National Telescope national telescope newspaper

October, 2024

• 18 October

  Wike Will Not Join APC, Says Party Chairman Okocha

  

  Dr. Tony Okocha, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has firmly stated that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will not be joining the APC. Okocha emphasised that Wike has repeatedly expressed his loyalty to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his success to the party. Speaking …

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• 17 October

  Two Killed, Others Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

  

  A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday around 8:05 PM at Ibafo village along the Abeokuta-Siun-Sagamu expressway, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuring two others. The crash involved a red Mercedes-Benz truck, which had no registration number, and a wine-colored Mitsubishi space wagon with registration number AAB 255AE. According …

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• 17 October

  Three Injured in Edo CNG Vehicle Explosion

  

  A CNG-powered vehicle exploded at the NIPCO filling station in Aduwawa, Benin City, Edo State, on Wednesday, resulting in severe injuries to three individuals, including a motorist with eye injuries. An attendant at the station, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that the other two victims—a woman whose stomach was …

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• 17 October

  Lagos, Gombe, other states paying over N70,000 minimum wage

  

  In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved an increase in the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000. However, implementation has varied across states, with some yet to adopt the new wage. Several states have pledged to pay more than the federal minimum. Here’s a list of states …

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• 17 October

  256 Students Bag First Class in Unilorin

  

  By Olakunle Oyedunmola | University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is set to hold its 39th convocation ceremony, where 256 students from the 2022/2023 academic session will graduate with First Class honors. This was revealed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), during a media briefing held at the university’s auditorium earlier …

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• 17 October

  Family of Slain Delta Graduate Appeals to Govt for Justice

  

  By Chuks Peter, DELTA;  The family of Mr. Onyeka Kikeme, a graduate of Chemistry Education from the University of Delta, Agbor, has called on the Delta State Government to ensure justice is served for their brother, whose body was found in a bush in Owa-Oyibu, Ika North East Local Government …

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• 17 October

  Delta Govt Approves New Minimum Wage for Workers

  

  By Chuks Peter, DELTA Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of the new minimum wage for workers in the state, with implementation set to begin in October. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, during a meeting with …

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• 17 October

  Senate Reacts to Jigawa Tanker Explosion

  

   In the aftermath of the deadly petrol tanker explosion in Majia Town, Jigawa State, which tragically claimed more than 90 lives and left 50 others critically injured, the Nigerian Senate has urged security agencies to adopt more proactive measures to prevent similar incidents across the country. During its plenary session, the …

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• 17 October

  Police Re-arrest Escaped Convict in Borno Flood Incident 

  

   The Borno State Police Command has successfully re-arrested a convict, Auwalu Aminu, also known as Auwalu Kirkir, who escaped from a correctional facility in Maiduguri after severe flooding caused significant damage in September. In a statement released on Wednesday, ASP Nahum Daso, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development. According to …

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• 16 October

  Varsity Workers Threaten to Resume Strike Over Withheld Salaries – NASU

  

  Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Other Associated Institutions (NASU) have signaled their intention to resume a suspended strike due to four months of unpaid salaries by the Federal Government. Peters Adeyemi, NASU’s General Secretary, made this announcement during the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in …

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• 16 October

  NEMA Sends Team to Kogi as Flooding Displaces 517

  

  The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has dispatched an emergency response team to Kogi State in response to recent flooding that has affected several communities. This action aims to proactively monitor the flood situation nationwide, as stated in an agency release on Wednesday. The team includes specialists in search and …

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• 16 October

  UI Receives TETFund Assurance Amidst Flood Safety Concerns

  

  By Odekola Deborah | The University of Ibadan has received the assurance of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund on the prevention of flood in the campus. Accordinf to a statement on Wednesday, Honourable Sunday Adepoju, representing the Southwest on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) board, gave the assurance during …

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• 16 October

  95 People Dead, 50 Hospitalised in Jigawa Tanker Explosion

  

  A tragic incident in Majiya village, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has resulted in over 90 fatalities and more than 50 people hospitalized after a petrol tanker explosion early Wednesday morning. The explosion occurred around 12:30 AM when the tanker, en route from Port Harcourt to Nguru in …

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• 16 October

  BREAKING: Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi Is Dead

  

  Popular Nollywood actor, Otunba Ayobami Olabiyi, widely known as Bobo B, has died. He reportedly passed away in Ibadan, Oyo State, following a brief illness. Before his death, Olabiyi served as the former governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) in Oyo State and was …

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• 15 October

  I Won’t Establish Church After Winners Retirement – Bishop Aremu

  

  By Odekola Deborah Bishop Thomas Aremu, Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), has made it clear that he has no intention of starting his own church after retirement. Instead, he plans to stay with the ministry that has profoundly influenced his life for over 40 years. …

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• 15 October

  French Language important to Nigeria, Says UI Vice-Chancellor

  

  By Deborah Odekola The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, has emphasized the vital role of bilingualism, particularly in French, for enhancing job prospects, research development, and collaborative efforts. In a statement by the institutions Directorate of Communication, the VC stated this while speaking during a …

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• 15 October

  UI Advocates Staff Training in Firms for Efficiency

  

  The University of Ibadan is emphasizing the importance of staff training for organizational efficiency, as highlighted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor Peter O. Olapegba. He stressed that the quality of an organisation is directly tied to the expertise of its staff, which is why the university is committed to …

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• 14 October

  National Grid Collapses again

  

  By Olakunle Oyedunmola | The national grid has collapsed once again, marking the sixth grid failure in Nigeria this year, National Telescope has learned. This ongoing challenge has sparked outrage and concern among Nigerians, who rely heavily on the national grid for electricity supply. The collapse, which occurred at 18:48 …

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• 14 October

  Gov Yusuf Named NUJ Grandpatron, Lauded for Transforming Health, Education Sectors

  

  Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been recognised for his significant contributions to health and education as he was conferred with the title of Grand Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The honour was bestowed by the National President of the NUJ, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, during …

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• 14 October

  Super Eagles Safely Back in Nigeria After 15-Hour Ordeal in Libya

  

  The Nigerian Super Eagles have returned to Nigeria after being stranded for over 15 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in Libya, following their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers match against the Mediterranean Knights. The team landed safely in Kano, where they expressed relief and frustration after enduring what they described …

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• 14 October

  Petroleum Ministry, FRSC Strengthen Partnership for Safer Roads

  

  The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has emphasised his commitment to improving road safety, particularly in the transportation of petroleum products, through a partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Speaking during a courtesy visit by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, Lokpobiri expressed his …

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• 14 October

  Abure’s leadership not legitimate, says Kenneth Okonkwo

  

  Nigerian actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will select the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in 2027 if Julius Abure remains as National Chairman. Okonkwo, who served as LP’s presidential campaign spokesperson in the 2023 elections, stated on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” programme …

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• 14 October

  Oyo emerges NBS most employment friendly state – NBS

  

  The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has announced Oyo State as the most employment friendly State in the Southern part of Nigeria. In a statement made by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, NBS, a Federal Government Agency made this declaration in the latest employment statistics published …

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• 14 October

  Gunmen Shoot 22-Year-Old in Delta

  

  By Chuks Peter, DELTA A 22-year-old man, Goodluck Joe, was shot and seriously injured by suspected armed robbers on Friday night in Mosogar Community, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred around 9:37 pm along Otubu Church road as the victim was on his way home. According …

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• 14 October

  Samson Dauda Becomes the First Nigerian to Win the Mr. Olympia Title

  

   Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda has made history as the first Nigerian to win the prestigious Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. Dauda, who now resides in the United Kingdom, clinched the 2024 title over the weekend at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada, USA. This remarkable achievement places Dauda at the top of the …

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• 14 October

  Ondo: PVC Collection Begins Thursday – INEC

  

  As the Ondo State governorship election approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for registered voters will begin on Thursday, October 17, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, …

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• 14 October

  Six Dead, Five Injured in Multiple Crashes in Ibadan

  

   Tragedy struck in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday morning when six people lost their lives and five others sustained injuries in a multiple road accident at Oke Eleshin, Amuloko on Akanran Road, Ona Ara Local Government Area. The horrific accident involved a trailer carrying tiles and a truck loaded …

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• 14 October

  Wike, Fubara feud ‘beyond reconciliation’ says Fayose

  

   Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has stated that the rift between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has escalated to a point where reconciliation is no longer possible. Wike and Fubara have been locked in a fierce struggle …

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• 14 October

  How Kidnappers Killed Delta DPO During Operation

  

   A fresh wave of insecurity hit Delta State as the newly appointed Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division, CSP Jega, was killed by suspected kidnappers during a rescue mission. The tragic incident happened around 1 am on Monday, barely two days after CSP Jega resumed duty at the Agbarho Divisional …

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• 14 October

  N /Delta Activist Urges Tinubu to Safeguard Nigeria’s Judiciary

  

  ….Says Judges Use Technicalities to Politically Influence Cases -Sheriff Mulade By Chuks Peter, DELTA A Niger Delta activist and human rights advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent steps to protect the independence and integrity of Nigeria’s judiciary.  According to Mulade, the judiciary …

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