Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the gang-rape of two women including an Israeli tourist and the death of a man near a UNESCO World Heritage site in India, police said Sunday. A group of two women and three men were attacked late Thursday near the Group of Monuments at Hampi, an ancient…
● We Are Set for More Good Governance Delivery – Governor Adeleke The management of Telegraph Newspapers led by its Managing Director, Ayodele Aminu today presented award of the best Governor in the health sector to Governor Ademola Adeleke for his rehabilitation and upgrading of over 200 primary health care centres (PHCs), Imole Medical Outreach…
Anti-graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, have been called upon to invite for questioning and accelerated prosecution, the immediate past governor of Osun State and the current minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola over financial crimes committed…
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, the Jigawa State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, unveiled a training programme for 600 women selected from the 27 Local Government of the state. The training programme is part of UNICEF’s global Generation Unlimited movement, which aims to connect young people with skills, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship pathways. The…
The Nasarawa State Government says plans have been concluded to establish a centralised database for all information relating to land matters in the state. The State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Umaru Tanko-Tunga, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lafia, the state capital, on Saturday. He noted that the aim of setting up…
The Osun State Government has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate the immediate past governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over the alleged misappropriation of a $20m World Bank health grant. The government also accused Oyetola of money laundering, financial misconduct and violations of the Public Procurement Act…
Top leaders of Osun All Progressive Congress(APC) are in confusion over the petition lodged by an Abuja based lawyer against top former functionaries of the Oyetola administration. Since early morning when the petition surfaced in national dailies, top leaders of the APC have been running helter-skelter over details of the petition and wondering whose names…
As African countries and institutions rapidly evolve, so too must Canada’s engagement. In a time of global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Canada must seize opportunities to strengthen economic and national security, including by diversifying its markets; improving supply chain resilience; enhancing peace, security and human rights; and contributing to efforts that build and maintain corridors…
House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee Chairman, Representative Bamidele Salam, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson and a close political mentor. The lawmaker conveyed his sadness in a message shared on his personal Facebook handle @BamideleSalam late on Friday. According to him, “I was waiting for…
The Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District of Bauchi State, Ahmed Abdul Ningi, has expressed his intention to contest for the gubernatorial seat under the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Bauchi State come 2027. Abdul Ahmed Ningi made the declaration on Friday during a meeting with party stakeholders from Ganjuwa LGA,…
