Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Sunday, October 13, 2024
Ex-Kaduna Gov, Makarfi Loses Son In Auto Crash
Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, son of former Governor of Kaduna State, Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi has reportedly passed away.
Sources privy to the development said Faisal died on Saturday…Read more
Abiodun Condoles Kyari Over Daughter’s Demise
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari, over the passing of his daughter, Fatima.
Fatima, who was 25 years old, reportedly died on Friday., October 11…Read more
Aisha Yesufu Finally Opens Up On Political Affiliation, Dissociates Self From LP
Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, on Saturday clarified her political stands, saying she is not a card-carrying member of the Labour Party (LP) or any other political party.
Yesufu, known for echoing her voice against bad governance in Nigeria…Read more
First Minister Of Scotland, Salmond Dies At 69
The first Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond has reportedly passed on at the age of 69.
Saturday Telegraph gathered that Salmond, a nationalist Alba Party…Read more
2024 Guber: Ondo Pays N73k Minimum Wage -Aiyedatiwa
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has announced the implementation of N73, 000 minimum wage for workers, stressing his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the people of the State.
Speaking at the flag off of the Ondo Central Senatorial District leg…Read more
Presidency Reacts To Comments Trailing Tinubu’s Trip To France
The Presidency on Saturday reacted to the comments trailing President Tinubu’s departure from the United Kingdom (UK) to Paris, France, saying the President is still on a two-week leave.
Saturday Telegraph recalls that the Special Adviser to President Tinubu…Read more
2024: Ondo Govt Denies Us Use Of Democracy Park – PDP Campaign Council
Ahead of the campaign activities for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation has accused the state government of denying it the use of Democracy Park for the flag-off of its campaign.
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the campaign organization…Read more
FPSO Facility In Lagos Will Increase Oil Production With Over 40,000bpd – Lokpobiri
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has said the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility in Lagos, a joint venture between NNPC Limited and Century Nigeria Limited, in partnership with WAEP and ENSERV, has potential to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production by an additional 40,000 barrels per day (bpd).
A statement signed by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Communication…Read more
Damagum Meets Bala Mohammed, Discuss How To Resolve PDP Crisis
The Acting National Chairman of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum on Friday met with Governor Bala Mohammed at the Bauchi State Government House to address pressing issues within the party.
Damagum’s visit follows recent turmoil in the PDP, including a factional…Read more
Badaru Urges Troops To Eliminate Crude Oil Theft, Other Criminal Activities To Boost Oil Production
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has urged troops of Joint Task Force South South Operation, Delta Safe to ensure that crude oil theft and other incidental activities are eliminated completely as crude oil production has improved from about 1.5 million to about 1.7 barrels per day.
Badaru gave this charges during his maiden visit to the Headquarters in Bayelsa State…Read more
Doguwa Commiserates With Kyari Over Daughter’s Death
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has expressed his condolences to Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on the passing of his daughter, Fatima.
In a statement signed by Doguwa on Friday, he also extended…Read more
Alleged N50bn Fraud: Arrest, Prosecute Ganduje Now Or Resign, Anti-Corruption Groups Tell Olukoyede
A Coalition of 30 Anti-corruption Civil Society Organizations have called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, over his alleged failure to prosecute a former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, despite multiple petitions against him on multi-billion naira fraud and bribery allegations.
The CSOs, under the umbrella, “Global Initiative for Corruption Eradication”…Read more
Insecurity: Gov. Aliyu Donates Additional 10 Patrol Vehicles To Military
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has again supported the Nigerian Military with 10 additional vehicles to boost security in the state.
Presenting the vehicles to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle…Read more
PDP Crisis, Fayose Declares Self Nat’l Chairman, Suspends Top Members
Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose has declared himself the new National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) amid the crisis rocking the main opposition party.
In a dramatic move, Fayose announced the suspension of prominent party members…Read more
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