Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, April 13 2024.
Wike Reassures Abuja’s Rural Dwellers of Good Governance
The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike on Friday reassured Abuja’s rural dwellers that President Bola Tinubu would remain determined to delivering good governance to them through provisions of basic infrastructures.
Wike gave the assurance when he inspected two rural roads…Read more
JUST-IN: Olubadan-In-Council Certifies Olakulehin Fit To Become Olubadan
High Chief Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan designate, has been deemed eligible to succeed to the throne as Olubadan of Ibadanland by the Olubadan-in-Council.
The statement was made by the Olubadan-in-Council…Read more
Former U17 World Cup Winner Manu Garba Returns As Golden Eaglets’ Head Coach
The Board of Nigeria Football Federation( NFF) has appointed former U17 World Cup winner Manu Garba as Head Coach of the Nigeria U17 boys, Golden Eaglets.
Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at NFF, announced…Read more
Bobrisky Sentenced To Six Month In Prison With No Option Of Fine
Popular Nigerian transgender, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky has been sentenced to six month in prison with no option of fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The judgement was handed during a court meeting held this morning…Read more
Gov. Idris Warns Religious Leaders Against Using Pulpit For Political Interest
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade, Dr. Nasir Idris has warned some religious leaders and clerics hiding in the garb of religion to advance political and selfish interests.
The Kauran Gwandu who described such behaviour as highly critical…Read more
JUST-IN: Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele Gets N50m Bail
Justice Rahman Oshodi of an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday granted embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele N50m bail. Emefiele is facing a 26-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office and fraud to the tune of $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion.
Justice Oshodi…Read more
You’ve Dug Your Pit, You’ll Fall Inside,’ Fubara Tackles Rivers LG Bosses
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has issued a warning to local government chairmen in the state for disrespecting him following his crisis with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.
Fubara said the local government chairmen had dug pits…Read more
APC Has Inflicted Nothing But Hardship On Nigerians – Olafeso
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the southwest, led by Eddy Olafeso, a former national vice chairman, claims that under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigerians have only known suffering.
Olafeso argued that life was better for the Nigerians…Read more
War: US Vows To Defend Philippines, Japan From Chinese Attacks
Untied State of America (USA)President, Joe Biden has vowed that the US will defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea, calling its support for Manila “ironclad”.
Mr Biden’s comments come amid regular skirmishes…Read more
Russia Sends Air Defence System, Soldiers To Niger
In a bid to deepen security ties with Niger Republic, Russia has sent some military trainers, air defence systems and other equipment to the West African nation.
In January, Niger’s military government agreed to step up military…Read more
Senator Lalong admonishes Young golfers; tees-off Junior golf tournament at Rayfield club
Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Sen. Simon Bako Lalong has admonished young golfers to dedicate themselves to learning the game and its ethics as it has potential to making them world champions.
Senator Lalong who is also the immediate Past Governor of Plateau State…Read more
Makinde assents to Rule of Law Enforcement Authority Bill
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the Executive Bill on Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, urging residents of the state to cooperate with the state government so they can have an Oyo State of their dreams.
According to a press release signed by Sulaimon OLANREWAJU…Read more
ASUU — UDUS Condemns Violations of Varsities’ Miscellaneous Provisions Act
The Academic Staff Union of Universities Usman Danfodio University (UDUS)Branch has Condemned the Violations of the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Act by the Nigerian Government.
The statement signed by the chairman and Secretary of the branch Prof. M.Nuruddeen Al-Mustapha…Read more
US CDC donates disease detection equipment to Nigeria
The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris on Friday received the donation of advanced disease detection equipment from the United States Centre for Disease Control (US CDC) to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to outbreaks.
The equipment includes; biosafety cabinets, sample collection materials…Read more
