Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Thursday, January 25 2024.
PDP To Akpabio: Leave A’Ibom Alone, Clear Yourself Of Corrupt Allegations
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, to clear himself of the allegations that his office engaged in sharp practices including budget padding and diversion of public funds.
The party, which was reacting to the statement credited to Akpabio…Read more
JUST-IN: 34 Killed, 11 Houses Razed In Fresh Plateau Attack
Some suspected bandits on Wednesday killed 34 persons mostly women and children in Kwahaslalek village and other communities in Halle Ward of Mangu Local government of Plateau State despite the 224-hour curfew imposed by the State government.
The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association…Read more
CBN Boss Speaks On Reduction In Fuel Prices
Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday hinted at a drastic fall in the pump price of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol or fuel.
Cardoso who spoke during the launch of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) 2024…Read more
Relocate NNPCL, NIMASA To Niger Delta, APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu
Oyetola Seeks Improved Economic Ties With Indian Govt
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday in Abuja, stressed the need for Nigeria to go into stronger economic collaborations with the Government of India.
Oyetola who spoke at the India Trade Mission to Nigeria/Nigeria- India Business Forum…Read more
Wike To Traditional Rulers: Go Home, Profile Local Vigilante Groups
The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday charged traditional rulers from the 17 chiefdoms of FCT to return to their various domains and profile all members of the vigilante groups.
Wike stated this when he met with the Traditional and political leaders…Read more
Why Buhari Refused To Release His WASC Result – Adesina
A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has revealed why his former principal refused to release his WAEC results during the 2015 and 2019 presidential elections.
Buhari was quoted in Chapter 5 of a book titled, Working with Buhari–Reflections of Special Adviser, Media & Publicity (2015–2023)…Read more
JUST-IN: Aiyedatiwa Nominates Deputy To Ondo Assembly
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Wednesday nominated a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami as the Deputy Governor of the State.
New Telegraph reports that this development is coming barely a month after the death of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu…Read more
JUST-IN: Tinubu Leaves For France
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday jetted out of Nigeria to France for a private visit, New Telegraph reports.
This was contained in a terse statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale…Read more
Eradiri Hails Tinubu For Approving Relocation Of CBN/FAAN To Lagos
Udengs Eradiri, a former President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for approving the relocation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos State.
This was as also appealed to President Tinubu to also order the relocation of some critical oil-related agencies to the Niger Delta…Read more
FG Eyes Taxes, IGR To Grow Economy
The Federal Government has reiterated its strong preference for growing the economy with Internally Generated Revenue ( IGR) and taxes rather than excessive external borrowings.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja…Read more
Blinken Praises Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
Antony Blinken, the United States (US) Secretary of State has lauded some of the bold economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying Nigeria offers real opportunities for investors.
Blinken who met with President Tinubu on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja noted that investment opportunities…Read more
Aiyedatiwa Dissolves State Exco, Sack Akeredolu’s Aides
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved the State Executive Council inherited from his predecessor, late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Aiyedatiwa in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan also relieved all the Senior Assistants and Senior Special Assistants inherited from Akeredolu of their appointments…Read more
EFCC Arraigns Ex-Anambra Gov, Obiano Under Tight Security
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has moved the former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano into Court Room 5 of the Federal High Court in Abuja under heavy security.
Obiano who dressed in a Navy Blue suit with a back cap to match was escorted into the courtroom by more than ten EFCC operatives…Read more
Full Text: What Tinubu Discuss With Chevron Delegation
The details of what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu discussed with the delegation of Chevron Corporation Limited have emerged.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that President Tinubu met with the delegation led by President of Chevron International Exploration and Production, Clay Neff, at the State House in Abuja…Read more
