The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has assured the Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State of the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring lasting peace in the area and across the state. The Minister gave the assurance during a visit to the community alongside his wife, Mrs. […] More
Kano-based multi-billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, had expressed his readiness to depart from this world, stating two years ago that he no longer found joy in life. In an emotional remark that resonated across the country and beyond, Dantata told visiting politicians that he was tired of living, having lost most of the […] More
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Oko-Oba Abattoir in the Agege Local Government Area of the state following the operators’ compliance with sanitation and hygiene regulations. Saturday Telegraph recalls that the facility was shut down on June 19 over what the State Government described as environmental violations and inappropriate operational […] More
As the West African region struggles to deal with the persistent threat of Lassa fever, Nigeria has emerged as a leader in research and development (R&D) coordination, particularly in the push for vaccine development to fight this disease. This was disclosed at a recent webinar that focused on improving research efforts in West Africa. The […] More
An investigative reporter in a Freedom of Information (FoI) Request to the Lagos State Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development and another to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has alleged that both secretly gave out a disputed paternity child to suspected traffickers. The FoI, dated 16th June 2025 and signed by the Editor, […] More
The conflict and instability in the 39 economies, including Nigeria, categorized by the World Bank as Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situation (FCS) countries, is exacting a devastating toll on them, “driving up extreme poverty faster than anywhere else, intensifying acute hunger, and pushing several key development goals farther out of reach”, according to a report released […] More
The President of the Lagos State University Students’ Union (LASUSU), Comrade Joldie Ayomide Adebobola has called for a new approach to student unionism away from the current destructive and sloganeering mode. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the 35th anniversary of the founding of the union at the school premises during the week, Adebobola stressed […] More
His death was announced by his PPS, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid on his X page. While announcing this he wrote, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive […] More
Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, June 28, depart Abuja for Saint Lucia and Brazil, the presidency has said. Bayo Onanuga, an aide to the president said Tinubu will be embarking on a two-nation tour for the purpose of enhancing South-South cooperation and attending the BRICS Summit. The presisent will make his first stop […] More
The former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday, June 27, met with the governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum. Atiku and Zulum met after Friday’s Juma’ah prayers at the Annoor Jumuat Mosque in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. In a post made on X, the two-time presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said he […] More
Three Ghanaian nationals are currently on the radar of the police over impersonation and forgery, the Nigeria Police has said. The police in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said it has concluded investigations concerning a high-profile case involving the foreigners. Adejobi in the statement issued on Friday said the […] More
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