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News Round Up
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Speaker Abbas Shares 1,000 Bags Of Rice, Others To Abuja IDPs
As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary and his 59th birthday, the speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas Tuesday, reached out to some internally displaced persons at Kabusa community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The speaker, who led a delegation comprising the Deputy Speaker…Read more
64th Independence: Not Just A Time Of Celebration, But Of Renewed Commitment – Sanwo-Olu
As the nation celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary amidst economic hardship occasioned by policy reforms, which the Federal Government had maintained were necessary, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that this year’s event is not just for celebration, but a time to renew commitment to Lagos.
He said this at Lagos House, Marina, in his speech…Read more
APC: Tinubu Administration Will Clear Barricades
Commending the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday said the President would clear all barricades hindering economic progress in the country.
Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech, Usual Rhetoric, False Claims – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Bola Tinubu’s independent day speech as the usual rhetoric of false performance claims and empty promises.
Nigeria At 64: Remain Steadfast, Unaltered Group Advises Tinubu
A group under the aegis Rising Up for a United Nigeria (RUN), has advised President Bola Tinubu to remain steadfast and unaltered in his vision for Nigeria, adding that greatness was within sight.
Nigeria At 64: Fubara Vows To Resist Blackmail, Develop Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated that his administration will not succumb to blackmail from any individual or group.
Tinubu Celebrates Independence Day With Symbolic Events
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday led the 64th Independence Day celebrations at the State House in Abuja…Read more
US Election: Kamala Harris Reveals Plan To Legalise Marijuana
Vice President of the United States (US) and Presidential candidate in the November 2024 election, Kamala Harris has announced her plan to legalize marijuana use.
Harris who made this declaration on Monday in an interview…Read more
Kwankwaso Declares PDP A ‘Dead Party’, APC Out Of Touch With Reality
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Leader and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has described the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as a “dead party.”
He also criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)…Read more
Nigeria At 64: Ighodalo Calls For Electoral Justice
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the just concluded Edo State election, Asue Ighodalo, has called on the judiciary to remain impartial.
Ighodalo who spoke on the spirit of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day…Read more
Tinubu Celebrates Oyetola On 70th Birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warmest congratulations to Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, as he celebrates his 70th birthday.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser…Read more
El-Rufai Debunks Corruption Allegations, Vows To Swear With Quran
The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday vowed to swear with the Quran as he refuted allegations of financial misappropriation during his eight-year tenure as the governor of the state.
El-Rufai who spoke during a Hausa radio program aired…Read more
Nigeria At 64: Ondo PDP Candidate Urges Unity In Nigeria, Promises Transformation
The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi has expressed his belief in Nigeria despite the various challenges bedeviling the nation
In his letter to the people of the state to mark the 64th independent…Read more
Nigeria At 64: Seek Independence From State Capture, Suffering, Obi Tells Nigerians
Former candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to seek a true independent nation free from state capture and an end to unprecedented hardship and suffering.
Obi in a message on X platform, said the 64th independence celebration…Read more
Independence Day: Police Teargas Protesters In Abuja
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Tuesday dispersed #FearlessInOctober protesters who gathered at the Utako Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to protest the economic hardship.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that Nigerians in Abuja…Read more
