October 2025 – Page 12

NIWA Boss, Oyebamiji Lauds Journalists’ Role In Societal Dev’t

30.10.2025

A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has lauded the vital role journalists play in nation-building, saying no society can develop without the journalism profession. Oyebamiji stated this during the Nigeria Union of Journalists...

Why We’re Probing Banks’ Multiple Taxes, Charges On Public Servants – Abbas

30.10.2025

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has condemned the multiple deductions of taxes and charges by banks from public servants’ accounts, describing the practice as a serious erosion of public trust. Abbas made the remarks on Thursday while inaugurating the Ad Hoc Committee on the deduction of taxes and sundry charges from...

FG, EU Sign Pacts On Local Manufacturing, Reproductive Health Rights

30.10.2025

In a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s health sector, the Federal Government, the European Union (EU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have signed three landmark agreements aimed at boosting local manufacturing, attracting investments, and strengthening reproductive health and rights across West Africa. The agreements, Enabling Local Manufacturing of Health, Immunisation and...

Pinnacle fuel station opens to expand access in Lagos

30.10.2025

Pinnacle Oil & Gas Limited has expanded its retail presence with the commissioning of a new service station in Abaranje, Ikotun, Lagos, as part of its strategy to bring quality energy solutions closer to customers across Nigeria. In a statement, the company said the station, which began operations last Thursday, underscored Pinnacle’s drive to enhance...

How Troops Pushed Back Terror Forces, Liberated Communities

30.10.2025

The outgone Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has commended troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their resilience and professionalism, which led to the liberation of several communities from terrorists during his tenure. Musa made the remarks in his valedictory address on Thursday, marking the end of a distinguished military...

Nobody Can Defeat Me, Adeleke Boasts

30.10.2025

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has boasted that nobody can defeat him in the 2026 governorship election in the state. Adeleke, who appeared before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gubernatorial Screening Committee in Abuja on Thursday, expressed confidence that his performance in office has earned him the trust and support of the Osun electorate for...

NCC Tasks Abuja Printers, Booksellers, Others On Copyright Act Compliance

30.10.2025

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has urged printers, booksellers, and other copyright-related business operators in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to comply fully with the provisions of the Copyright Act and regulations guiding their operations. Head of Operations at the Commission, Mr. Femi Ajala, made the call while addressing journalists after an inspection, sensitisation, and...

NCC Tasks Abuja Printers, Booksellers, Others On Copyright Act Compliance

30.10.2025

State Creation Won’t Be Based On Sentiment

30.10.2025

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom South, Ekong Sampson, has stated that the creation of new states in Nigeria will not be based on sentiment or emotion but on due process, constitutional provisions, and historical considerations. Sampson made this known while fielding questions from journalists at the National Assembly on the growing clamour by some Nigerians...

Hilda Baci Vows To Support #JusticeForOchanya With N2 Million

30.10.2025

Nigerian celebrity Chef and Guinness World Record GWR) holder, Hilda Baci, has pledged N2 million to support organisations working with survivors of s3xual abuse and the legal fight for justice in the case of 13-year-old Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje. New Telegraph recalls that Ogbanje died in 2018 after years of alleged rape by her guardians. Speaking on...