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News Round Up
Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Monday, September 16, 2024
FG Expresses Hope For Reduction In Petrol Pump Price
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has expressed optimism for a reduction in fuel pump price, adding that the Federal Government is giving relevant parties a chance to reduce the cost of petrol.
This followed the lifting of petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited…Read more
US Election: Linking Me To Trump Attempt By APC To Curry Favour From Democrats – Obi
Former candidate to the Labour in the 2023 presidential election Mr Peter Obi, described as laughable the effort by the presidency to link him with the United States of America (USA) Republican Party candidate, Donald Trump, as an attempt to curry favour from the Democrats.
Obi in a statement by spokesperson of Peter Obi Media office…Read more
Dangote Refinery Denies Selling PMS To NNPCL At N898 Per Litre
Dangote Refinery has refuted claims made by the spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Olufemi Soneye, that it sold Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to NNPCL at N898 per litre.
In a press statement issued on Sunday, Group Chief Branding…Read more
Nasarawa Gov Departs Abuja For US On Official Working Visit
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule departed Abuja on Sunday to the United States of America (USA) on an official working visit.
While in the United States of America, Sule is expected to attend…Read more
Obasanjo, IBB, Abdulsalami, Gusau Meet In Minna
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday entered into a closed-door meeting with former Military Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar and former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in Minna.
The meeting according to a source may not be unconnected…Read more
Akpabio, Barau, Lawan, Kalu Salute Muslims At Eid-Ul-Maulud
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday, charged Muslim faithful in the country and in the Diaspora to be inspired by Prophet Muhammad’s virtues of harmony, love and service to humanity as they celebrate his birthday.
Akpabio made the call in a message to celebrate Muslims…Read more
Shettima Restates FG’s Unwavering Support For Traditional Institutions
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s unwavering support of traditional institutions in Nigeria adding that it would continue to respect the role of royal fathers in nation-building.
Speaking at a homage to the Oba Of Benin, Ewuare II…Read more
We Acquire Fuel From Dangote Refinery At N898 Per Litre – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that it purchased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol or fuel at N898 per litre from the Dangote Refinery.
According to NNPCL’s Chief Spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye…Read more
Eid-Ul-Maulud: PDP Urges Tinubu Govt To Review Anti-People Policies
As Muslims observed the Eid-Ul-Maulud on Monday, September 16 across the country, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday urged the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government to reassess all approaches that have negatively influence the people and focus more on citizens’ welfare.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the party National Publicity Secretary…Read more
Eid-Ul-Maulud: IG Orders Security Beef Up In All States
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians of a peaceful and secure environment for the celebration of the Eid-Ul-Maulud.
Egbetokun gave the assurance in a statement released on Sunday…Read more
Dangote Refinery Commences Petrol Loading
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol or fuel, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s fuel distribution efforts.
This was contained in a video post on the official X handle…Read more
US Election: I’ll Suspend Refugee Resettlement If Elected – Trump
The Republican presidential candidate and former United States (US) President, Donald Trump, has said he would put a stop to the resettlement of refugees in the country if elected on November 5 presidential election.
Trump while speaking on his verified X handle on Sunday…Read more
Eid-Ul-Maulud: Tinubu Congratulates Muslims, Calls For Reflection On Prophet’s Teachings
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims in celebration of this year’s Eid-Ul-Maulud.
In his goodwill message issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser…Read more
Causes Of Maiduguri Flood Need To Be Investigated To Avoid Future Occurrences – Atiku
The former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic party (PDP), in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called for an investigations into the remote cause of the Maiduguri flood to avoid future occurrences.
Speaking in an interview with journalists shortly after he paid…Read more
Alia Felicitates Muslims On Eid-Ul-Maulud
The Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has felicitate all the Muslim faithful in the state and country at large on the occasion of this year’s Eid-Ul-Maulud, a significant day which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW…Read more
