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Man Seeks Probe of Excess N100M Water Fees, Closure of Industries, Says Unsold Inventory Hits Over N1.2bn

28.12.2024

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to urgently call to order the management of Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) for improperly sealing factories over their perceived refusal to pay in excess of N100 million for water generated by themselves for production purposes, in the...

Sterling Holdco Moves Ahead in Recapitalisation

28.12.2024

Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC has achieved another milestone with the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recognising an additional ₦75 billion in its capital raise. This approval represents the final leg of the capital injection that was achieved through a private placement in September 2024. Building on the private placement’s success, Sterling...

Kano Govt Shuts Down Tomato Market Over Immorality

28.12.2024

The Kano State Government, on Friday, announced the indefinite closure of the Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market over alleged immoral activities, including prostitution, adultery, and homosexuality, reportedly taking place within and around the market. The Chairman of the Local Government Area Council of Garun Malam, Hon. Aminu Salisu Kadawa confirmed the decision, emphasizing the need to restore...

Flight Cancellations, Delays: NCAA threatens more sanctions

28.12.2024

The Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo has lamented that flight cancellations and delays are twin monsters doing incalculable damage to air travel in the country. According to him, if not nipped in the bud, they have far-reaching implications for passengers, businesses as well as the credibility of the...

Yuletide: Fasoranti Greets Nigerians, Expresses Hope for Better Future

28.12.2024

The Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has felicitated Nigerians as they celebrate yuletide and the in-coming year, 2025. A statement released by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, quoted Pa Fasoranti as congratulating Nigerians for celebrating Christmas just as he wished them a blissful and...

Ohanaeze Election Will Be Credible, Says Ozichukwu

28.12.2024

…inaugurates screening, electoral committees President-General (PG) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, has promised a credible and peaceful transition as the apex Igbo group prepares for election in January 2025. Chukwu made the pledge while inaugurating the screening and electoral committees for the penultimate election. Our correspondent reports that Chukwu, whose tenure will end...

LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence unveils 15 global best new luxury hotels in 2024

28.12.2024

LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence has announced its 15 global best new luxury hotels for 2024. London, Côte d’Azur and Saudi Arabia, each with two properties, lead the pack. 15. Arev, St Tropez: Arev combines timeless luxury with bold design and warm, impeccable service. This boutique property impresses with 50 lavish rooms and suites, authentic...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News December 28

28.12.2024

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, December 28, 2024. DHQ: How Secondary Explosions Caused Death of Sokoto Villagers The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the civilian casualties from the December 25 ‘coordinated joint operation’ in Jirikon Forest, Silame Local Governments Area of Sokoto...

Ex-Queen’s Travail: Don’t let Good Deeds Become Regrettable, YCE Appeals to Govt

28.12.2024

Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), has commiserated with the victims and families of the Ibadan Christmas funfair tragedy, calling on governments not to allow good intentions and good deeds become regrettable with the ordeals of the former Queen, Naomi Silekunola. It would be recalled that Queen Naomi had on December 18, organised a Christmas funfair...

FG’ll probe Sokoto accidental air strike, ensure justice –Matawalle

28.12.2024

The Federal Government has assured that it will conduct a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s accidental bombing that killed 10 people in Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The Minister of State, Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, gave this assurance while on a...