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The Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo SAN, has raised concern over the maintenance of the legacy of the leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, whose burial has been fixed for December 17. In his tribute to the leader of Afenifere, Ajulo said the departure of Fasoranti has left his… The post Fasoranti: Ondo AG Raises Concern Over Afenifere Leader’s Successor, Legacy appeared first on New Telegraph.

The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has announced tuition fee concessions for its student-athletes who represented the institution at the just-concluded West African University Games (WAUG), with medal winners to pay 50 per cent of their school fees. Under the arrangement, athletes who participated in the competition but did not win medals will pay… The post UNIOSUN Rewards WAUG Medalists With 50% Tuition Discount appeared first on New Telegraph.

Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the security reportedly provided for his campaign billboards in Kaduna State amid persistent attacks by bandits and terrorists. Atiku, in a post on his social media page, questioned the government’s priorities, arguing that the protection given to the President’s billboards… The post Atiku Tackles Tinubu Over Security For Billboards Amid Rising Insecurity appeared first on New Telegraph.

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to commission the Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital, a student hostel and 104 staff housing units at the institution. Shettima is also expected to commission Yerwa Central Primary and Junior Secondary School in Maiduguri, as well as the Kashim Shettima Academy, established… The post Shettima Arrives Maiduguri To Commission Teaching Hospital, 104 Staff Housing Units appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Senate has passed two bills seeking to establish the Federal University of Agriculture, Orogun, Delta State, and the Federal University of Education, Ogbudu, Cross River State. The bills were passed during plenary after consideration and adoption of reports presented by the Senate Committees on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, and Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. The… The post Senate Passes Bills To Establish Universities Of Agric, Education In Delta, C’River appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Senate has passed two bills seeking to establish a Federal College of Agriculture in Delta and a Federal Medical Centre in Oyo State. The bills, transmitted by the House of Representatives for concurrence, are the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Senate… The post Senate Passes Bills To Establish Agric College, Medical Centre In Delta, Oyo appeared first on New Telegraph.

… as Soludo promises transformation of Anambra into Africa’s Dubai in 2031 Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called on the Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) to offer practical solutions, identify opportunities and help shape policies that will advance Nigerian tourism. This comes as the… The post Musawa Tasks HATMAN On Practical Solutions appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has noted with satisfaction that the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, providing for a dual policing system, has been approved by 24 State Houses of Assembly, meeting the constitutional threshold of two-thirds of the 36 states. In a press release issued by the Chief of Staff to the President… The post Presidential Panel Lauds State Assemblies For Passing State Policing Amendment Bill appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Accuses PMS Leadership of intimidation, extortion, political coercion The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has condemned the alleged imposition of campaign stickers bearing the name of APM Candidate, Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi and other political figures on commercial motorists in Oyo State, describing the practice as an affront to democratic freedom. In a statement issued… The post SSACO Condemns Imposition Of Adekanmbi’s Stickers On Oyo Commercial Motorists appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria, Sokoto State Branch, has affirmed Alhaji Bello Shukurah as the duly and constitutionally recognised acting Chairman of the association in the state. The association stated this in a press release signed by Alhaji Bello Shukurah and made available to newsmen on Friday in Sokoto. According to the statement,… The post Sokoto Motor Dealers Affirm Shukurah As Acting Chairman appeared first on New Telegraph.

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