October 2025 – Page 165

Soludo Urges Anambra Voters To Uphold Zoning Tradition

16.10.2025

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has appealed to voters not to disrupt the state’s long-standing zoning arrangement during the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025. Speaking at a political rally in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area on Wednesday, Soludo warned that electing a candidate outside the Anambra South Senatorial District,...

INEC Justifies Abure’s Invitation To Quarterly Meeting

16.10.2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has justified the invitation of embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barr. Julius Abure to its meeting, citing a valid court order recognising him as the party’s leader. The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, made this clarification on Wednesday during INEC’s regular quarterly meeting...

Keyamo Lauds Ben Murray-Bruce’s Defection To APC

16.10.2025

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has congratulated former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, on his defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). New Telegraph had earlier reported that Murray-Bruce announced his resignation from the PDP and subsequent move to the APC in a statement...

Lagos Railway Corporation Law To Boost Safety

16.10.2025

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said it is considering a Railway Corporation Bill aimed at establishing a body to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of train services and related infrastructure across the state. The Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, the Majority Leader, Noheem Adams, and the Chairman of the House Committee...

PPP Key To Achieving Innovative, Sustainable Renewable Energy

16.10.2025

The European Union (EU) has said that creative partnerships between the public and private sectors, including research and innovation ecosystems are critical to helping Nigeria achieve its clean energy goals as the country works to strengthen renewable energy manufacturing and champion local content. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, stated this...

PSN Demands Equity In Health Sector

16.10.2025

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on the Federal Government to address deepening inequities in the nation’s health sector and to take urgent, holistic measures to curb the rising cost of drugs. Speaking during a pre-conference briefing ahead of the 98th Annual National Conference tagged DABO 2025, PSN President, Pharm. Ibrahim Tanko Ayuba,...

IT Horizons Partners Sophos To Champion Cyber Resilience In Africa

16.10.2025

A leading technology solutions group, IT Horizons, in collaboration with its long-standing partner, Sophos, has continued to advance conversations around cybersecurity resilience across Africa. Recently, the two organizations hosted a workshop themed “Beyond Protection: The Future of Cyber Resilience” at the Four Points by Sheraton, bringing together IT leaders, security experts, and business executives to...

HYPREP Seeks Stronger Collaboration To Boost Ogoni Cleanup Project Delivery

16.10.2025

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to effective delivery of the Ogoni Cleanup Project through stronger collaboration with key stakeholders, regulators, and asset owners. The Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, made this known during the Third Quarter Key Regulators and Asset Owners Meeting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He explained...

Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant, Okonkwo Urges INEC

16.10.2025

Following the resignation of the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare his seat vacant. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Diri resigned from the...

Morocco Defeats France, Books Historic U-20 Final With Argentina

16.10.2025

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup as Morocco and Argentina booked their places in the final after dramatic semi-final victories in Chile. The two nations will battle for glory on Sunday, October 20, in what promises to be a historic encounter between Africa’s emerging force and...