Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, August 2, 2024

Address Protest Demands To Avoid Carnage In Northern States, Group Tells Tinubu

A group under the aegis, Northern Youth Progressive Network has urged President Bola Tinubu and state governments to address the pressing demands of angry Nigerians as the ongoing protest turns violent in some states.

A statement signed by the convener of the group, Comr. Bala Mohammed…Read more

#EndBadGovernance: Kano Worst Hit By Protest, Not Acceptable – Sanusi

The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed sadness on the outcome of the #EndBadGovernance protests, which he lamented has negated the progress of the State years back.

Emir Sanusi said he was specifically disturbed at the destruction…Read more

#IgboMustGo: S’East NASS Caucus Condemns Ethnic Profile Of Igbo Nation

The South East Caucus of the National Assembly, on Friday, vehemently condemned the ethnic profiling of the Igbo Nation by some group operating under the aegis of Lagospedia, with the hashtag #IgboMustGo.

The Caucus, in a statement jointly signed by Enyinnaya Abaribe…Read more

Forex: CBN Reintroduces Retail Dutch Auction System

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will undertake a Retail Dutch Auction System (RDAS) on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, that will see it selling foreign exchange to end users through authorised dealer banks.

In a circular titled, “Notice of Retail Fx sale to end users through…Read more

Atiku To Tinubu: Show Leadership, Dialogue With Protesters

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has said it is time for President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate a sincere commitment to leadership by addressing the demands of Nigerians protesting against hardship in the country.

Atiku in a statement issued on Friday, advised the president…Read more

#EndBadGovernance: Obi Urges Tinubu To Address The Nation

As the nationwide #Endbsdgovernance protest enters the second day across the country, the main opposition voice and Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the nation and douse the tension in the land.

Reacting to the protest and demands of the protesters…Read more

We’re Undertaking Bold Policies To Propel Nigeria Out Of Economic Downturns – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration was undertaking bold economic policies to propel Nigeria’s economy out of the downturns occasioned by multiple shocks in the global economy.

He also called for global cooperation among African countries…Read more

Terrorism: FG To Partners National Council For Civil Society In Combating Insecurity – Badaru

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has said the Federal Government will partners with Civil Society of Nigeria in combating insecurity nationwide.

During a meeting with the National Council’s delegation…Read more

Osun #EndBadGovernance Muslim Protesters Observe Jumma’at Prayers On The Road

The #EndbadGovernance protesters in Osogbo, Osun State Capital on Friday continue their protests across the town, demanding for reversal of policies that have been strangulating the people of the country.

While they continue to press for their demands to be met…Read more

Makinde Releases Funds For Burial Of Akinkunmi, Designer Of Nigerian Flag

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on Friday released funds for the burial of late Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s flag.

Akinkunmi, a native of Abeokuta in Ogun State, lived in Ibadan…Read more

#EndBadGovernance: Atiku Urges Tinubu To Pay Attention To Nigerians Demand

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has described the ongoing #aEndBadGovernanceInNigera against economic hardship in the country as significant.

Speaking on the nationwide protests, Atiku admonished…Read more

#EndBadGovernance: Benue NASS Caucus Hails Youths For Shunning Protest

The Benue National Assembly Caucus and Federal Appointees Forum, has commended the youths of Benue State for shunning the nationwide protests.

Nigerian youths had on Thursday, begun a 10-day nationwide protest…Read more

#EndBadGovernance: Obi Raises Alarm Over Plans To Blackmail Him

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has said there have been some deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some persons to blackmail him.

In a statement issued on Friday, Obi disclosed that these people…Read more