The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Labour Party, Victor Umeh, has decried seeming deliberate omission of the South East and other adjoining zones from the Light Rail project popularly known as the “Eastern rail line”. The rail project cuts across the South-South, South East, North East and North West … Read more
A senior executive at Binance, Tigran Gambaryan once again defended his explosive claim that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe from him to halt his arrest and prosecution. Gambaryan, speaking through a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, reiterated that his allegation was based on the truth of the events he experienced … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has debunked claims that it sells substandard petrol with a high burn rate. The company disclosed this on Saturday, February 15, 2025, through its spokesman, Olufemi Soneye. Content creator compares Dangote and NNPC fuel The national oil firm said it was reacting to a viral video showing that … Read more
The families of Late Brigadier General George T. Kurubo of Grand Bonny Kingdom, Rivers State, and Late Eze Sir Daniel Okereke of Okpala, Ngor Okpala Autonomous Community, Imo State, announce the passing of Ambassador Nne Furo Kurubo on Wednesday, February 12,02025, in Lagos. Saturday Telegraph gathered that she did at the age of 84. Ambassador … Read more
A multiple accident involving four articulated vehicles and a motorcyclist caused a gridlock on the Benin-Lagos expressway, near Okada Junction, on Saturday, leaving motorists and commuters stranded for about six hours. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred on Thursday due to dangerous driving, and a motorcyclist was also involved in the fatal accident. However, the … Read more
The Lebanese security agents have arrested more than 25 people in connection with Friday’s attack on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy in the country . At least two peacekeepers, including the mission’s outgoing deputy commander were injured in the attack. The Lebanese Interior Minister, Ahmad al-Hajjar, confirmed the arrests to journalists on … Read more
Female students at the Awolowo Hall at the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, were reportedly attacked by some armed robbers in the early hours of Saturday, February 15. The students were reportedly dispossessed of their valuables worth thousands of naira. The items stolen from the students included assorted mobile phones, clothing, jewellery and other … Read more
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has paid tributes to late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned elder statesman and Yoruba leader who passed on Friday morning at 96. Kalu in a statement acknowledged Pa Adebanjo’s remarkable contributions as a distinguished lawyer, politician and former organising secretary of the defunct Action Group … Read more
Suspected armed robbers on Saturday morning raided the Awolowo Hall of Residence at the University of Ibadan and robbed students of mobile phones, jewelry and other valuables worth thousands of naira. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Joke Akinpelu, confirmed the incident to journalists. She said: “The reports from the Hall wardens indicated that the robbers … Read more
Students from over 23 public universities and polytechnics in Nigeria are facing significant financial challenges as the delayed disbursement of institutional loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) threatens their ability to meet tuition deadlines. The affected students, who were approved for the loans, are expressing frustration as school portals are set to close … Read more