Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Friday, April 19 2024.
Reps Reject Increase In Electricity Tariff
The House of Representatives Committee on Power has rejected the recent increase in electricity tariff by the Nigeria Electricity and Regulatory Commission (NERC) and called for an immediate reversal of the hike.
Speaking at the interactive session of the Committee on Power…Read more
Tinubu Mandate Conduct Of Census For All Schools, Teachers
President Bola Tinubu has mandated a comprehensive census in schools in order to identify problem areas and facilitate appropriate planning.
The decision which was reached by the President on Thursday…Read more
FG Seeks Higher Investments, Increased Trade From G-24
The Federal Government needs investment and increased trading relationships with member countries of the G-24. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, made this known yesterday, at the ongoing World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings held in Washington DC.
According to a statement signed by the Director, Information & Public Relations…Read more
APC To PDP: Your NEC Meeting No Iota Of Purpose
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday dismissed the 98th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), saying it had no iota of purpose.
According to APC, instead of PDP focusing on how to rebuild…Read more
Lekki Airport: LASG Expecting Foreign Investors As Ministerial Briefing Begins April 23
The Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy on Thursday holds a media parley to herald its annual ministerial briefing.
The ministerial briefings, which will commence on 23rd April 2024…Read more
FG To Partner Akwa Ibom Govt To Develop Gas Sector
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has assured of the federal government’s readiness through his ministry to partner with the Akwa Ibom State government to unlock the economic potential of gas resources in the state.
Ekpo made the promise on Friday during a courtesy visit by the Akwa Ibom…Read more
Damagum Survives PDP NEC Sack
After weeks of tension and political horse-trading, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) extended the leadership of the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum till September.
It would be recalled that Damagum replaced Dr Iyorchia Ayu…Read more
Yusuf, Kwankwaso Will Not Join APC, NNPP Assures
The National leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Thursday dismissed the insinuations that Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf and the national leader of the party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso would join the All Progressives Congress (APC) once Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje is removed as APC National Chairman.
The NNPP National Chairman, Dr Ahmed Ajuji, who dismissed the claims…Read more
Don’t Sabotage Nigeria’s Nuclear Project, Reps Beg Scientists
Chairman of the House Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has called on personnel and nuclear scientists managing Nigeria’s nuclear research centres to make efforts to avoid any act of sabotage.
He said they should avoid actions that could lead to adverse incidents…Read more
Ugochinyere Knocks PDP Govs, Leaders For Allowing Wike To Attend Caucus Meeting
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ideato Federal Constituency in Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has heavily criticized the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for allowing former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, to attend the caucus meeting.
It would be recalled that Wike, who currently serves as the Federal Capital Territory…Read more
Akpabio Seeks Parliamentary Collaboration With Serbia Parliament
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has called for Parliamentary Collaboration between the Nigerian Parliament and its Serbian counterpart.
Akpabio made the call during a meeting with the President…Read more
Ondo 2024: Uproar Over APC Voters Register
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are protesting the release of the voters’ register ahead of Saturday’s primary election to elect a candidate for the governorship election coming up on November 16.
Many of the party members said what the leadership of the party…Read more
You’ll Pay The Price, Tinubu Tells Yoruba Nation Agitators
Folowing the invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly Complex in Agodi, Ibadan last week by some alleged Yoruba Nations agitators, President Bola Tinubu has said they will all be held accountable for their deeds.
President Tinubu who spoke in a statement issued by his Special Adviser…Read more
Probe Wike’s Anti-Party Activities, Clark Tells PDP Leaders
Chief Edwin Clark, an elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information has called for the creation of a disciplinary committee to look into the perceived anti-party activities of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and other individuals whose roles contributed to the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) loss in the 2023 general elections.
Clark who spoke on Wednesday in a statement…Read more
NEC Meeting: Tambuwal Assures Ayu Wants PDP To Move Forward
In preparation for the anticipated People’s Democratic Party (PDP), National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for Thursday, April 18, Sokoto South Senator, Aminu Tambuwal, has said the former National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, is interested in PDP moving forward.
Tambuwal who spoke on Thursday via his verified X account…Read more
