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Part-Time Legislature Goes Against Democratic Norms – Osifo

23.11.2024

A former presidential aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Stanley Osifo, has expressed his views on various national issues, including local government autonomy. According to Osifo, local government autonomy entails several key elements critical to governance and grassroots development. In this interview with OLADIPUPO AWOJOBI, Osifo stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News November 23

23.11.2024

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, November 23, 2024. Shettima Restates FG’s Commitment To Improved Healthcare Delivery Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Nigeria, especially in rural areas. He specifically acknowledged the critical role of...

APC Chieftain to ACF: Face Problems Affecting North, Leave Tinubu Alone

23.11.2024

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano State, Alhaji Ilyasu Kwankwaso, has called on members of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), to focus on resolving the myriads of problems facing the North instead of attacking the Federal Government on political issues. He advised the ACF to initiate a roundtable discussion...

Pandemonium as 10 injured in Ondo community over land tussle

23.11.2024

Not less than ten people were said to have been injured when suspected land grabbers armed with dangerous weapons invaded Ajegunle community within the Isinkan community in the Akure South local government area of Ondo State late on Thursday. The secretary of the families that own the land, Mr. Akin Akinwumi said the suspected thugs...

Nigeria must invest in Domestic Institutions to withstand Health Crisis –WHO

23.11.2024

Assistant Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has urged Nigeria and other African countries to prioritise investments in domestic institutions in order to withstand the health crisis. Ihekweazu, who made the call while delivering a keynote address at the second APIN Public Health Initiatives’ Annual Health Symposium themed; “Securing our Future: Strengthening Global...

Naira-for-Crude: NNPCL under-supplying us, says Dangote Refinery

23.11.2024

The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has alleged that it was not getting adequate supply of crude oil from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) Making the disclosure on Friday was the Vice-President, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Mr. Edwin Devakumar, in an interview with Reuters, saying it was getting ‘peanuts’ of crude oil...

Single Term: 34 Reps Set to Re-Present Bill to National Assembly

23.11.2024

About 34 members of the House of Representatives, who sponsored the bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a single term of six years for occupiers the offices of the President, state governors and local government chairmen have declared their intention to re-present the bill for consideration of the National Assembly. Principal...

Alleged Blackmail: DSS Arrests Self-proclaimed Nigeria Delta Group Leader

23.11.2024

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested one Kennedy Tabukoi, over alleged blackmail of senior government officials. He was reportedly apprehended on Thursday at the gate of the National Assembly, while leading a protest against what he claimed were moves by lawmakers to suspend an investigation of alleged corruption in the petroleum...

IPOB Disowns Ekpa, Describes him as Paid Agent of Destruction

23.11.2024

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has publicly disavowed Simon Ekpa, declaring him a “paid agent of destruction,” following his claims of membership to the group amidst his recent arrest by Finnish authorities. The leadership of IPOB on Friday reiterated that Ekpa is not, and has never been, a member of their organisation, countering assertions...

Mutfwang Urges Federal Intervention On Ecological Disasters

23.11.2024

…Says 4,6000 sites affected by mining activities. Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has appealed to the House of Representative committee on Ecological Fund of the need for federal assistance in addressing ecological disasters in the state. Governor Mutfwang disclosed that Plateau State is the epicenter of ecological disasters in Nigeria, with over 4,600...