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Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Saturday, July 1, 2023.
HURIWA Asks Tinubu To Arrest Asari-Dokubo Or Face Nationwide Protest
A Civil rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to immediately arrest of ex-Niger Delta agitator, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo.
In a statement issued on Friday by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko the group threatened to mobilise nationwide protests in all the states…Read more
BREAKING: ASUU Rejects Curriculum Designed By NUC
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Friday expressed its displeasure with the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) prepared by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
In a statement issued by the National President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the union said the CCMAS was a nightmare…Read more
Subsidy Removal: Adeleke To Introduce Public Transport Buses
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Friday revealed plans of his administration to launch palliatives to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal.
He made this known while declaring his government’s readiness to make life easy for residents of Osun residents…Read more
PDP Hails Tinubu Over Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the courage to remove the fuel subsidy.
The party in a statement issued on Thursday by the Party Chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi said the courage to remove subsidy from Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS)…Read more
ASUU Members Part Of Curriculum Reengineering – NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that hundreds of professors involved in the design of its recent Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) currently receiving a backlash from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), were members of the union.
NUC in a swift reaction to ASUU’s criticism and rejection of the CCMAS for several reasons including alleged loss of university autonomy, noted that from 1989 to date…Read more
My Family Have Been Financing Abiodun Since 2019 – Adebutu
The Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu has described Governor Dapo Abiodun as an “ingrate”, claiming that his family has been financing the Governor’s political activities since 2019.
Adebutu who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday…Read more
Maiyaki Takes Over As NUC’s Acting Executive Secretary
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr Chris Maiyaki has formally taken over as Acting Executive Secretary of the commission.
This followed the voluntary resignation of Prof. Abubakar Rasheed who tendered his resignation as NUC Executive Secretary…Read more
Int’l Day Of Parliamentarism: Abbas Calls For Renewed Efforts On Climate Action
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has called on parliaments across the globe to intensify efforts on climate action as the world marks the International Day of Parliamentarism.
Abbas said the International Day of Parliamentarism, which marks the anniversary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)…Read more
Abdulrazaq Seeks Support For Tinubu, Says Peace Key To Devt
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has hosted the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, to the annual Bareke, commending the royal institution for working with the government to sustain peace, harmony and promote development in the state.
To this end, the Governor called on citizens to support President Bola Tinubu…Read more
Ortom Denies Reports Of Ministerial Nomination
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom on Friday dispelled widespread speculation that he has been nominated for a ministerial appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The ex-governor, in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Terver Akase…Read more
Group Cautions Politicians Against Destabilising Governance In Ondo
A group, Ondo Redemption Front has cautioned politicians in Ondo State against destabilising governance in the State.
The group called on the stakeholders to allow the rule of law to thrive in its full form for peace…Read more
Ovia River Bridge: Idahosa Expresses Worry Over Danger, If Not Fixed
Mr Dennis Idahosa (APC-Edo) has raised the alarm over imminent danger on the Ovia River Bridge in Edo State if the defects on the busy Benin-Ore highway bridge is not urgently addressed.
Idahosa who represents the Ovia federal constituency in the House of Representatives raised the alarm…Read more
Sanwu-Olu’s Second Term’ll Improve On Inclusiveness Of Youths, Women, Others – Akosile
It’s different tales for different folks. I am lucky to have worked with a purposeful and humane human being like Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.
It’s not every day that he thanked you, but in his actions…Read more
Moman: Petrol Pump Price Won’t Hit N700 Unless…
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MO- MAN) yesterday said the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol will not rise to N700 in the northern part of Nigeria and N600 in Lagos soon.
The National Controller Operations, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mike Osatuyi…Read more
Obaseki Condoles With Salvation Army Over Road Accident
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with Salvation Army Ministry International over an accident involving its members on the bridge across the Ovia River along the Benin-Lagos Expressway, which claimed the lives of some of its members and other road users.
In a statement issued on Friday, the governor expressed sadness over the incident…Read more
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