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…Tinubu Hails Revitalisation Of Refinery

27.11.2024

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the revitalization of the Port Harcourt Refinery by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). Congratulating the company for the commencement of petroleum product loading from the facility yesterday, the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to energy sufficiency and security in the country. He equally charged the company to...

2027: PDP’s Presidential Candidate Must Come From South –Bode George

27.11.2024

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, yesterday, said that the party’s 2027 presidential candidate must come from southern Nigeria. Speaking on “Daily Digest” on Nigeria Info FM, George said the party’s failure to address the issue of zoning might lead to its total collapse. He said: “The next...

Police Arrest Suspects Over Alleged Forgery Of Presidency, Ganduje Documents

27.11.2024

…incriminating documents, N1.7m recovered Operatives of the Inspector General of Police-Special Investigation Unit have arrested four suspects in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery of official documents, job racketeering, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretences. A statement signed yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the development followed a...

Sokoto Approves N200,000 Monthly Allowance For School Principals

27.11.2024

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved a monthly allowance of N200,000 for the maintenance of secondary schools across the state. This decision was made to address the immediate maintenance needs of the schools, allowing principals to repair minor damages to infrastructure without waiting for lengthy approval processes. The governor also directed the state Commissioner...

UNILORIN Hosts 3rd Summit Of 28 Foreign Universities

27.11.2024

The University of Ilorin has played host to the 3rd summit of 28 universities drawn from eight different countries under the auspices of the ‘D8 Network of Pioneers for Research and Innovation (D8NPRI).’ The D8 member countries are Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Turkey and Malaysia. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the meeting,...

We’re Committed To Partnership With World Bank, USAID State2state, Others’

27.11.2024

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has reaffirmed his commitment to partnering with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the World Bank, USAID State2State, and other donor organisations to drive rapid development in the state. He said: “I appreciate the contributions, support and assistance from USAID State2State Project and other donor partners,” Governor Aliyu said. “I also commend...

Katsina Budgets N682bn For Fiscal Year 2025

27.11.2024

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has presented a budget proposal of N682, 244,449,513.87 to the state House of Assembly. The proposed budget allocates N157, 967,755,024.36, representing 23.15 per cent for recurrent expenditure and N524, 274,694,489.51, representing 76.85 per cent for capital expenditure. The 2025 budget represents a significant increase of 40 per cent...

NAFDAC, PCN To Open Drug Marketers: Relocate To New Centres

27.11.2024

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) have urged marketers operating open drug markets in Lagos, Onitsha and Aba should be ready to move into the new Coordinators Wholesale Centres (CWCs) in the respective cities as soon as such facilities are built. NAFDAC Director...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News November 27

27.11.2024

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Ondo Guber: Aiyedatiwa, Adelami Present Certificate Of Return To Tinubu Newly returned Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aitedatiwa, and his Deputy, Olayide Adelami on Tuesday evening presented their Certificates of Return to President Bola Tinubu at...

Being Successful Comes With Great Responsibility – Okorie Christian

27.11.2024

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of King Victor Nigeria Enterprises, Okorie Victor Christian, has said that success comes with significant responsibilities. Speaking about his business journey, he revealed that the enterprise was founded by his late father, Chief John Okorie Ivo, who entrusted him with continuing the family legacy. On his philanthropic efforts, Okorie noted...