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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; veteran media practitioner, Elder Kayode Olopade; and June 12 activist, Comrade Adewale Adeniyi Balogun, are among distinguished personalities and organisations selected for the Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation Awards. Olopade, who has served as Media Consultant to the Foundation for almost 15 years, is among the… The post Sanwo-Olu, Oluremi Tinubu, Olopade, Others Bag Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation Awards appeared first on New Telegraph.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on investors to take advantage of the forthcoming AFRICANDO 2026, the US–Africa Trade and Investment Conference and Expo, as well as the 2026 Aba International Trade Fair, to establish valuable business connections and explore investment opportunities. Governor Otti made the call during the October media chat, describing the… The post Otti Woos Investors To AFRICANDO, Aba Int’l Trade Fair appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed N13.87 billion to settle outstanding arrears of pension increments owed to 18,822 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), including pensioners of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) and five other former government agencies. The payment covers arrears arising from the 13.8 per cent and… The post PTAD Pays N13.87bn Pension Arrears To 18,822 Retirees appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced further progress in its electricity sector reforms, with plans to establish an independent state electricity market, rehabilitate Ibom Power Company and expand access to reliable electricity across the state’s 31 local government areas. The reforms are aimed at repositioning the power sector as a catalyst for economic growth,… The post Gov Eno’s Power Sector Reforms’ll Guarantee Steady Electricity For All A’Ibom Households Soon – Commissioner appeared first on New Telegraph.

APM Terminals Nigeria has underscored the importance of efficient ports, modern infrastructure and stronger public-private collaboration in enabling trade, improving productivity and supporting Nigeria’s economic growth. The call was made at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32), held in Abuja under the theme: “Growth that Works: Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity.” The summit… The post APMT Seeks Modern Port Infrastructure, Stronger Partnership To Drive Growth appeared first on New Telegraph.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sokoto State Chapter, has vowed to proceed with its presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for November 4, 2026, insisting that no threat, intimidation or unlawful obstruction will deprive the party of its constitutional right to organise political activities and campaign for its candidates. Speaking at a press conference at the party… The post ADC Presidential Campaign: No Threat, Intimidation Will Stop Us — Sokoto ADC Chairman appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested an Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offices Commission (ICPC) impersonator, Mohammed Nuhu along other two suspects in Lafia. Items recovered from the suspects include a Lexus IS 250 without registration number and a forged Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) identity card. A press… The post Police Arrest ICPC Impersonator, Two Others In Nasarawa appeared first on New Telegraph.

A large crowd of supporters in Garun Gabas Ward, Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State, rallied behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, chanting “Tinubu Must Stay” during the inauguration of a grassroots campaign office. The event, organised by the Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation (TMS), popularly known as the Tinubu… The post Jigawa Crowd Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid appeared first on New Telegraph.

It was a moment of excitement and celebration as Prince Olalekan Adewoye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate for the Kwara South Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections visited his maternal home, Offa, headquarters of the Offa local government area of Kwara State. The visit, according to a statement by Lekan Adewoye Foundation (LAF),… The post 2027: Offa Agog As Kwara South APC Candidate Visits Maternal Home appeared first on New Telegraph.

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has rated himself above President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing his competence, character, capacity and compassion for leadership. Obi made the declaration on Saturday at a town hall meeting in Owerri, Imo State, as part of his ongoing engagement with Nigerians ahead of… The post 2027: I’m Better Than Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Declares appeared first on New Telegraph.

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