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The Senate has been urged to intervene in the humanitarian crisis triggered by devastating flash floods that ravaged Ebonyi South Senatorial District, claiming eight lives and displacing over 2,500 residents. The call was contained in a Motion of Urgent National Importance sponsored on Wednesday by Senator Anthony Ani, representing Ebonyi South, over the late September… The post Senate Moves To Tackle Ebonyi South Flood Disaster As 8 Die appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General O. O. Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to prioritise personal safety, build meaningful professional relationships and maintain responsible conduct on social media during their service year. Nafiu gave the advice on Wednesday while addressing members of the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream I at the… The post NYSC DG Urges Corps Members To Prioritise Safety, Digital Responsibility appeared first on New Telegraph.

As political campaigns in Adamawa State continues to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, media and journalists has been challenged to highlight the role of providing accurate information, scrutinising candidates’ claims and holding political actors accountable. The Governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske gave the challenge while… The post 2027: Haske Urges Journalists To Uphold Professional Standards appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused former Vice President and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of hypocrisy over his comments on the criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to Keyamo, Atiku’s record in government contradicted his remarks on the rising cost of living and insecurity… The post Keyamo Slams Atiku Over Comments On Tinubu Govt appeared first on New Telegraph.

El-rufai’s tribal takes a new dimensions as forensic investigator with the State Security Service (SSS), Segun Kayode, has alleged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and some of his associates earmarked $600,000 to settle officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and intermediaries. Kayode, the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial,… The post El-Rufai Set Aside $600,000 To Settle EFCC Officials – Investigator Alleges appeared first on New Telegraph.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has faulted the criticism of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project by a former Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke. Recall that Duke had said in an interview on Arise Television that the project was an impossibility due to swampy terrain. The 750km highway project being constructed by the… The post Diri Faults Duke On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project appeared first on New Telegraph.

After almost three years without tangible progress, governor Alex Otti has said that the appointment of a new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, is an additional fillip to jumpstart the flagship project, the Abia Innovation and Industrial Park, AIIP, to ensure timely realization of its full potential. Governor Otti told the AIIP team that… The post Gov Otti Provides Additional Incentives For AIIP appeared first on New Telegraph.

A major joint operation involving Meta, the UK National Crime Agency, and leading technology companies including Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Coinbase, Adobe, and Starlink, alongside law enforcement from ten countries, has disrupted criminal scam networks operating in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. Hosted by the NCA in London in partnership with the US Department… The post 28 Arrested, 117 Trafficking Victims Rescued As Global Operation Targets W’African Scam Centres appeared first on New Telegraph.

Dangote Industries Limited and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) have commended Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) for bringing African exchanges together to expand cross-border investment opportunities through the ongoing roadshow for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE offer. The commendation came on Wednesday at an investor engagement in Gaborone, following an earlier engagement in… The post Dangote Group, Botswana Exchange Laud NGX Group For Driving Cross-Border Collaboration appeared first on New Telegraph.

An activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has condemned the killing of a member of Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC) in Enugu State. Adeyanju, in an official statement on Wednesday the spate of political intolerance across the country was posing serious threatens to democracy. He urged President Bola Tinubu to call to order members… The post Rights Activist, Adeyanju Condemns Killing Of NDC Member In Enugu appeared first on New Telegraph.

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