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News Round Up
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, October 19, 2024.
NNPC-CNL JV Discover New Oil Field In Nigeria
The NNPC Limited–Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) on Friday announced it has recorded a significant near-field oil discovery.
Rivers Govt Approves New Minimum Wage Of ₦85,000 For Civil Servants
The Rivers State Government has officially approved a new minimum wage of ₦85000 for its civil servants.
Emefiele: EFCC Seeks Virtual Testimony Of US-Based Witnesses
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is seeking the permission of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, to allow two US-based witnesses, I.E. Obiora and Aisha Ahmed, to testify virtually in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Trump Blames Ukraine’s President For Russia’s Invasion
Former United States (US) President and Republican candidate in the forthcoming election, Donald Trump, on Thursday, blamed the Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which was authorized by Putin.
Obi Questions Tinubu Whereabout As 14-Day Leave Elapses
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has expressed disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the country amid economic hardship.
Sweden Visit: Shettima Explores Green Transport Solutions At Scania HQ
Nigeria’s Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima is currently visiting the headquarters of Scania, a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles and engines in Södertälje.
Explosion: Patronise Only Accredited Conversion Centres, P-CNGI Tell Nigerians
Following the explosion involving an illegally modified vehicle at a NIPCO CNG Station at Ikpoba Hill in Benin, the Presidential CNG Initiative (P-CNGI) has asked Nigerians to only patronise accredited conversion centres.
LP Refutes NLC Claims, Denies Alleged Ties To APC
The Labour Party (LP) has strongly refuted allegations made by the Nigeria Labour Congress Political Commission (NLC-PC) that its leadership, under Julius Abure, is working to further the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Lokpobiri Visits Jigawa Explosion Site, Seeks Stricter Safety Measures
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri on Friday visited the site of the recent petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, alongside the management of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to express deep condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State.
Nigeria’s Economy Is Hypertensive, Tinubu Has No Solution’ – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has described Nigeria’s economic state as hypertensive.
Minimum Wage: Rhodes-Vivour Calls For ₦100,000 For Workers In Lagos
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to raise the minimum wage to ₦100,000.
Kenyan Senate Impeaches Deputy President, Gachagua
In a surprising turn, the Kenyan Senate on Thursday voted to dismissed the Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua.
Oyebanji’ Commissions Electricity Projects Across Three LGAs
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has charged the people of the state to mount surveillance in all the communities and prevent vandals from destroying electricity facilities provided to shore up power supply and for steady economic growth.
Oyebanji also warned communities experiencing restiveness to…Read more
EFCC Announces Winners Of 2nd National Essay Competition
Following the keenly contested competition, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday announced the winners of its 2nd EFCC National Essay Competition.
Gowon Remains Patriotism Personified, Abbas Celebrates Ex-Head Of State On 90th Birthday
The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has congratulated a former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday, describing him as “Patriotism personified.”
