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Reps To Subpoena REA, NEP Heads, Issue Final Warning

03.03.2026

The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy on Tuesday issued a final summons to the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Abba Aliyu, and the Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), Mr. Olufemi Akinyelure, over their repeated failure to appear before the panel. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Afam Ogene,...

2Baba’s Wife, Natasha Resumes Legislative Duties At Edo Assembly

03.03.2026

The lawmaker representing Egor Constituency of the Edo State House of Assembly and wife of legendary singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, Natasha Osawuru, has officially resumed her legislative duties following the birth of her first child. Taking to her Instagram story on Tuesday, March 3, Natasha revealed that she is glad to be...

Moment Asake Gifts Mother G-Wagon For Ramadan

03.03.2026

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has surprised his mother with a brand-new multi-million-naira G-Wagon. New Telegraph gathered that the singer gave her mother the gift in celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan. READ ALSO: In a heartwarming video circulating on social media on Tuesday, the “Lonely At The Top” crooner...

NCAA Lauds Zamfara Governor Over Progress Of Gusau Airport Project

03.03.2026

The Director of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Ahmad Abba, has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for the remarkable progress recorded in the ongoing construction of Gusau Airport. The commendation was made during an official visit to the project site in Gusau, where Abba was welcomed and conducted around the airport facilities by the Commissioner...

GOC Oyinlola Vows Decisive Action Against Bandits In Alkaleri LGA

03.03.2026

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Eyitayo Folusho Oyinlola, has assured that intensified military operations are underway to flush out bandits from Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. While briefing Governor Bala Mohammed on recent attacks in Mansur, Futuk, Gigare, and Gwana communities, the GOC disclosed that...

Army Takes Over Alkaleri Operations As Bala Mohammed Hosts GOC

03.03.2026

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed received the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Eyitayo Foluso Oyinlola, at the Government House, Bauchi, as the military assumed control of security operations in Alkaleri Local Government Area. The GOC, who heads the 3 Division headquartered in Jos, said his deployment followed...

Badmos Congratulates Adeyemo As APC Holds Congress In Oyo

03.03.2026

…Says Party Ready to Reclaim State in 2027 A former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and House of Representatives hopeful for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Hon Bolaji Saheed Badmos, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, describing the outcome of the party’s state congress as...

Sanwo-Olu Approves Redeployment Of Adetola as Lagos Accountant-General

03.03.2026

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the redeployment of Mr. Muyiwa John Adetola as the new Accountant-General of Lagos State and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO). The appointment follows the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abiodun Muritala. According to an official circular issued by the Office...

A’Ibom Partners FG, UBEC On HOPE-EDU Programme

03.03.2026

The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education by supporting the Federal Ministry of Education and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in implementing strategic basic education reforms. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional capacity, improve learning outcomes, and accelerate sustainable development across the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday...

NSE President Inaugurated As Chairman Of TETFund’s Special High Impact Intervention Project

03.03.2026

The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, has pledged the full backing of Nigeria’s engineering community for the successful execution of the Federal Government’s Special High Impact Intervention Projects in selected universities, following his appointment as Chairman of a ministerial monitoring committee. Speaking in Abuja at the inauguration of...