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Makinde Reacts To Stampede At Islamic High School In Ibadan

18.12.2024

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed deep sorrow following a tragic stampede at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, during a family-oriented event. New Telegraph reports that the unfortunate incident resulted in multiple deaths and several injuries, casting a pall of grief over the state. Reacting to the tragic incident in his official statement, Governor Makinde...

Tinubu Reconstitutes Teams For 12 River Basin Dev Authorities

18.12.2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Executive Management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Wednesday’s appointments are part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to enhance water resource management, improve agricultural services, and ensure regional development across Nigeria. The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development...

Zamfara NSCDC Deploys 550 Operatives For Christmas, New year

18.12.2024

Ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 550 personnel across the state for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Briefing newsmen at the Command’s headquarters in Gusau, the state commandant, Sani Mustapha noted that the deployment was aimed at...

Nigeria Customs Service Promotes 1,419 Junior Officers

18.12.2024

The management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the promotion of 1,419 junior officers across various ranks. This marks a significant step toward enhancing workforce motivation and operational efficiency. The promotion was ratified during the 10th Management Meeting, chaired by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on November 29,...

Russia Detains Suspect Over Murder Of Chemical Weapons Chief Kirillov

18.12.2024

On Wednesday, the Russian Security Services detained a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan in connection with the assassination of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, the Head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the 54-year-old Kirillov was assassinated alongside his assistant in Moscow. He was killed on Tuesday morning when an...

Akpabio Urges Tinubu To Caution Defiant Ministers

18.12.2024

Nigeria’s Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has called on President Bola Tinubu to caution intransigent Ministers who won’t respond to invitations by the National Assembly. Senator Akpabio who made this call on Wednesday when the President presented 2025 budget estimates of N47.9trn before a joint session of the National Assembly said such ministers have no...

Tinubu’s Blunder Sparks Laughter During 2025 Budget Presentation

18.12.2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has turned an apparent misstep into a moment of levity while presenting the 2025 national budget to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly on Wednesday. New Telegraph reports that during the budget presentation, Tinubu mistakenly referred to the National Assembly as the “11th National Assembly.” However, Lawmakers quickly corrected him,...

Ademola Lookman Proves Wisdom Is Not By Age -Omokri

18.12.2024

Nigerian public commentator, Reno Omokri has hailed Super Eagles football star, Ademola Lookman for promoting Nigeria’s rich culture and heritage on the global stage. Praising the Atlanta star, Omokri in a post shared on his X handle on Wednesday, commended Lookman for his patriotic remarks at the 2024 African Footballer of the Year awards. Contrasted Lookman’s...

Obayangban Congratulates Odusola-Stevenson On OSRC Appointment

18.12.2024

The Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Afforestation, Bidemi Joshua Obayangban has applauded the appointment of Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Ondo State Radiovision Corporation (OSRC), praising his leadership skills and mentorship qualities. In a statement on Wednesday, Obayangban described Odusola-Stevenson as a seasoned professional whose...

Police Debunk Allegations Of Inhumane Treatment

18.12.2024

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday, clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of Vincent Makinde. Makinde, a dismissed Police officer’s case has drawn public attention following a viral video and a subsequent appeal for his release by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN). In a statement made available to newsmen by the...