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Gov Yusuf Arrives Cyprus, Vows To Secure Certificates Of Stranded Kano Graduates

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has taken a decisive step to address the prolonged challenges faced by Kano students unable to access their academic certificates throughout Ganduje's administration. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday, it was revealed that Governor Yusuf held a critical meeting with the management of Near East University in Cyprus to tackle the issue. The discussion focused on the overdue release of certificates for Kano students who graduated between 2015 and 2019. Many of these graduates, particularly from fields such as Medicine and Nursing, have been unable to

Five In Court Over Alleged Theft In Ogun

Five men, on Monday, stood before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly stealing a truckload of Milo products worth N25 million. New Telegraph gathered that the defendants, Temidire Ramon, 35, Aminu Yusuf, 26; Olusola Opadare, 35; Oludayo Adeleye, 38, and Amodu Jimoh, 51, conspired and stole a truckload of Milo products valued at N25 million, belonging to Nestle Company. According to the prosecutor, Insp E.O.Adaraloye the defendants committed the offences on October 13, 2020, at Agbara in Ogun. Citing that the offences contravened Sections 390(9) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun, 2006. READ ALSO

Minimum Wage: Judiciary Workers Shut Down Benue Court

The members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (NUJ), Benue State Chapter have locked up the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage. New Telegraph gathered that the members of the union barricaded the gate and prevented entry into the premises on Monday morning. According to the Assistant Secretary of the union in the state, Jooli David, this action was a result of the non-implementation of the N75,000 new minimum wage to members as promised by the state government. READ ALSO Benue Govt Spent N4.53bn To Service Loans In One

BREAKING: Oluyede Assumes Office As 24th COAS

Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Monday, officially assumed office as the 24th Substatnctive Chief of Army Staff (COAS) as the Nigerian Army marked the beginning of a new era with the symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at Army Headquarters. Oluyede’s appointment, following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja was approved by President Bola Tinubu on October 30 in an acting capacity. His tenure was formalized after confirmation by the Senate and House of Representatives. The ceremony, held in Abuja, is a longstanding military tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority. It follows the unusual presentation of Oluyede’s insignia

Kogi Govt Handover New Lokoja Int’l Market Site To Contractor

The Kogi State Government on Monday handed over 15 hectares of land for the construction of a new International Ultra-modern Market to Sazaz Acres Biloque Company (SABC), Limited Handing over the site to the contracting firm, the state commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Taiye Abanika in the company of his counterpart from the Ministry of Works, said the new project was initiated by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, to expand development in the state capital. He said the new market project located along Hassan Usman Katsina road was in line with the governor's determination to make the state more urban

Business

Chappal Energies Completes Acquisition Of Equinor Nigeria

Chappal Energies has finalised the acquisition of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company (ENEC), a subsidiary of Norway’s Equinor ASA. Chappal Energies finalised the acquisition of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company (ENEC) on December 6, 2024, one year

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Five Charge To Ogun Court Over Alleged Theft

Five In Court Over Alleged Theft In Ogun

Five men, on Monday, stood before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly stealing a truckload of Milo products worth N25 million. New Telegraph gathered that the defendants, Temidire Ramon, 35, Aminu Yusuf,

Sports

FA To Investigate Object-Throwing By Tottenham Fans During Chelsea Game

The Football Association (FA), has opened an investigation into the behaviour of Tottenham Hotspur fans during their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. The club’s supporters could be seen throwing objects