Ayobamiji Komolafe 
News Round Up
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Monday, October 21, 2024.
Shettima To Lead Nigerian Delegation To CHOGM 2024 In Samoa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday direct Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa.
Ganduje Vows To Reclaim Oyo, Osun, Rallies Support For Aiyedatiwa
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has reaffirmed the ruling party’s commitment to reclaiming Oyo and Osun States from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the two states’ gubernatorial election.
PDP Calls For Expulsion Of Fayose For Anti-Party
The Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has recommended the expulsion of the former Governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose over allegations of anti-party activities.
Lagos Police Fire Teargas At #EndSARS Anniversary Protesters
The officers of the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday fired teargas to disperse protesters marking the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests at the Lekki Toll Gate.
DSS Replaces Fasasi With Lawal As Tinubu’s CSO
The Department of State Service (DSS) has replaced Adegbiyega Fasasi with Rasheed Atanda Lawal as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Tinubu.
LG Poll: Kaduna PDP Alleges Irregularities, Vows Legal Action
The Kaduna State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Edward Masha has raised serious allegations of electoral malpractice in the just concluded Local Government elections across the 23 Local Governments of the state.
Kogi LG Poll: APC Wins 21 Chairmanship Seats
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the 21 local government chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship slots in the Kogi Local Council election, held on Saturday.
Ekiti: Tinubu Assures Oyebanji Of More Supports For Greater Impact
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has promised Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji of his continuous supports to make greater impact in the state.
The President also commended Oyebanji’s statesmanship disposition…Read more
Group Cautions Shaibu, Oshiomhole Over Alleged ‘Anti-Benin Diatribes
A Benin socio-cultural group Aigbe-Edo Progressive Alliance (A.P.A) on Sunday carpeted the reinstated deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu over alleged ‘anti-Benin diatribes.
Ondo 2024: PDP Faults INEC Chairman Over Ondo REC
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has faulted the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on the claim that the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, is not from the state.
Obi Reveals Donating N200m For Education In One Week
The former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has said he donated over N200 million within a week for education.
Ondo 2024: I’ll Address Security Challenge In Ose – Aiyedatiwa
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured the residents of Ose Local Government of tackling the security challenges facing the region if given the mandate to continue in office beyond next year.
SERAP Accuses Tinubu Govt Of Using DSS To Suppress Dissent
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to stop using security agencies, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), to target citizens exercising their human rights.
SERAP demands that the DSS withdraw a defamation lawsuit filed by…Read more
Tinubu Is Back To Continue Where He Left Off – Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday said President Bola Tinubu, who spent the last two weeks abroad, is well-rested and is back to take off from where he stopped.
US Election: Obama Urges Support For Kamala On Her Birthday
Former United States (US) President, Barack Obama has taken to his X handle to celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris on her birthday on Sunday.
