June 2025 – Page 20 – Rise Africa

Fubara’s Supporters Clash Over Peace Deal With Wike

28.06.2025

Following the peace deal between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, there are strong indications that the governor’s supporters have different opinions about the reconciliation. Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that the long-standing feud between Wike and Fubara had been settled as the...

AA Guber Candidate, YPP, Others Pay N50m Campaign License Fee In Anambra

28.06.2025

The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Ozo Jeff Nweke, has paid the mandatory N50 million license fee required for political campaign advertisements in Anambra State ahead of the November 8 governorship election. Also meeting the requirement are George Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP), John Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),...

Nigerian Idol: Top 5 Contestants Emerge

28.06.2025

Nigerian Idol Season 10 has reached a thrilling stage, with only five contestants left in the competition. Having survived intense eliminations and delivered standout performances, the finalists have impressed judges and captured the hearts of fans nationwide. Their voices are stronger, their artistry deeper, and the dream of winning closer than ever. From R&B, Pop, ...

Disrespecting Music Legends Could Threaten Afrobeats’ Future – Terry G

28.06.2025

Veteran Afrobeats artiste Terry G (Gabriel Oche Amanyi) has called on Nigerians to show more respect for music legends, regardless of whether they’re still on the spotlight, warning that continued disregard could undermine the future of Afrobeats. He expressed concern over the tendency to label older artists as “outdated”, noting that unlike in Western countries,...

Ghanaian-based Filmmaker To Premiere ‘Badagry’ In Benin

28.06.2025

The premiere of Nollywood movie, ‘Badagry’ produced by EdoState-born Ghanaian-based film maker and President, Nollywood Ghana chapter, Destiny Omon hits the big screen with top Nollywood and Ghanaian artists featured. Some of the notable names in the movie includes veteran Nigerian actor, Alex Osifo, Yemi black, Jude Orhorha, Destiny Omon, Nike Adams and Christian Alex....

Okocha Stadium Gets Major Facelift Ahead Of July Tournament

28.06.2025

As excitement builds for the 2025 NNL Super 8 Tournament, scheduled to take place from July 5 to 12 in Delta State, the Jay Jay Okocha Stadium in Ogwashi-Uku has undergone significant renovations to meet top-tier standards. Named after Nigerian football legend, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha, the iconic stadium in his hometown has received a...

Texas African Film Festival Marks 10 Years

28.06.2025

The Texas African Film Festival (TAFF) marked a historic milestone with its 10th anniversary celebration, honouring outstanding achievements in African cinema while bringing together filmmakers and storytellers. Reflecting on the journey, founder and director, Engr. Kelechi Eke (Ichie Ihemba),said, the journey that began over a decade ago with an ambitious dream: to create the biggest...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News June 28

28.06.2025

Here is Saturday Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturaday, June 28, 2025 Why Ganduje Resigned Although the Presidency, through the Special Adviser to the President on Publicity and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Friday said the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Abdullahi...

LCCI: Fg’s Four Tax Reform Bills Enacted Into Law To Increase Nation’s Non-oil Tax Revenues By N3.2tr

28.06.2025

Following the Federal Government enacting to law four landmark tax reform bills yesterday, the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has projected that its full implementation will...

Insecurity: N’Assembly moves to seek citizens’ endorsement of state police

28.06.2025

A proposed constitutional amendment that aims to decentralise policing in Nigeria by allowing states to establish their own police forces will, next month, undergo a “referendum” as the two chambers of the National Assembly embark on public hearings across the six geopolitical zones of the country. This piece of legislation, marked HB 617...