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Nigerian Youths Bring Solution Not Problem

19.07.2025

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (SSAP-TVEE), Dr. Abiola Arogundade, has described Nigerian youths as “a solution, not the problem” to the country’s challenges. Arogundade made the statement during the Abuja phase of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) training programme. Highlighting the achievements of participants...

Man Utd Clash With Leeds In Heated Pre-Season Friendly

19.07.2025

Manchester United and Leeds United reignited their historic rivalry in a fiery pre-season friendly that ended with tension both on and off the pitch. The match, which took place earlier today, drew heavy attention online as both Premier League sides showcased their new signings and pre-season form. Despite being a friendly, the energy was anything...

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...

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...

Kwara L-PRES Lifts Fulani Community With Solar-Powered Borehole

19.07.2025

The Kwara State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has handed over a newly constructed ten-litre capacity iron steel galvanized solar-powered borehole to the Gaa Labintan community in Asa Local Government Area of the State. Speaking at the brief handover ceremony, the State Project Coordinator, Mr. Olusoji Oyawoye, said the project is part of...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News July 19

19.07.2025

Here is Saturday Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, July 19, 2025 Adebayo Commends Tinubu For Buhari’s State Burial The 2023 presidential candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the dignified handling of the state burial of former President...