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Youths Protest in FCT, Demand Release of VeryDarkMan

Nigerian youths have taken to the streets of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in protest of the arrest of a popular rights activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ ALSO New Telegraph gathered that the protesters, who were sighted in...
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Saraki Pays Tribute To Yar’Adua

Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki on Monday paid tribute to the late former president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, fifteen years after his passing. In a message posted on his official X handle, Saraki hailed Yar’adua’s integrity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to national unity. READ ALSO The statement read, “Fifteen years on, Nigeria still mourns one...
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Oby Ezekwesili Denies Bribery Allegation In Support Of Suspended Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has firmly denied allegations that she was bribed to support Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended from the Senate over alleged misconduct. New Telegraph recalls that tensions between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio came to public attention in February when the senator accused Akpabio of making...
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AYCF, NAN Reaffirm Support For Matawalle

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have expressed strong support for the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, amid reports of an alleged plot to call for his removal from office. In a joint statement signed by AYCF President General, Yerima Shettima, and NAN Chairman, Salihu Sulaimon,...
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Ex-plateau Deputy Gov, Tyoden, Is Dead

P rof. Sonni Tyoden, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Plateau, is dead. Mr Simon Lalong, the immediate past governor of the state, confirmed the development to journalists yesterday in Jos. Lalong, who visited the residence of the deceased to condole with the family, described his former deputy as a trusted political ally, confidante, teacher,...
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Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News May 5

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Monday, May 5, 2025 Osun 2026: Adeleke’s Appointee Resigns Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, Mercy Ayodele, a board member of the Obokun Local Government Education Authority and an appointee of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has resigned...
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Farotimi Threatens Lawsuit Over Arrest

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi on Sunday threatened to sue those behind his arrest and detention over the halted defamation case between him and chief Afe Babalola.  New Telegraph recalls that Police authorities had in December arrested Farotimi in Lagos and took him to Ekiti, where he was charged with defaming Babalola in his book...
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Detractors Afraid Of Anosike’s Bold Footprints At NiMet

Bonaventure Phillips Melah, an Abuja based journalist and Founder, Nigeria’s Pride Awards, has hailed the achievements of Charles Anosike, the Director General/CEO of the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet). Melah, in a statement he released on Monday, said some persons are intimidated by the unprecedented achievement of the NiMet boss, accusing them of deliberate attempts to...
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Fubara Makes First Public Appearance After London Meeting

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara yesterday attended the Boys Brigade Metropolitan Battalion Council Nigeria’s special 2025 Thanksgiving Service in Port Harcourt. This came amid reports of his said move to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu in London. The political in the state continues, with the latest...
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