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News Round Up
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Tinubu To Deliver Nationwide Broadcast October 1st
As part of the 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, address the nation in a special broadcast by 7 a.m.
This was contained in a press statement issued issued…Read more
Abbas, A True Democrat, Passionate Leader, Kalu Hails Speaker @ 59
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on the occasion of his 59th birthday anniversary.
Kalu in a congratulatory message described Abbas…Read more
Tinubu Pledges To Preserve Sanctity Of Judiciary
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to preserve the sanctity and independence of the Judiciary in the country.
The President made this pledge on Monday at the Presidential Villa…Read more
US Election: Early Voting Begins In Nebraska, Washington, DC
Ahead of the November 5 United States (US) Presidential election, Nebraska and Washington, D.C., have commenced early voting.
New Telegraph reports that Nebraska is a red territory…Read more
UNGA 79: Akande Urges Tinubu To Appoint Ambassadors For UN Seats
Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande on Monday said President Bola Tinubu must appoint ambassadors to strategic countries for Nigeria to stand a chance to clinch a permanent seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
New Telegraph recalls that at the just concluded 79th United Nations General Assembly…Read more
Tinubu Swears In Kudirat Kekere-Ekun As CJN
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, September 30 swears in the ceremony of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The swearing-in is currently taking place at the State House Council…Read more
17 Govs Initiate Committees To Implement ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
Seventeen state governors have established committees to implement the new ₦70,000 minimum wage for workers across Nigeria.
The states include Ogun, Ekiti, Sokoto, Kebbi, Osun…Read more
N’Central Will Produce Ayu’s Successor – Ologbondiyan
A former National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has said the North Central region will produce the party’s next National Chairman.
Ologbondiyan who spoke during the weekend while receiving PDP youths…Read more
Tension In Edo As Security Operatives Surround Govt House
Security operatives, including personnel from the Nigerian Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have surrounded the Edo State Government House in response to reports that Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu was expected to resume office today, Monday, September 30, 2024…Read more
Alleged Bribe: VeryDarkMan, EFCC, Others Appear Before Reps
Social media influencer, Mr Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, are currently at the National Assembly Complex for the joint Committee investigating following the allegations of corruption against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS)…Read more
APC, PDP In Verbal Darts Over N3.5bn For School Renovation
There was a diatribe between the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the #3.5 billion released for the renovation of public primary schools in Ondo State.
While the APC through its public secretary, Mr Alex Kalejaye…Read more
Abia Will Never Accommodate Mediocrity In Public Affairs Ever Again – Otti
He recalled that in 2023, he charged them to focus on delivering on the promises that won him the overwhelming support of the Abia electorates who retained very high hopes that the administration shall use the levers of power to effect a holistic turnaround in their economic and social fortunes…Read more
APC, Yoruba Group Commend Youth Minister On Scorecard
A group within the southwest geo-political zone and the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Ondo State have hailed the performance of the Minister of State for Youth, Mr Ayodele Olawande, for his performance since he assumed office.
The Southwest group, under the auspices of the South…Read more
Musawa Leads Nigerian Delegation To Explore Cultural, Economic Cooperation With Saudi Arabia
In a significant move to strengthen bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia, the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musa Musawa has met with Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, the Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning, to explore areas of cooperation and address topics of shared interest between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.…Read more
World Bank Approves $1.57bn For Nigeria To Strengthen Human Capital, Health
The World Bank has approved three operations for a total of $1.57 billion to support the Nigerian government.
The approvals confirmed by the bank in a statement…Read more
