Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, April 20 2024.
JUST-IN: Tinubu Appoints Board Of SEC (See Full List)
On Friday, President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) board of directors, New Telegraph reports.
President Tinubu in a press statement issued by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale…Read more
Tinubu Appoints Omosehin As Commissioner For Insurance
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the boards of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and that of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This is contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale…Read more
Tension Heightens Over Control Of Rivers PDP
There is palpable tension among the supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike over the control of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State.
With the rejection of the PDP caretaker lists by Fubara…Read more
My Philanthropy, Charity Not Politics, Religion – Obi
The National leader of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi on Friday said the attribution of politics and religion to his philanthropy and charity works is malicious and frivolous.
Obi in a statement issued by the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR)…Read more
JAMB To Reschedule Candidates Affected By Glitches As UTME Commences Nationwide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has commenced the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), for no fewer than 1, 985, 642 registered candidates.
According to the examination board, the UTME will end on April 25, 2024…Read more
NNPC Ltd, First E&P Achieve 20,000bpd Production At OML 85 – Soneye
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partner in OML 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P), have commenced oil production from the asset, also known as Madu Field.
Production from the field which is located in shallow waters offshore Bayelsa State…Read more
Tinubu Govt Has No Plan To Borrow From CBN – Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has clarified that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has not resorted to borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Edun spoke on Thursday with journalists following a meeting with investors…Read more
Army Will Stop At Nothing To Neutralize Terrorists, Kidnappers – COAS
Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has said that the Nigerian Army would do all it takes to combat terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal groups that pose a threat to national security.
Lt. Gen. Lagbaja who spoke at COAS first quarter conference in Abuja…Read more
Ganduje Remains Our Nat’l Chairman – APC
Day after the suspension Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party on Friday said the former Governor of Kano State remains its national chairman.
Felix Morma, National Publicity Secretary of the party gave the assurance…Read more
FG Orders NPA To Enlist Technical Guidance Of IMO In NSW Implementation
As part of efforts to secure government revenue and improves the overall country image in international trade indicators, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has been mandated by the Federal Government to enlist the technical guidance of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in preparedness for the seamless implementation of National Single Window.
The Managing Director of NPA, Mohammed Bello Koko was named by President…Read more
Presidency Replies PDP, Says Tinubu Confronting Nigeria’s Problem Headlong
Bayo Onanuga, Special Advisor to the President on Information and Strategy, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s government has been taking a direct approach to solving Nigeria’s issues.
Onanuga who spoke in Abuja in a statement made available to New Telegraph…Read more
Ondo 2024: Why Some Aspirants Will Step Down For Me – Akinterinwa
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State, Hon. Wale Akinterinwa, has expressed confidence in winning the primary election fixed for Saturday, April 20.
Akinterinwa who rounded off his campaign tour of local governments…Read more
PDP Faults Tinubu’s Policies, Cries Out On Worsening Insecurity, Hardship
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday blamed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies for the rising rates of unemployment, food price hikes, economic hardship, and deteriorating insecurity.
The opposition party who spoke during its 98th NEC meeting National Secretariat…Read more
Kenya’s Defence Chief, Nine Other Soldiers Killed In Helicopter Crash
It was a dark Thursday when a Kenyan Military helicopter conveying high-ranking officials, including the Defence Chief reportedly crashed in Elgeyo Marakwet County, about 400 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, resulting in fatalities.
New Telegraph gathered that among the casualties was General Francis…Read more
FG Reiterates Plans To Provide Affordable Homes For Civil Servants
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to provide affordable homes for civil servants through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) programme, in line with pillar 6 of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation plan 2021-2025 (FCCSIP-25).
Dr Folasade Yemi Esan spoke on Thursday during a site inspection…Read more
