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MMA Calls For Effective Use Of Healthcare Budget

24.02.2025

The Nigerian Medical Association has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure the health budget positively impacts the lives of doctors and health workers. Its first Vice-President, Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Lagos. Nigeria’s 2025 health budget is N2.48 trillion, which is 5.18...

Onitsha South LG Tackles Bizman Over Demolished N600m Building

24.02.2025

The Onitsha South Local Government Area in Anambra State has dismissed businessman Uzoeto Sabest’s allegation that his N600 million property was demolished by the council. Sabest, who reportedly threatened to commit suicide over the demolition of his property, accused council Chairman Emeka Orji of leading the demolition team. The businessman, who claimed to possess a...

Focus On IBB’s Revelations In New Book, Buhari’s Aide Tells Vatsa’s Family

24.02.2025

A former aide to President Muhammadu Buhari has faulted the claim by the spokesperson of Major General Jiya Mamman Vatsa’s family, Mr Jonathan Vatsa, that he knew why the former Head of State did not attend the recent book launch of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. Vatsa had told New Telegraph that he knew why Buhari...

Our Current Tax System Against Economic Growth –Oyedele

24.02.2025

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee Chairman, Taiwo Oyedele has faulted Nigeria’s tax system, saying it focuses on low-income earners. Speaking at the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN)’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja over the weekend, he emphasised the need for a tax system that encourages business growth. Oyedele said...

LG Poll: Don’t Turn Osun Into ‘Wild Wild West’, Makinde Warns APC

24.02.2025

The Governor’s Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the All Progressive Congress (APC) not to turn Osun State into the ‘Wild wild west’, calling for rule of law and counselling against resorting to self-help. Speaking on behalf of the forum in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, was the Oyo State Governor, Seyi...

Adebanjo Unites Afenifere In Death As Leaders Meet In Lekki Home

24.02.2025

Various tendencies within the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, gathered at the Lekki, Lagos residence of one of its leaders, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who passed into glory on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was 97. This was confirmed by the National Publicity of Afenifere, Comrade Jare Ajayi, who said that among those who...

Aiyedatiwa Pledges To Expand Tourism, Investment Prospects

24.02.2025

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, yesterday expressed his administration’s determination to make the state an economic hub. He declared the state: “Open for business, and we are ready to work with stakeholders to transform our natural assets into thriving economic hubs”. Aiyedatiwa, who unfolded a seven-point agenda titled: ‘Our Ease’ that will guide his administration...

GLO Intensifies Network Upgrade To Boost Service Excellence

24.02.2025

Technology Company, Globacom, says its nationwide network enhancement project is being intensified to ensure improved customer experience. According to the company, the current phase of network upgrade which began last year involves nationwide rollout of new sites and upgrade of existing ones to ensure high speed and enhanced data experience to a growing number of...

LG Poll: Observer Groups Laud OSSIEC , Electorate, Condemn Police Interference

24.02.2025

The Coalition of Election Observer Groups has commended the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and people of the state for their peaceful conducts during the local government election. New Telegraph reports that the local government election was held on Saturday with PDP candidates winning all the wards and local government seats. Addressing a press...

Senate Debunks Influencing Siting Of 5-Mini LNG Plants In Kogi

24.02.2025

The Senate yesterday influenced the claims that it influenced the siting of five mini- Liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. In a statement, the Committee on Gas Chairman Jarigbe said Prime LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG, and LNG Arete are private sector-driven initiatives, not federal projects. He explained that the...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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