Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Thursday, January 30, 2025
Zulum Emerges New Telegraph’s Gov Of The Year
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has emerged as the New Telegraph’s Governor of the Year for his outstanding achievements in 2024.
Zulum will be honoured alongside seven other governors…Read more
Fear In Chicago As Trump Intensifies Deportation Effort
Following the deportation move of President Donald Trump, tension has begun to build in some parts of Chicago as ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids push communities into fear and uncertainty.
In Little Village, a predominantly Hispanic neighbourhood…Read more
Lake Chad Govs’ Meeting: Tinubu Calls For Stronger Regional Cooperation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the need for a multifaceted approach to combat terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats in the Lake Chad Basin region.
President Tinubu, represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima at the 5th Meeting…Read more
Tinubu’s Aide Knocks Atiku, PDP Amid BoT Meeting Crisis
Following the commotion which broke out during the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustee (BoT) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has mocked the party over the scuffle.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that the PDP Board of Trustees…Read more
JUST-IN: NCAA Suspends Max Air After Kano Incident
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended commercial airline, Max Air for three months following an incident involving one of the aircraft’s tyre burst at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Tuesday.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that the passenger flight…Read more
Anyanwu, Ude-Okoye Clash As Security Secure PDP Secretariat
Following the heated confrontation between Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye over the National Secretary position, security personnel have taken over the secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja.
New Telegraph reports that the duo disagreement began…Read more
Leadership Crisis: PDP BoT Begins Closed-Door Meeting
The Board of Trustee (BoT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, commenced an ememrgency meeting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
New Telegraph reports that the Acting National Chairman….Read more
Alaafin-Designate, Owoade Dissolves Coronation Committee
Ahead of the coronation billed for April this year in Oyo Town, the Alaafin-elect, His Imperial Royal Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, 1, Iku Baba Yeye, has issued a directive ordering an existing Coronation Committee members to cease action and desist from carrying out any further function of fundraising or meetings without approval from his office.
In a Public Notice dated 28th January 2025, signed…Read more
EFCC Vs Yahaya Bello: Court Adjourns To April 3 As First Witness Testifies
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Wednesday, adjourned the trial in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to 3rd, 24th April, and 6th May 2024.
Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation…Read more
Russia-Ukraine War: Why Putin Is Afraid Of Trump – Zelenskyy
Following the ceasefire move, Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday revealed what his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin is scared of.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that United States President Donald…Read more
Shettima Attends Lake Chad Basin Govs’ Forum In Maiduguri
Nigeria Vice President, Kashim Shettima has arrived at the venue of the 5th Meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, Borno State.
This is contained in a press statement issued by Shettima’s…Read more
Sowore Arrives Court For Trial Amid Cybercrime Suit
Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate and human rights activist has arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on comments he made on social media, referring to Egbetokun as an illegal Instagram.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that Sowore will appear…Read more
Russia Ready To Have Peace Talks With Ukraine But… – Putin
On Tuesday, Russian President, Vladimir Putin said his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but still ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he described as an “Illegitimate” leader.
“If Zelensky wants to participate in the negotiations…Read more
Nigeria Deploys E-Border Solution Across 40% Of Borders
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the deployment of an e-border solution covering 40% of the country’s borders as part of efforts to bolster national security.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who disclosed…Read more
Max Air Plane Suffers Tyre Burst At Kano Airport
A Max Air aircraft with the registration number: 5N-MBD late on Tuesday night suffered a tyre burst at the Mal. Aminu International Airport (MAKIA), Kano with 53 passengers onboard.
A source close to the airport confided in our correspondent…Read more
