July 2025 – Page 91 – Rise Africa

Ex-Aide Accuses Dogara Of Begging For Political Appointment

19.07.2025

Maigada Yakubu, a former ally of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has heavily criticised him for accepting a government appointment from the very administration he actively campaigned against in the buildup to the 2023 general elections. Saturday Telegraph recalls that the former Speaker campaigned against President Bola Tinubu and rebuked...

Electricity Subsidy Soars 220% to Nearly N2tn in Nigeria

19.07.2025

•Economic strain blamed for unsustainable power subsidy levels •36 governors reject amendment to Electricity Act The Federal Government’s electricity tariff subsidy jumped from N610bn in 2023 to N1.94tn in 2024, The PUNCH reports. This represents a 219.67 per cent increase in yearly subsidy funding, despite the Band A tariff hike of April 2024. The Nigerian...

Ganduje Speaks On His Absent During Tinubu’s Kano Visit

19.07.2025

The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Saturday clarified why he was unavoidably absent during President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Alhaji Aminu Dantata’s family in Kano State on Friday. This was contained in a press statement issued by Ganduje’s former Chief of Staff, Malam Muhammad Garba,...

NSML Advocates Training For Environmental Compliance

19.07.2025

The NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) has called for regular updates to maritime training curricula to align with environmental compliance, digital operations, cybersecurity, and the application of international maritime conventions. The company emphasised the crucial role of maritime training and capacity development in navigating the evolving global maritime regulatory landscape. Speaking at the Association...

Pro-Peter Obi Rally, Kaduna Authorities Suspend Political Rallies

19.07.2025

The Kaduna State Police Command has halted a political rally organised by the supporters of the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, in celebration of his birthday. Announcing the development in a press statement issued by DSP Mansir Hassan, the Public Relations Officer, the Police Command warned that necessary legal action...

Another Osun Senator, Fadeyi-Ajagunla Dumps PDP

19.07.2025

The Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Olubiyi Fadeyi-Ajagunla, on Saturday, announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Fadeyi-Ajagunla’s registration was announced in a personally signed letter, dated June 12, 2025, and tendered to the PDP Chairman of Ward 3, Oke-Ejigbo, Ila-Orangun. The letter reads, “I wish to...

Makinde, Wife Bag Chieftaincy Titles In Akure

19.07.2025

The Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has conferred Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his wife, Ominini, with chieftaincy titles. Governor Makinde received the title of Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom, while his wife was honoured as Yeye Aare Omoluabi. In a statement shared on his official X handle on Saturday, Makinde noted...

NIMC Records 40% Drop In Extortion After Transparency Reforms

19.07.2025

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced 40% reduction in cases of extortion and unofficial charges across its service centers nationwide. Saturday Telegraph reports that the development follows the enforcement of a more transparent and standardized fee structure for its services. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General of NIMC, made this disclosure during an official event...

Tyler The Creator Sets To Drop Ninth Studio Album July 21

19.07.2025

American rap artist and fashion icon, Tyler the Creator, will on Monday, July 21, officially release his ninth studio album, Don’t Tap the Glass. Tyler the Creator made this announcement during his performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre, where he teased the project with giant installation art and digital signage prompting fans to visit DontTapTheGlass.com. Saturday Telegraph recalls...

APC Chieftain Warns Wike, Says Only God Knows Tomorrow

19.07.2025

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the now-defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), has issued a strong warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, cautioning him to remain humble and recognise that “Only God knows tomorrow.” Speaking in a statement issued on Friday, Eze, a prominent...