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Former Kaduna Central Senator, Sen. Shehu Sani, has urged candidates affected by the September 24 Supreme Court ruling on provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, to reconsider their participation in the race, warning that they may be wasting their time and resources. Speaking in a statement posted on his X handle, Sani said supporters of… The post 2027: Shehu Sani Urges Candidates Affected By S’Court Ruling To Reconsider Participation appeared first on New Telegraph.

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller has revealed plans to review demand notice processing, engage shipping lines and commence targeted training for Customs officers and port users. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Murtala Muazu disclosed this during an engagement with stakeholders at the command, saying that his leadership would be… The post Customs plans To Review Demand Notice Process, Staff Training appeared first on New Telegraph.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Edo Central senatorial candidate, Hon. Herberta Okonofua, former governorship candidate, Hon Kenneth Imasuangbon and other party leaders on Tuesday reportedly escaped death by a whisker when suspected political thugs opened fire on their convoy in Igueben Local Government Area of the state. The ADC alleged that the attackers, suspected to… The post Edo Central ADC Senatorial Candidate, Okonofua, Others Escape Death In Gun Attack appeared first on New Telegraph.

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has assured Nigerians that the reforms introduced by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration is aimed at placing Nigeria on the path of recovery and progress. Gov Fintiri while defending Tinubu’s reforms, maintained that, “the hardship Nigeria is experiencing or going through is bound to happen because of poor maladministration… The post Fintiri Assures Nigeria’ll Recover Under Tinubu’s Reforms appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects who allegedly murdered and robbed some family members and dumped their bodies in a river at Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, all residents of the community, were arrested following intelligence received by the… The post Three In Police Net Over Family Massacre, Bodies Dumped In Ibadan River appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nasarawa State, has said that it would display the preliminary voter register for new registrants across the 147 electoral wards in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mohamed Abubakar, stated this at a press conference on Wednesday in Lafia, said the… The post INEC To Display Preliminary Voter Register In Nasarawa’s 147 Electoral Wards appeared first on New Telegraph.

Erstwhile governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede SAN, has expressed sadness over the tragic Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. Jegede, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), described the incident as a painful loss to the nation,… The post Ondo Air Crash: Jegede Mourns Victims, Commiserates With FG, Families appeared first on New Telegraph.

Pandemonium broke out in Akure, the Ondo State capital, following a violent clash between commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, and ticket sellers in Akure over alleged multiple levies imposed on the riders. The clash, which occurred in parts of the Akure metropolis, was triggered by disagreements over the collection of levies from… The post Okada Riders, Ticket Sellers Clash, Leave Several Injured In Ondo appeared first on New Telegraph.

Stakeholders in Ekiti State have called for greater unity, active citizenship and collective action to consolidate the gains of the last 30 years and build a more prosperous, opportunity-driven state. They made the call on Wednesday at a public hearing organised by the Ekiti State House of Assembly to mark the 30th anniversary of the… The post Ekiti At 30: Stakeholders Harp On Unity, Collective Action For Prosperity appeared first on New Telegraph.

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former leader of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Chief Ralph Obioha, describing him as a patriot who played a significant role in the struggle for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria. Obioha was a respected statesman, former lawmaker, businessman and prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. According… The post Tinubu Mourns NADECO Leader, Obioha appeared first on New Telegraph.

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