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NCC Tasks Abuja Printers, Booksellers, Others On Copyright Act Compliance

30.10.2025

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has urged printers, booksellers, and other copyright-related business operators in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to comply fully with the provisions of the Copyright Act and regulations guiding their operations. Head of Operations at the Commission, Mr. Femi Ajala, made the call while addressing journalists after an inspection, sensitisation, and...

NCC Tasks Abuja Printers, Booksellers, Others On Copyright Act Compliance

30.10.2025

State Creation Won’t Be Based On Sentiment

30.10.2025

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom South, Ekong Sampson, has stated that the creation of new states in Nigeria will not be based on sentiment or emotion but on due process, constitutional provisions, and historical considerations. Sampson made this known while fielding questions from journalists at the National Assembly on the growing clamour by some Nigerians...

Hilda Baci Vows To Support #JusticeForOchanya With N2 Million

30.10.2025

Nigerian celebrity Chef and Guinness World Record GWR) holder, Hilda Baci, has pledged N2 million to support organisations working with survivors of s3xual abuse and the legal fight for justice in the case of 13-year-old Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje. New Telegraph recalls that Ogbanje died in 2018 after years of alleged rape by her guardians. Speaking on...

Southwest Stakeholders Back FG Economic Reforms

30.10.2025

Stakeholders from the Southwest geo-political zone have expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as crucial to ensuring Nigeria’s long-term stability and prosperity. The position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a two-day Southwest Stakeholders’ Dialogue held in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The summit was...

Real Madrid, Super League Seek Settlement From UEFA

30.10.2025

Real Madrid and the promoters of the Super League are reportedly seeking more than $4 billion in damages from UEFA, which they accuse of unfairly sabotaging the breakaway competition. According to a source who spoke to AFP on Thursday, October 30, a Spanish court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by UEFA relating to the...

BAECC Advances Work On Benin–Asaba Expressway

30.10.2025

The Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a world-class expressway that will redefine travel, connectivity, and commerce along the Benin–Asaba corridor. This assurance was given during a media briefing on Wednesday, where the company provided updates on the progress of construction and ongoing measures to ease commuter challenges. Chief Executive...

Adamawa ADC Inaugurates Ward, LG Structures Across 21 Councils

30.10.2025

The Adamawa State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Saidu Njobdi Komsiri, has inaugurated the party’s ward and local government structures across the 21 Local Government Areas and 226 wards of the state. Speaking during the inauguration, Komsiri said the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the ADC from the...

Argungu Emirate Debunks Report On Alleged Secret Airstrip

30.10.2025

The Emir of Argungu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, has dismissed as false, mischievous, and imaginary, the viral report alleging the existence of a secret airstrip used for drug smuggling in the Argungu area of Kebbi State. Speaking from his palace in Argungu, the royal father expressed deep concern over the circulation of...

RH–NHGSFP Flags Off ‘Snacks For Thought’ Breakfast Initiative In Kano Schools

30.10.2025

The Renewed Hope–National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH–NHGSFP) has launched the “Snacks for Thought” Breakfast Initiative in selected primary schools in Kano State. The special pilot initiative aims to ensure that every child begins the school day with nourishment, focus, and confidence — essential ingredients for learning and growth. The pilot schools include Sumaila Special...