April 2025 – Page 70

NNPP Chieftain Urges Political Leaders To Emulate Pope Francis’ Selfless Service

21.04.2025

South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi, has called on world leaders particularly Nigerian political leaders to embrace the virtues of selfless service, compassion, and justice as exemplified by the late Pope Francis. In a statement personally signed and made available to New Telegraph, Ajadi joined Christians worldwide, especially Catholic...

APC Chieftain Okpala Slams Galadima Over Comments Against Ganduje

21.04.2025

Oliva Okpala, Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has strongly criticized New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain, Buba Galadima, following comments the latter made about the APC chairman’s political relevance. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, Okpala dismissed Galadima’s...

Oborevwori’s Aide, Shimite Is Dead

21.04.2025

Chief Love Shimite, Special Adviser to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export is reportedly dead. New Telegraph reports that Shimite passed away in the early hours of Easter Monday, April 21 after what sources described as a brief illness. Confirming the tragic incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command,...

Power Minister Clarifies Position On Siemens Project

21.04.2025

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has clarified his statement on the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), emphasising that President Tinubu’s administration intervention has helped to further galvanise the project. According to a statement yesterday which highlighted the major milestones of the administration on the PPI also known as Siemens deal, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications...

Q4’24: Why Investors Should Worry Over GTCO’s Earnings’ Plunge

21.04.2025

… rising costs, loan defaults batter bottom line For the three months ended December 31, 2024, GTCO Holdings Plc posted a dramatic decline in profitability, as ballooning impairment charges, surging tax expenses, and swelling operating costs eclipsed gains in interest income. Total comprehensive income for the quarter nosedived to N97.13 billion, down sharply from N204.21...

Abia Teachers Set For Strike Over Unmet Demands

21.04.2025

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Abia State wing, has threatened to embark on a strike action on Thursday over alleged non-implementation of its demands by the state government. This is contained in a statement signed by the union’s Chairman, Mr Friday Madu and Secretary, Mrs Nnenna Okonkwo and made available to newsmen yesterday in...

Community Leaders Advocate For Youth Reform, Lasting Peace In Bayelsa

21.04.2025

The Women Leader of Gbarantoru Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Diniipre Ogbotolomo, has called on youths across the State to shun drug abuse, violence, and other anti-social behaviours, urging them to embrace peace and personal transformation. Speaking during an art and cultural showcase organized by Search for Common Ground — an...

Kaigama To Political Leaders: It’s Not Time For Campaigns, Nigeria Is Bleeding

21.04.2025

Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama has advised political leaders to prioritise governance over politics and fix Nigeria, rather than embarking on political campaigns when the country was bleeding from various fronts Kaigama in his Easter message, asked political leaders to channel their energy into addressing the unending challenges of insecurity and...

NDLEA Insists On Drug Tests On NYSC Members

21.04.2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is advocating for mandatory drug testing for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Chairman Buba Marwa said the agency is tackling drug abuse by promoting drug testing in universities, communities, and among families. He spoke during a ‘Training the Trainer’ event, organised by NDLEA...

Nigeria Requires 5,000 Cold Trucks To Tackle N3.5trn Post-Harvest Losses

21.04.2025

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and 100 cold rooms to tackle its N3.5 trillion annual post-harvest losses. President Alexander Isong told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the country produces approximately 55 million metric tonnes of food annually with 40 per...