Ayobamiji Komolafe 
News Round Up
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Tinubu Resumes Duty After Two-Week Leave
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has resumed official duties at the Presidential Villa in Abuja following his arrival to the country after his two-week leave.
Mohbad Toxicology Report Released, Now With Lagos Pathologist’ – AG
The toxicology report and other forensic analyses conducted in the United States of America (USA) on the late pop star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, have been completed.
ExxonMobil Assets Sale To Seplat Approved By NUPRC
In a significant development for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved the $1.3 billion sale of ExxonMobil’s onshore oil and gas assets to Seplat Energy.
Ganduje’s Boast To ‘Capture’ S’West Troubling, May End Nigeria’s Democracy – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described as disturbing, the boast by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Ganduje, that the party is set to ‘capture’ Ondo State as a gateway to capture Oyo and Osun States.
US Election: Trump Puts McDonald’s Into Political Arena To Taunt Harris
Republican candidate and former United States (US) President, Donald Trump has pulled one of the most iconic American companies, McDonald’s into the political arena in the final days of his campaign ahead of the November 5 presidential election.
DHQ: We’ve Not Appointed Acting COAS
Amid the growing rumour of the alleged death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that no appointment as the acting COAS exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
PDP Crisis: Plan To Suspend Wike, Others Mere Rumour – Oyinlola
The Chairman of the National Reconciliation Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has described as mere rumour, the plan by the party to suspend Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike’s other members, from the party.
NECO Warns Against Registration Of Candidates By Proxy
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has warned School owners and other relevant stakeholders to desist from enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy.
The Council in a statement signed by Ag. Director, Information and…Read more
NDLEA Speaks On Finding Drugs In House Of Senator Accusing Them Of Corruption
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Marwa on Monday revealed that its operatives recovered a consignment of drugs in Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru representing Kwara South’s house in Ilorin, the state capital.
Reps Flay Navy Over Arbitrary Acquisition Of Foreign Platforms
The House of Representatives Committee on Navy on Monday said it was disappointed with the Nigerian Navy for arbitrarily acquiring foreign platforms without recourse to it.
Fubara Decries Slow Work After Paying Fully For Okrika Grammar School Reconstruction
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has decried the slow pace of work by the contractors handling the reconstruction of structures and landscaping at the Okrika Grammar School (OGS) in Okrika Local Government Area of the State.
Prioritize Transformation Of Existing Structures, CJN Tells FIRS
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kekere-Ekun admonished the Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS) to prioritize the transformation of existing infrastructure over the implementation of advanced technological innovations.
Kwara Gov Flags Off 209.77km Road Construction
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of rural roads totalling 209.77km, doubling down on his administration’s drive to connect the state’s agrarian hinterlands to the markets in the urban areas and strengthen food security.
The projects are being prosecuted under the Rural Access and…Read more
Wike: Tinubu’s Housing Scheme For Judges To Promote Judicial Independence
The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike said that the decision to provide housing for Judges was taken by President Bola Tinubu to strengthen Judicial Independence in the country.
CSO Hails Chief Of Naval Staff Over Reduction Of Crimes In Martine Sector
The Civil Rights Advancement Crusade (CRAC) has said the transformational leadership of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has played a critical role in the reduction of crimes in the maritime sector.
