Farmers

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the HEDA Resource Centre has commended women farmers for their unwavering dedication to food security and reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for public accountability and policies that support the livelihood and general well-being of small-scale farmers, particularly women. The Executive Secretary of HEDA, Sulaimon Arigbabu, in a...
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Tacha Reacts To Natasha’s 6-Month Suspension

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV star, Natacha Akide, better known as Tacha, has broken down in tears as she reacts to the ordeal and suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti. Saturday Telegraph recalls that Senator Natasha was recently suspended following her clash with the Senate president, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Natasha had accused Godswill Akpabio of...
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Shehu Sani Slams NPC’s N942bn Census Request As Madness

Former Nigerian lawmaker Shehu Sani has condemned the National Population Commission (NPC) for requesting nearly a trillion naira to conduct the national housing and population census. Sani’s remark on Saturday followed the proposed budget of N942 billion for the exercise, which President Bola Tinubu reportedly rejected. According to the report, President Tinubu opted to deploy...
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Chief Judge Reassigns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to another judge. The development is contained in a statement signed by Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor and made available to journalists on Saturday, March 8....
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Oyo Electorate Will Determine My Successor- Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the people of the state will determine who succeeds him at the expiration of his second term in 2027. Makinde made this declaration via a statement issued on Saturday and made available to Saturday Telegraph through his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. The Governor maintained...
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