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Four Special Advisers to Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, have disbursed ₦10 million to 1,000 residents of Ward A in Lokoja Local Government Area in a grassroots intervention aimed at providing relief amid prevailing economic hardship. The beneficiaries, who received ₦10,000 each, were drawn from different polling units across the ward as part… The post Hardship: Four Ododo’s Aides Give ₦10m To 1,000 Lokoja Residents appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Federal Government has introduced stricter conditions for admitting newly recruited employees into its payroll, directing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with a rigorous verification process before new workers can be enrolled. Under the new measures, no newly recruited employee will be admitted into the Federal Government payroll without first being captured on… The post FG Introduces Stricter Recruitment Rules For MDAs, Bars New Employees Without Full Clearance appeared first on New Telegraph.

Former European 1500m champion and Irish Olympic athlete, Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34 following a battle with stage four bowel cancer. Mageean died on Sunday morning, November 1, surrounded by her family and loved ones, according to a statement shared on her social media accounts. “At 6.30am this morning, Ciara lost… The post Irish Olympic Athlete, Ciara Mageean Dies At 34 After Cancer Battle appeared first on New Telegraph.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, have arrived in Calabar, Cross River State, ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally. The two APC chieftains touched down at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport alongside other party leaders and stakeholders on Monday, 2 November, … The post 2027: Shettima, Yari Arrive Calabar For APC Presidential Campaign Rally appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Assures Plateau people of a factual, issue-based and peaceful campaign Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has formally inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, charging members to embark on a disciplined, issue-based and peaceful campaign to secure renewed mandates for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all Plateau State APC candidates…. The post Mutfwang Inaugurates 2027 Campaign Council, Calls For Renewed Support For APC appeared first on New Telegraph.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Anambra State, Senator Emma Anosike, has criticised the judiciary for interfering in the nomination of political party candidates, warning that the practice is undermining internal party democracy and threatening Nigeria’s democratic process. Anosike described the judgment that replaced Senator Hope Uzodimma with Rochas Okorocha as the candidate for… The post Anambra APC Faults Judiciary Over Imo West Senate Candidacy appeared first on New Telegraph.

The erstwhile National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has said that he will not support the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2027 because its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has squandered the goodwill he enjoyed during the 2023 presidential election. In an interview on Sunday, Abure said his camp was open to supporting… The post Abure: I’ll Not Support Obi, He Squandered His Goodwill In 2023 appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, has met with APC members of the Kano State House of Assembly and 40 candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections to strategise on how to secure victory for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The meeting, held at Bichi’s office in… The post 2027: Bichi Meets Kano APC Lawmakers, Candidates Over Tinubu, Yusuf’s Victory appeared first on New Telegraph.

Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Lagos, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, has introduced his new wife, Pastor Mo Odukoya, to his congregation. Odukoya made the announcement during the church’s Sunday service on November 1, 2026, at its headquarters in Ilupeju, Lagos State. The introduction followed an Instagram post he shared on Saturday featuring an… The post Jimmy Odukoya Introduces New Wife, Pastor Mo, To Fountain Of Life Congregation appeared first on New Telegraph.

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