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LG Automomy: FAAC In Dilemma Over Direct Funds Disbursement To Councils

20.02.2025

…suspends monthly meeting The uncertainty surrounding direct disbursement of monthly federation allocation funds to the 774 local government councils as envisaged this month led to an abrupt cancellation of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting last night in Abuja, New Telegraph authoritatively learned. Multiple insider sources close to FAAC confided in New Telegraph that...

NCDC: Ex-Nasarawa Speaker Hails Tinubu, NASS, Others

20.02.2025

The Immediate past Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the bill into law establishing North Central Development Commission (NCDC). This, he said, the President has again demonstrated his leadership qualities and the concern he has for sustainable peace, unity and equitable development across...

UNICEF, Others Get Assurance On Nutrition Budget From Bauchi Speaker

20.02.2025

Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Abubakar Sulaiman, has pledged to find a way to include nutrition provisions in the 2025 budget, despite it already being passed and signed into law. This commitment was made at a meeting with UNICEF, state assembly members and other stakeholders, where the Speaker emphasized the...

ProvidusBank: New Telegraph Award Reinforces Our Commitment On Growth Of Businesses

20.02.2025

The management of ProvidusBank Nigeria Limited has stated that winning the New Telegraph Fastest Growing Bank Award 2024 has further strengthened its commitment to driving impactful initiatives that help businesses thrive. This was conveyed in an acceptance letter addressed to the Managing Director/ Editor-in-Chief of Daily Telegraph Publishing Company, Mr. Ayodele Aminu, by the bank’s...

Lagos Assembly: Obasa’s Removal, Meranda’s Election Constitutionally Valid – CSOs

20.02.2025

A coalition of civil society organizations yesterday called for strict adherence to due process in the unfolding controversy surrounding the speakership of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The groups, dedicated to advancing women’s rights in governance, also condemned the alleged invasion of the Assembly by security operatives and urged all stakeholders to uphold constitutional...

In Clark’s Death, Nigeria Lost A Voice, Says Dakuku Peterside

20.02.2025

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has said that with the demise of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Nigeria has lost a “voice, patriot, statesman, defender and shining light.” Dr Peterside, who received the news with shock, stated that the demise of the former Federal Commissioner of Information...

Appeal Court Verdict: Reinstated Osun APC LG Chairmen Freeze Accounts

20.02.2025

Following the resumption of office by reinstated local government officials in Osun State, the council chairmen and councilors have ordered the immediate freezing of various council accounts as they formally resumed duty yesterday. The council chairmen warned Governor Ademola Adeleke and others in charge of the council resources to steer clear of public fund saying,...

NECO Accredits More Schools In Equatorial Guinea To Write SSCE, BECE

20.02.2025

In renewed efforts to expand its global presence, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools in Equitorial Guinea to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). A statement signed by the Ag. Director, Information and Public Relations of NECO, Azeez Sani, yesterday, disclosed that the newly...

Reps Query FCT Pensions Board Over Extra Budgetary Spending

20.02.2025

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, headed by Fred Agbedi, yesterday queried Director, FCT Area Council Staff Pension Board, Suleman Abdulrahman over extrabudgetary expenditure in 2024 fiscal year. The committee, which was not satisfied with the explanation from the director, promised to embark on an oversight...

FG Commends Gov Yusuf For Signing Kano Centre For Disease Control To Law

20.02.2025

The Federal Government has applauded Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for signing into law the establishment of the Kano Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s capacity to combat infectious and tropical diseases. The commendation came from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Muhammad...