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Benue Assembly Summons Monimichelle Over N1.7bn Aper Aku Stadium

29.03.2025

The Benue State House of Assembly has summoned Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction Limited, the contractor handling the upgrading and renovation of sports facilities at Aper Aku Stadium, to appear before it on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, noting that failure to do so may compel the House to invoke the necessary laws to ensure compliance. Monimichelle...

SystemSpecs Rebrands Subsidiary To Drive Digital Commerce In Africa

29.03.2025

Africa’s software and financial technology giant, SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, has unveiled the rebranding of its subsidiary Deelaa to Whatadeal, launching an ambitious digital commerce platform poised to transform travel, events, and e-commerce across Africa Speaking at a press conference to unveil the new subsidiary in Lagos, the Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, John...

LAWMA Urges Responsible Waste Disposal

29.03.2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to ensure proper waste disposal by bagging their refuse and using only accredited PSP operators during and after the Eid-El-Fitri celebrations. In a statement issued by LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Folashade Kadiri, the Managing Director/CEO, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, emphasized the agency’s commitment to maintaining a...

Russia Captures Two Ukraine Villages Amid Ceasefire Move

29.03.2025

In a decisive move, the Russian government on Saturday captured two villages in eastern and southern Ukraine amid stumbling efforts for a ceasefire by United States (US) President Donald Trump. Saturday Telegraph recalls that, for several weeks, the US has been trying to negotiate a ceasefire in the Black Sea and in strikes targeting energy...

Ajuri Ngelale Celebrates Tinubu At 73

29.03.2025

The former Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has joined other renowned individuals to celebrate his former principal, President Bola Tinubu, on his 73rd birthday anniversary. Ngelale, in his congratulatory message made available to New Telegraph on Saturday, March 29, described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his father. Celebrating the Nigerian...

Ogun AG Harps On Proper Justice, Protection Of Human Rights

29.03.2025

Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), has emphasized the need for proper justice and the protection of human rights in the investigation and prosecution of cases in the State. He said that his only interest in the ongoing investigation by the Zone 2 Police Command into the killing of one...

C’River PDP Deputy Gov’ship Candidate Announces Resignation From Party

29.03.2025

The 2023 Deputy Givernorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Dr Emana Ambrose-Amawh, has announced his resignation from the opposition party. Saturday Telegraph recalls that Ambrose-Amawhe was the running mate to Senator Sandy Onor in the keenly contested 2023 governorship election in Cross River. She had also contested for the...

Sokoto Police Deploy Adequate Security

29.03.2025

The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Ahmed Musa, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical commanders to adopt proactive measures, including effective intelligence gathering, ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The command has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring security before, during, and after the festivities. As part...

FIDA Strengthens Collaboration To Promote Justice For Women, Children

29.03.2025

FIDA Nigeria-Abuja Branch has intensified its advocacy efforts to promote greater access to justice for women, children, and vulnerable groups. In line with this, the branch, led by its Chairperson, Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko, paid a visit to the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, to strengthen collaboration. During the...

Telecom Stakeholders Chart Path on Protection of Critical National Assets

29.03.2025

Key stakeholders in the country’s telecommunications industry, including regulators and law enforcement agencies, have all agreed to develop a multi-stakeholder action plan for the protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) assets in Lagos State. Senior representatives from the telecommunications stakeholder groups and regulatory bodies including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the Association...