Boma Achenimie 
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, September 14, 2024
FG Confirms NNPC Ltd’s Lifting Of Petrol From Dangote Refinery Sunday
The Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee for the sale of crude oil to local refineries in Naira, Dr Zacch Adedeji, has confirmed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) will lift petrol from Dangote Refinery on Sunday.
Adedeji made this disclosure…Read more
Finally, Wike Breaks Silence, Says I’ll Never Support Fubara In My Political Life Again
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday vowed never to support Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in his political life again.
Wike, former Governor of Rivers State made this remark …Read more
US Election: Pope Francis Criticizes Trump, Harris Over Stance On Immigration, Abbortion
Pope Francis on Friday broken his silence on the forthcoming United States (US) presidential election schedule for November 5, 2024.
Speaking on the global anticipation of the election…Read more
Shettima Pledges Continued Support For Victims Of Flood, Insecurity
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s continued support to victims of flood and insecurity across Nigeria, with a promise of additional reliefs for severely affected states.
According to him, both the Federal and State governments…Read more
FG Declares Monday Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government on Friday declared Monday, September 16, 2024, a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed…Read more
Vice President Visits IDPs In Niger
As part of efforts to address flooding across the nation, the Federal Government on Friday disclosed that it has given each state the sum of three billion Naira (N3 billion).
Announcing the development when he visited the Internally Displaced Persons…Read more
Russia Expels Six British Diplomats Over Espionage Allegations
The Russian Government has announced the expulsion of six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage and involvement in efforts to destabilize the country.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) who made this known in a statement…Read more
Senegal President Dissolves Parliament, Calls For Elections In November
President Bassirou Faye of Senegal has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, setting the stage for new legislative elections scheduled for November 17.
In a national address, Faye disclosed that after consulting…Read more
Edo Poll: Court Summons APC Candidate, Okpebholo Over Alleged Age Falsification
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abuja has summoned the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo In the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State.
New Telegraph reports that the court summoned the APC…Read more
2027: I’m Willing To Be Vice President – Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Friday said he would not mind collaborating with other politicians ahead of the 2027 Presidential election.
Speaking in an interview with News Central, Peter Obi…Read more
FG Announces Location Of Free CNG Vehicle Conversion In Lagos
The Federal Government has announced six locations in Lagos State where vehicle owners can receive free conversion of their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI).
This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to promote…Read more
Be More Understanding, Tinubu Also Affected By Fuel Price Hike, Minister Beg Nigerians
The minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeruka Onyejeocha on Friday, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was equally affected by the recent increase in petroleum products.
In a bid to calm the uproar that greeted her comment…Read more
LG Poll: Eno Tasks Candidates To Fly Party’s Performance As PDP Flags Off Campaigns
As the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State flagged off its campaigns for the October 5, 2024, Local government elections.
Governor Umo Eno has told the candidates…Read more
FG To Upgrade Borno Dam To Curb Flooding
The Federal Government has announced plans for immediate commencement of upgrading the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director…Read more
LASG Rolls Out Road Diversion Plan For Eko Bridge Repair
The Lagos State Government has informed Lagosians that traffic will be diverted from the Eko Bridge to enable emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works.
The State Government through the Commissioner for Transport…Read more
