Ayobamiji Komolafe 
News Round Up
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Thursday, October 17, 2024.
REVEALED: Damagum May Step Down Next Week Amid PDP Crisis
Barring the last-minute changes, there is a strong indication that the acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum may step down from his position next week following the continued crisis in the opposition party.
Tinubu, Shettima Absence Won’t Create Vacuum – Presidency
The presidency has dismissed concerns about a potential leadership vacuum in the country, reassuring the public that both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are fully engaged in national governance despite being out of the country.
Lagos To Pay N85,000 Minimum Wage – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced his administration’s plans to pay workers in the state a minimum wage of N85,000.
Shettima Jets Out, Sets To Strengthen Nigeria-Sweden Tie
Vice President Kashim Shettima will, on Wednesday, lead Nigeria’s delegation to Sweden on a two-day visit for high-level bilateral talks on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.
Jigawa Tanker Explosion Claims 90 Lives, Leaves 50 Injured
A devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majiya, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State has claimed at least 90 lives and left 50 others injured.
Reps Direct Executive To Submit 2025 Budget Estimates
The House of Representatives Wednesday urged the Executive to comply with section 11(1)(b) and submit to the National Assembly 2025 budget proposal without further delays.
Akpabio Reacts To Alleged Takeover Of NASS By DSS
On Wednesday, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio debunked a false news alleging that security agencies have taken control of the National Assembly to prevent his possible impeachment.
Tanker Explosion: Tinubu Sends Delegation To Jigawa
President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level Federal Government delegation to Jigawa State following the tragic tanker explosion that claimed over 100 people’s lives in Jigawa State.
EFCC Launches Public Complaints Desk To Address Grievances
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established a Public Complaints Desk across its Zonal Directorates and Corporate Headquarters.
Cardoso: IMTOs’ Funds Remittances Gross $600m Last Month
The volume of overseas funds remittances through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) grossed $600 million in September 2024 compared to the $200 million volume of transfers a year ago.
The rapid increase in the volume was due to extensive engagement by…Read more
Why World Bank Wants Nigeria’s Hardship To Continue – Shehu Sani
Former Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has alleged that the World Bank wants Nigeria’s hardship to continue.
INEC Refutes Makinde’s Allegation On Ondo REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims made by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, regarding the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, Toyin Babalola.
Agbakoba Writes Nat’l Assembly, Says EFCC Is An Unlawful Organisation
Renowned lawyer, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has drawn the attention of the National Assembly to constitutional issues related to law enforcement agencies in Nigeria and factors inhibiting the Government’s objective of abolishing corruption as stated in Section 13 of the Constitution.
In two separate letters to the Senate and House of Representatives, dated…Read more
Hardship: SOSG Sells Rice At 55% Discount, Aliyu Warns Against Politicizing Exercise
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu has inaugurated the State Committee for the sale of rice at a 55 per cent discount, warning its members against politicizing the exercise.
FG Fumes As Agency Demands Payment To Release Official Data
The Federal Government may impose sanctions on government agencies that refuse sharing data with sister agencies on request. Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, hinted at the likelihood of sanctions against government agencies hoarding data.
