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Wildlife Preservation: Nigeria Should Learn From Vantara’s Triumph –Expert

26.09.2025

An environmental expert, Victoria Adosonla, has urged the Federal Government to learn from Vantara Wildlife Preservation Centre in protecting wildlife in the country. Adosonla in a message made available to New Telegraph said Vantara is not just a shelter—it is a lifeline that has provided refuge to more than 25,000 animals from over 2,000 species,...

FBI Places $10,000 Bounty On Nigerian Wanted For Bank Fraud

26.09.2025

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, wanted in the United States for multiple fraud offences. According to a statement on the FBI’s website on Wednesday, Adediran faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud and credit...

Emir Of Bungudu Appoints Journalist As First Jekada Of Emirate

25.09.2025

The Emir of Bungudu, Sarkin Fulani of Bungudu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has approved the appointment of veteran journalist, Aminu Lawal Bungudu, as the first Jekada of Bungudu Emirate, a traditional title which literally means Ambassador of the Emirate. The appointment, announced in a letter signed by the Emirate Secretary, Alhaji Usman Ibrahim Ahmad,...

Troops Deny Oil Thieves N19m Proceeds, Arrest 26 Informants

25.09.2025

Troops conducting counterterrorism and anti-crime operations across the country have seized stolen crude and other illegally refined products valued at ₦19.75 million in the South-South region within the past week, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Thursday. The DHQ also disclosed that 26 terrorists’ informants and collaborators were arrested in the North-East during intensified clearance...

Nigeria Calls For Global Action To Ban Production Of Fissile Materials

25.09.2025

Nigeria has renewed its call for urgent global action to ban the production of fissile materials, reaffirming its commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, made the call at the first Ministerial Meeting of the “Friends of an FMCT” convened by Japan on the sidelines of the 80th United...

Asigangan Applauds Senator Alli’s Solar Power Revolution In Igangan

25.09.2025

The Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Rafiu Ariwoola, has commended Senator Sharafadeen Alli for what he described as unprecedented development in the community, declaring that “Igangan has never had it so good.” The monarch, who led community leaders and parents on a courtesy visit to the Senator’s Ibadan residence on Wednesday, said Alli had surpassed expectations...

Sokoto Launches Conditional Cash Transfer Program For 41,825 Girls

25.09.2025

Sokoto State has rolled out a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme for 41,825 adolescent female students across its 23 Local Government Areas under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. The official flag-off ceremony took place at Government House, Sokoto, and was presided over by Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, wife of the...

Develop Effective Work Plan For Nutrition Awareness, Ewhrudjakpo Tasks CS-SUNN

25.09.2025

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has charged the Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) to develop an effective work plan for proper nutrition awareness across communities in the state. Ewhrudjakpo gave the directive on Thursday when the Bayelsa chapter of CS-SUNN paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Yenagoa. He expressed concern...

ACPN Urges FG To Recognize Community Pharmacies As PHC Centers

25.09.2025

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to formally designate community pharmacies as Primary Health Care (PHC) centers across the country. The appeal was made by the National Chairman of ACPN, Pharm. Ambrose Ezeh, during a press briefing at the association’s national secretariat to mark the 2025 World...

SERVICOM Ranks NSITF High In Annual Assessment

25.09.2025

The Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) has rated the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) highly in its latest assessment of service delivery across the country. The report, released in Abuja, revealed that ten regional and state branch offices of the Fund performed exceptionally well in customer service over the past year. According to...