Ayobamiji Komolafe 
News Round Up
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Two-Week Vacation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday returned to Abuja after completing a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom (UK).
National Grid Collapses Three Times In One Week
Nigeria has again been thrown into darkness as the national grid collapsed again on Saturday, October 19.
Saturday Telegraph reports that this is the third time the…Read more
Grid Collapse: TCN Cites ‘Temporary Disturbance’
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reacted to reports of the national grid collapsed on Saturday.
LG Polls: APC Wins All Chairmanship Seats In Kaduna
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Local Government elections conducted by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM).
Atiku Replies Wike, Says He Won’t Descend Into Gutters
The 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, reacted to the comment made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
LG Polls: Osun APC, 19 Others Drag Adeleke, OSSIEC To Court
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other 19 members of the party have dragged Governor Ademola Adeleke and the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) before the Osun State High Court over a series of allegations on the proposed next year Local Government election in the state.
The Claimants, in Suit No. Hos/184/2024 submitted for…Read more
Reps Pass Bill To Compel MDAs To Patronise Local Manufacturers
A bill seeking to make it mandatory for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to give priority to local manufacturers and indigenous companies in the procurement of goods and services has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.
Defence Minister Reaffirms FG Commitment To Eliminate Insecurity
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s dedication to tackling and eliminating security challenges across the country.
Gowon Reflects On NYSC Legacy As He Celebrate 90th Birthday
Former military head of state and founder of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), has expressed pride in the success of the NYSC, noting that despite initial resistance, the scheme has thrived and is now over 50 years old.
Nigeria Committed To Two-State Solution In Palestine – Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Jigawa Govt Suspends Commissioner Over Alleged Affair
The Jigawa State Government under the leadership off Governor Umar A. Namadi has announced the immediate suspension of Auwalu Sankara, the State Commissioner for Special Duties.
Aregbesola’s Omoluabi Progressives Rallies Support For 2026 Political Takeover
The Omoluabi Progressives, a faction within the All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to former Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has intensified its mobilisation efforts across the state in preparation for the 2026 governorship elections in the state.
The group, led by prominent political figures from…Read more
Edo Govt Denies Alleged Threat By APC Transition Committee On Paid Sitting Allowance
Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has denied claims that Senator Monday Okpebholo’s team demanded sitting allowances from the state government, threatening to pull out of the transition committee if not paid.
Badaru Commends Troops Efforts In Fight Against Insecurity
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has commended the troops for their efforts in securing Kaduna State and making the Kaduna/Birnin Gwari road safe.
The Minister made the commendation during his two-day operational visit to…Read more
US Election: Trump Reacts As Judge Releases Case File Before Election
Former United States (US) President, Donald Trump on Friday reacted to a judge releasing more than 1,800 pages of evidence in Special Counsel to Jack Smith’s election conspiracy case.
