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Anambra Bye-Election Turns Bloody Over Attacks On Deputy Gov, Commissioner

16.08.2025

…As Ukachukwu’s Aid Dismisses Report The Anambra South Senatorial District bye-election turned bloody on Saturday following the alleged attacks on the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim and the Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Felix Odumegwu. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the Deputy Governor was attacked and held hostage by irate youths of the area who accused him...

Publishing Budget Reports Proves Adeleke’s Transparency, Accountability

16.08.2025

Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rashed, has declared that public posting of the state’s budgetary performance by the state government is a demonstration of transparency and accountability in public finance, a testimony that the state leadership has nothing to hide about state finance. Rasheed, who chided opposition activists for demonstrating laziness and lack...

Tosin Ojo Earns Fellowship Of Professional Engineers, Scientists Institute

16.08.2025

Nigerian-born analytics engineer and STEM advocate, Tosin Ojo, has been awarded the Fellowship of the National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (FNIPES) in recognition of his contributions to data science and analytics engineering. The Fellowship, regarded as the Institute’s highest membership grade, is reserved for individuals who have made notable achievements in science, engineering,...

Ibadan North Bye-Election: PDP In Early Lead

16.08.2025

As vote counting has commenced in Saturday’s bye-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, results have indicated that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is in an early lead over the All Progressives Congress (APC). Preliminary figures from multiple wards and polling units show the PDP maintaining a comfortable margin, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas....

Ondo APC Unshaken, Aiyedatiwa Delivering On His Mandate – Lawson

16.08.2025

The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Public Enlightenment, Comrade Olufemi Lawson, has fired back at critics peddling tales of division in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Speaking to some journalists in Lagos at the weekend, Lawson dismissed those deliberately trying to undermine the achievements of the...

Wamakko Receives Outstanding Leadership Award From Caliphate NBA

16.08.2025

The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto State Branch, commonly referred to as the Caliphate Bar, has conferred an Outstanding Leadership Award upon Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sarkin Yamman Sokoto). This recognition underscores the senator’s significant contributions and unwavering support for the legal profession in the state. The award presentation was held at...

Gani Adams, Others List Importance Of African Culture, Tradition In Diaspora

16.08.2025

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has joined the growing call on Nigerians in the Diaspora to sustain the rich heritage, values, and customs that define their identity. According to Iba Adams, the call becomes pertinent amid the challenge of culture preservation in a rapidly changing world. He made the call alongside...

Customs, NES Strengthen Ties For Economic Devt

16.08.2025

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) are set to deepen their collaboration to drive national economic growth ahead of the Society’s Annual Conference, scheduled for 8–11 September 2025 in Abuja. The National President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, led a delegation comprising members of the Governing Council and the FCT Chapter Chairman...

APC Demands Cancellation Of Kano Bye-Election

16.08.2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately cancel the bye-election for the Shanono/Bagwai State Constituency and the rerun election for Ghari Constituency in Kano State, alleging widespread violence and disruption. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC claimed...

Bye-Election: Jigawa APC Welcomes Badaru Amid Speculation

16.08.2025

The Defence Minister, Badaru Abubakar on Saturday received a rousing reception in Jigawa State as he arrived for the Babura/Garki federal constituency by-election in his home area. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the large turnout of supporters came despite speculation that he might stay away from the poll. Prior to his arrival, rumours of his absence...