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LASG Reaffirms Commitment To Youth Empowerment, Skills Dev’t

11.11.2025

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and capacity development through the 2025 edition of its Vocational Training, Security, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness Programme, organised for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, was held on Tuesday...

2027: Nigeria’s Democracy Under Threat From Electoral Fraud, Apathy-Dickson, Amaechi

11.11.2025

Two former governors of Bayelsa and Rivers States, Senators Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have expressed concern over Nigeria’s electoral integrity, warning that persistent vote manipulation and growing voter apathy pose serious threats to the country’s democracy. The duo spoke yesterday at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper, held in Abuja, with the...

Tourism Operators Showcase Nigerian Culture, Target 250,000 Exhibitors In UAE

11.11.2025

Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) is to showcase the best of Nigeria’s rich cultural tourism offerings at the trade exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The exhibition, which will bring together over 250,000 African and Caribbean cultural and tourism products spanning fashion, food, technology, culture, and beauty for global visibility and access to the...

Bagudu Towers Above The Noise: Why This Smear Will Fail

11.11.2025

The recent release by a self-proclaimed coalition of 88 APC support groups in Kebbi State, as reported in the Daily Nigerian, contains unfounded and misleading assertions aimed at creating unnecessary discord within our great party. We firmly disclaim these claims, which misrepresent facts and distort the historical contributions of dedicated leaders like Senator Abubakar Atiku...

Gov Bago Launches Polio Eradication Awareness Campaign

11.11.2025

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has launched an awareness campaign tagged “End Polio Now” aimed at eradicating polio across the state. The campaign, organised by Rotary International in collaboration with the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health Care, was held at the Senator Ibrahim Idris Kuta Level 2 Primary Health Centre, Minna. Governor Bago,...

EKSG Sets Up Grievance Redress Mechanism C’ttee On Land Use

11.11.2025

The Ekiti State Government Steering Committee on the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA) has inaugurated a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Committee aimed at promoting inclusive land administration, resolving disputes, and enhancing agricultural productivity across the state. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who chairs the Steering Committee, said the initiative was necessary to fast-track the...

Ezekiel Ibeh Donates N100m For Anambra Hospital, Nursing School

11.11.2025

The Chairman of Swiss Metro Group, Dr. Ezekiel Ifeyi Ibeh, has donated N100 million to support the establishment of a community-driven hospital and nursing school in Ihiala, Anambra State. Dr. Ibeh, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Swiss Metrotiles Roofing System, announced the donation during a high-profile fundraising event organized by the Ihiala...

Zamfara APC Chieftain, Shinkafi, Endorses Tinubu For Second Term

11.11.2025

The Wamban Shinkafi Democratic Front, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 Presidential election. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting of the political front held at Taula Arena in Gusau on Tuesday, the Chairman of the movement, Hon. Yusha’u Abdullahi...

Regina Daniels Rejoices As Brother Regains Freedom On Bail

11.11.2025

Embattled Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has taken to her social media page to express relief and gratitude following the release of her brother, Sammy West, who was recently detained over matters connected to her ongoing marital dispute with Senator Ned Nwoko. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Sammy West was granted bail by the court...

NUPRC Flags Off 2025 Licensing Round, Targets 1mmbopd Output Boost

11.11.2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the commencement of the 2025 Licensing Round, effective December 1, 2025, in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and the approval of President Bola Tinubu. Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of NUPRC, disclosed this on Tuesday at the Project 1mmbopd Additional Production Investment Forum in...