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Tough But Necessary Reforms Fuelling National Development –Minister

28.08.2025

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the removal of fuel subsidy by Tinubu’s administration has unlocked vital resources now being directed towards Nigeria’s national development. Speaking on the “Tinubu Administration Mid-Term Sensitisation Campaign” held in Minna, yesterday, the minister — represented by Dr Asabe Sule-Garba, Head of Federal Information...

How Direct Air Link Between Nigeria, Brazil Will Benefit Nigerian Airlines, Travellers –Minister

28.08.2025

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has highlighted the importance of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) that Nigeria and Brazil signed yesterday, stating that the country’s airlines would benefit exponentially from the deal. This is coming as Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, held a test flight to the North American...

Peller Reportedly Kidnapped During Live Stream

28.08.2025

Nigerian streamer and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller has been reportedly abducted by armed men during a livestream on Wednesday night. Clips from the stream circulating online captured a tense moment where Peller could be heard confronting the intruders. He reportedly said: “You dey carry gun, Ogun wan kill you? Calm down...

Tinubu Campaigners Meet Artisans, Secure 367,000-Man Support Base In Ondo

28.08.2025

The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG), a support platform for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection bid, has secured the backing of a coalition of artisans in Ondo State, strengthening grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election. Led by its Director-General, Asiwaju Muyiwa Asagunla, AMG met with key representatives of artisan associations, including Hon. Daisi Komolafe,...

Yahaya Okays Appointment Of GSU VC, Other Principal Officers

28.08.2025

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Prof Sani Ahmad Yauta as substantive Vice Chancellor of Gombe State University (GSU). In a statement signed by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, the approval followed the recommendation of the institution’s Governing Council. Commissioner for Higher Education, Muhammad Shettima Gadam conveyed...

Osun @34: Adeleke Cautions Against Playing Politics With People’s Welfare

28.08.2025

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday cautioned the politicians against playing politics with people’s welfare. He said this in his address to mark the 34th anniversary of the creation of the state. The governor said: “It is anti- God to hurt the public through state power. “We task other political actors to respect the rights...

Aiyedatiwa Woos US Investors To Ondo

28.08.2025

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration will continue to provide the enabling environment to attract foreign investments to boost the state’s economy. Aiyedatiwa spoke during his visit to the United States Embassy in Abuja, where he engaged officials on investment opportunities available in Ondo State. He said the state would warmly welcome...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News August 28

28.08.2025

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Thursday, August 28th, 2025. NLC Warns Edo Assembly To Steer Clear Of Labour Matters The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has cautioned the Edo State House of Assembly to stay within its legislative limits and stop interfering in Union matters....

Opportunities In CNG Energy Can Transform Lives

28.08.2025

The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engineer Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Tuesday said Compressed Natural Gas has enormous opportunities that could significantly transform individual lives and usher in economic growth and industrialization in the wider society. In an opening remarks in Port Harcourt during a 5-day Awareness and Capacity Building...

AI Can Create 20% Economic Growth Annually, Makes $1trn Economy Reality -NITDA

28.08.2025

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigeria’s economy could witness a 20 per cent growth annually, bringing the vision of a $1 trillion economy closer to reality even before the year 2030. Inuwa spoke at the 3rd Economic Confidential Lecture themed, ‘Agenda for a...