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FG Sympathises With Victims’ Families

…intensifies sensitization on dangers of scooping PMS at accident scenes The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has said he is saddened by the news of the fuel tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday 25th January 2025, in Ugwu Oyeama LGA of Enugu State. This was contained in a press statement...
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SERAP Sues FG, Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent 50 per cent increase in telecom tariffs. The suit filed by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on behalf of SERAP, challenges the NCC’s decision to raise the average cost...
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2027: Atiku, Obi Put Opposition in Quandary

  Opposition parties are still undecided on how to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, as presidential front runners are yet to reach a consensus. Also, opposition leaders are yet to decide whether merger or a coalition, as best method to unseat the ruling party. The two leading opposition figures,...
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State Creation: NASS receives over 10 Bills

The National Assembly is currently considering over 10 bills proposing the creation of new states across Nigeria. The proposed states include Etiti, Adada, Orlu, Anioma, Coastal, Ijebu, Ife-Ijesa, Oke-Ogun, Tiga, Aba, Njaba, Orash, among others. The bills, sponsored by various lawmakers, are at different stages of consideration in both the Senate and the House of...
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N2.5bn Frozen Account Cripples ABU’s Operations – VC

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has decried costly legal battle and ganishee of the sum of over N2.5 billion as major factors exerting pressure on effective running of the university. Prof. Kabir Bala, Vice-Chancellor of the university, disclosed this at the 44th Convocation Ceremony held at Mamman Kontagora Square, ABU main campus, Samaru, Zaria yesterday. He...
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Man City Maintain Unbeaten Run Against Chelsea

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola on Saturday maintained his team’s unbeaten run against Chelsea as they came from a goal down to beat the Blues 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Saturday Telegraph recalls that the last time Chelsea defeated Manchester City was in the Champions League final in 2021. Their defeat against Manchester City tonight...
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