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NSUBEB Inaugurates Panel To Probe Alleged Diversion Of Agric Funds

20.06.2025

The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has set up a committee to investigate the alleged diversion of funds allocated for the training of primary school pupils in chicken and rabbit rearing, among other agricultural entrepreneurship programmes. The said funds which were released to the board...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News June 20

20.06.2025

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Friday, June 20, 2025 2027: Kaduna Has No Reason To Vote Anyone Except Tinubu — Abbas Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared that the people of Kaduna State have no justification to vote for any...

Tinubu, AbdulRazaq, Others Strategise For Economic Growth

20.06.2025

The 65th Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Investiture of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) concluded on Thursday in Ilorin with a renewed commitment to drive Nigeria toward a $1 trillion economy by 2030. With the theme, “Harnessing Private Sector Potential to Achieve Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy by 2030,”...

Court Fixes October 30 For Hearing

19.06.2025

Justice Peace Otti of the Anambra State High Court, Awka Judicial Division, has fixed October 30, 2025, for hearing a suit filed by activist and landowner, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, challenging the ongoing land document recertification and revalidation exercise in Anambra State. Okonkwo dragged the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, and three others to...

NCC To Scale Up Prosecution Of Telecom Infrastructure Vandals

19.06.2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to intensify the monitoring and prosecution of individuals involved in the vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure across the country. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, disclosed this during a media parley with Information Technology and Communications correspondents in Abuja on Thursday. He was represented by...

Ministry of Art, Culture, Creative Economy Presents Report To NASS

19.06.2025

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has presented its budget performance report to the National Assembly, outlining its achievements, challenges, and strategic plans for the sector’s development. The presentation was made before the House Committee on Art, Culture and Creative Economy in Abuja and showcased the ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote...

Merck Foundation Has Improved Millions Of Lives – Kalej

19.06.2025

Amid challenges of poor funding and a shortage of healthcare workers across Africa, the Merck Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany—has continued to impact millions of lives by strengthening healthcare systems in Africa and Asia. Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kalej, made this known at the 7th edition of the Merck...

SMBLF Kicks Against FG’s Forest Guard Plan

19.06.2025

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has strongly opposed the Federal Government’s plan to reintroduce a National Forest Guard to tackle insecurity, describing it as unnecessary and unconstitutional. SMBLF, which comprises Afenifere (Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group), Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Middle Belt Forum, and the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), also called for the immediate termination...

Wike Threatens To Publish Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Name Over Unpaid Ground Rent

19.06.2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to property owners in Abuja, including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, over unpaid ground rents. Speaking at the commissioning of key road projects on Thursday, Wike threatened to publish the names of all defaulters, including...

IHS Nigeria, UNICEF Partner To Deliver Emergency Support To Flood-Affected Communities In Niger

19.06.2025

In the wake of the devastating floods that struck Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, IHS Nigeria—a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS)—has partnered with UNICEF to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to affected communities. The floods, triggered by torrential rains on May 29, 2025, ravaged five communities—Tiffin Maza, Ungwan Hausawa, Yagbagba, Ndayeko,...