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The Benue State Government through the Ministry of Justice and Public Order is in partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), to combat human trafficking as well as sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the state. The Honourable Commissioner in the ministry, Prof. Yangien Ornguga, disclosed this during an interactive… The post Benue Partners NAPTIP To Combat Human Trafficking, GBV – Justice Commissioner appeared first on New Telegraph.

A helicopter has crashed in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, killing the pilot and the passengers. ‎ The helicopter reportedly crashed, with details of the incident, including the number of persons on board and possible survivors, still unclear as of the time of filing this report. The incident, which… The post Pilot, Passengers Feared Dead As Helicopter Crashes In Ondo appeared first on New Telegraph.

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has said that state governments are proud of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as beneficial to grassroots development. Mohammed made the remarks on Monday when he received the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,… The post State Govts Proud Of Tinubu Reforms – Bala Mohammed appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Youth Leader in Lagos State has described the party’s governorship candidate, Prince Adelaja Adeoye, popularly known as Laja Adeoye, as the “frontline alternative” to lead Lagos in the 2027 governorship election. The youth leader said Adeoye’s early entry into the race, experience in the private sector and the policy proposals… The post 2027: Why Adeoye Is Frontline Alternative To Lead Lagos – APM Youth Leader appeared first on New Telegraph.

The renewed debate over the potable water “crisis” in Sokoto State deserves to be examined beyond political accusations and counteraccusations. Residents have a legitimate right to ask why reliable water remains difficult to obtain in parts of Sokoto metropolis. But they also have a right to know what the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu has… The post Sokoto’s Water Crisis: Beyond Politics, What The Record Reveals appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Federal Government has said its ongoing economic reforms will create the fiscal and economic conditions needed to facilitate the delivery of more development projects across Nigerian states. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said this while speaking during his visit to governor Bala Mohammed Monday in Bauchi… The post FG: Economic Reforms’ll Boost Dev’t Projects Across States – Oyedele appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Ondo State, comprising Amotekun, the Military, the Department of State Security (DSS), and the Police, has killed a top commander of Islamic State West Africa Province, Abdussamad Ohida. ‎Ohida, who is also known as Anwar, was reportedly killed on Sunday during a joint security operation in a forest in… The post JTF Kills Top ISWAP Commander, Others In Ondo appeared first on New Telegraph.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with the Federal Government in the interest of the people, insisting that health and education should not be subjected to partisan politics. Mohammed stated this while receiving the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, and the Minister of… The post Bauchi Won’t Politicise Health, Education – Bala appeared first on New Telegraph.

No fewer than 40,000 registered farmers and their households in Kwara State have pledged their unwavering support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, and the senatorial bid of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as well as the gubernatorial ambition of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Engr. Salihu Yakubu Danladi – Salihu. The farmers… The post 2027: Kwara Farmers Back Tinubu, AbdulRazaq, Danladi, Others appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Hajia ‘Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has held a grand retirement reception in honour of a retired Deputy Superintendent of Traffic, DST Anifat Abiodun Bello, describing her “infectious commitment to duty,” as rare and worthy of emulation. At the dinner, held… The post Ogun PDP Deputy Gov’ship Candidate, Sowunmi-Kolapo, Holds Reception In Honour Of Retired Traffic Warden, Bello appeared first on New Telegraph.

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