Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Sunday, April 28 2024.
Constitution Amendment: Barau Calls For Collaboration With All Stakeholders
The Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Review of the Constitution, Senator Barau Jibrin, has called for robust collaboration among stakeholders, to drive the ongoing constitution amendment process to a successful conclusion.
Barau stated this in Abuja on Saturday at the joint retreat of the secretariat…Read more
Edo Guber: Orbih Distances Self From PDP Campaign Council
Chief Dan Orbih, South-South Zonal National Vice Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has disassociated himself from the recently constituted 200-Man Edo State Governorship Election Campaign Council.
Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that Governor Godwin Obaseki…Read more
Wike : I Can’t Waste President Tinubu’s Support
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT), Nyesom Wike on Saturday explained why he was always inspecting projects, even on weekends.
According to him, he cannot waste the support that President Bola Tinubu has given him.
Wike who inspected several road projects within the city centre…Read more
Oyo LG Poll: APC Calls For Cancellation, Alleged Electoral Manipulation
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the ongoing Local Government Council election as a sham which is capable of causing the Pacesetter state untold disrepute if allowed to stand.
In a press release signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary…Read more
Zulum Orders Automatic Employment For 15 Persons With Disability
The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has approved the employment of 15 people with disability who have undergone a formal educational system and obtained Bachelor’s Degree Certificates (BSCs), NCEs, diplomas and vocational training certificates.
Governor Zulum who gave the directive when the Association…Read more
Fubara Visits Scene Of Rivers Fire Disaster, Promises Compensation
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has visited the site of the tanker explosion that killed an unconfirmed number of persons in Eleme Local Government Area of the state.
Saturday Telegraph reports that the inferno, which occurred on Friday night…Read more
Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB Sends Strong Message To FG, Justice Nyako
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government and Abuja Federal High Court’s Justice Binta Nyako that its leader Nnamdi Kanu cannot be sacrificed to save corrupt politicians.
The pro-Biafran group also accused Nyako of being compromised…Read more
Abbas, Kukah Tasks Nigerians On Nat’l Cohesion
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass and founder of the Kukah Centre, Bishop Matthew Kukah have urged Nigerians to work toward building a united nation.
The duo made made the call at the National Integration Conference…Read more
Oyo LG Poll: Makinde Casts Vote In Ibadan
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has cast his vote in the ongoing Local Government election in the state.
Makinde voted at Polling Unit 1, Ward 11 in Ibadan…Read more
King Charles III To Resume Royal Duties Next Week
The British monarch, King Charles III, will officially resumed his public duties from next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation.
Saturday Telegraph recalls that a few months ago, the British monarch…Read more
FG Gives Fresh Update On N50,000 Grants
The Federal Government on Friday announced it has officially kicked off the disbursement of the N50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme, popularly known as the Trade Grants Scheme, to nano businesses across Nigeria.
The Federal Government made the announcement in a press statement…Read more
Yahaya Bello: EFCC’s Actions Best Described As ‘Trial By Mischief’ – Constitutional Lawyer
A Constitutional Lawyer, Ewa Okpo has described the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing face-off with the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as “trial by mischief”.
Speaking in an interview on Arise TV’s morning show on Saturday….Read more
BREAKING: Four Dead, Six Vehicles Burnt In Ogun Gas Tanker Explosion
No fewer than four people have reportedly died while six vehicles got burnt in a gas tanker explosion at Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
The incident happened at about 5.30pm Ita-Oshin…Read more
Kalu Mourns Senator Ayogu Eze
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has mourned the passing of Senator Ayogu Eze.
Paying a condolence visit to the late Senator Eze’s family in Abuja…Read more
Illegal Mining: Four Chinese Nationals Nabbed In Nasarawa
At least four Chinese nationals have been arrested at an illegal mining site where lithium is sold at Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Saturday Telegraph gathered that the Chinese men were arrested…Read more
