Here is Thursday Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Thursday, July 17, 2025
Tinubu To Chair Special FEC Session In Buhari’s Honour Thursday
President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday chair a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This was disclosed by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga…Read more
Shettima: Tinubu Pained By Buhari’s Death
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Tinubu was personally pained by the passing of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
He described Buhari’s passing as a major loss not…Read more
We Won’t Miss Atiku In PDP – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the exit of former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as a good riddance to bad rubbish.
Makinde, who spoke with reporters after a colloquium…Read more
Obasanjo: Nigeria Needs Responsible Constitution Operators
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that what Nigeria needs may not necessarily be a perfect constitution, but rather responsible operators who uphold and implement its provisions with integrity.
Obasanjo, in a goodwill message to the National Constitutional…Read more
Atiku Resigns From PDP
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday disclosed his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
This is contained in a letter dated Monday, July 14, 2025…Read more
Peter Obi Pays Condolence Visit To Buhari’s Family
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, on Wednesday visited Daura, Katsina State, to offer his condolences to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
New Telegraph recalls that Buhari was buried on Tuesday…Read more
Court Acquits Ex-Gov Fayose Of Money Laundering Charges
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of an 11-count charge of money laundering filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Aneke upheld Fayose’s no-case submission…Read more
EFCC To Appeal Fayose’s Acquittal In Alleged N6.9b Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to appeal the acquittal of former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, who was discharged on Wednesday by the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged N6.9 billion fraud.
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke delivered the ruling…Read more
FG Issues Flood Alert As Heavy Rainfall Threatens 11 States
The Federal Government has issued a warning over imminent heavy rainfall expected to hit parts of the country between Wednesday, July 16, and Sunday, July 20, 2025, with potential flooding risks in at least 11 states.
According to the alert released by the Nigeria Hydrological…Read more
Obi Speaks On Not Attending Buhari’s Burial
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and the former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi on Wednesday clarified why he was absent at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 13.
Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, Obi explained…Read more
