Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Monday, February 12 2024.
AFCON Finals: Makinde, Olopoeniyan, Ors In Cote D’Ivoire
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, along with his associate, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan, are currently in Abidjan to attend the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match between Super Eagles of Nigeria and Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire.
Governor Makinde was accompanied to the AFCON tournament by the former deputy governor…Read more
AFCON Final: Shettima Arrives Ivory Coast
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Ivory Coast to witness the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between the Super Eagles and the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire.
Shettima who led the Federal Government delegation to cheer the Super Eagles…Read more
Plateau Killings: Dariye Commends Tinubu For Establishment Of Barracks In Bokkos
Former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the approval of the establishment of a military barrack in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State to arrest the spate of killings in the council and the neighbouring Mangu, Riyom and Barakin-Ladi.
Recall that these local governments in the past six months have been under the siege…Read more
Abbas Mourns Wigwe, Wife, Son, Ogunbanjo
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has expressed shock and deep pain over the death of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc and founder of HOW Foundation, Dr Herbert Wigwe, CON, and others in a helicopter crash in the United States.
Wigwe reportedly died in the chopper alongside his wife, Doreen and son Chizi…Read more
UK Minister, Badenoch Embarks On 3-Day Visit To Nigeria
Nigeria welcomes the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, who commenced a 3-day visit aimed at enhancing the partnership between the two countries.
Building on the momentum generated by the former Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria…Read more
Akpabio, Abbas, Dragged To Court Over Failure To Clarify Details Of N344.85bn NASS Budget
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a legal action against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, as a result of their failure to disclose, clarify and explain the details of N344.85 billion National Assembly budget, and the rationale for several budget items, such as the N6 billion budgeted for two car parks.
Specifically, Akpabio and Abbas are sued on behalf of all members…Read more
AFCON: Peter Obi To Miss S’Eagles Final Match Over Wigwe’s Death
Following the tragic demise of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe in a chopper crash, the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, on Sunday, announced he would be missing the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s final with the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in a historic 2023 Africa Football Cup of Nations (AFCON) match.
Sunday Telegraph had earlier reported that Wigwe, co-founder of Access Bank died…Read more
Tinubu Mourns Wigwe, Others Helicopter Crash Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the passing of the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings PLC, Herbert Wigwe alongside members of his family.
Sunday Telegraph had earlier reported that Wigwe died alongside his wife, son…Read more
Wigwe: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Saraki Mourn Access Holdings CEO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the former Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki have expressed grief over the death of Access Holdings Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Herbert Wigwe who died in a chopper crash in the United States on Friday.
Taking to her X page on Sunday…Read moreRead more
Wigwe: US Govt Gives Update On California Helicopter Crash
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Sunday gave an update into the air crash that claimed the life of Herbert Wigwe, Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc.
Speaking in a statement issued on Sunday, the FAA said it has launched an investigation…Read more
Access Holdings Plc Confirms Passing Of Group CEO, Wigwe
The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc on Sunday announced the passing of Dr Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the Company’s founding Group Chief Executive Officer and former Group Managing Director of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc.
Sunday Telegraph had earlier reported that Dr Wigwe died alongside his wife and son…Read more
AFCON Final: Peseiro Insists S’Eagles Won’t Be Intimidated Against Ivory Coast
When Nigeria plays its host, Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday evening, Super Eagles coach, José Peseiro has said his team will not be scared by the atmosphere.
On the second matchday of Group A, Ivory Coast was defeated 1-0 by the Super Eagles…Read more
AFCON Final: Abidjan Buzzing With Excitement Ahead Of Eagles, Elephants Clash
Abidjan, a lively coastal city in Cote d’Ivoire, is currently buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host the much-anticipated final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire.
With the coveted title at stake, the city is alive with an electric atmosphere…Read more
Obi Reacts As Wigwe, Wife, Son Die In Helicopter Crash
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed great sadness over the tragic demise of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, and his family.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that Wigwe and his family reportedly died…Read more
AFCON Final: Nigerians Waiting To Celebrate You, Uzodimma Tells S’Eagles
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has sent another goodwill message to the Super Eagles players ahead of their encounter with the Elephants of Cote D’ Ivoire, on Sunday, urging them to work extra hard to bring home the trophy as Nigerians are earnestly waiting to celebrate them for winning the 2023 AFCON cup.
Governor Uzodimma has continuously encouraged the players and their handlers…Read more
Kalu, Obaseki Express Shock
Eminent businessman and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu has expressed shock and sadness over the sad development as he described it as a huge loss to Nigeria.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization while lamenting the demise…Read more
