Here is New Telegraph’s roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Wednesday, December 24th, 2025.
2026 Budget Of N58.472trn Passes Second Reading In Senate
The Senate on Tuesday passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦58.472 trillion for second reading after lawmakers debated the general principles of the proposed spending plan.
The bill was presented for…Read More
Tinubu’s Alleged Forgery Of Tax Reform Law Treasonable Felony – Atiku
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has described the alleged illegal and unauthorised alterations made to Nigeria’s tax reform legislation after its passage by the National Assembly as a treasonable felony and a direct assault on constitutional democracy.
In a statement issued on Tuesday…Read More
2023: I Regretted Supporting Tinubu – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed regret for supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, saying the decision did not yield the results he had anticipated.
Makinde made the disclosure…Read More
Banditry, Insecurity: FG Lacks Political Will To Tackle Menace – Kwankwaso
Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to effectively tackle the nation’s worsening insecurity.
Kwankwaso made the allegation…Read More
BREAKING: Six Rivers Reps Dump PDP For APC
The wave of defections continued on Tuesday as six members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defecting lawmakers are…Read More
Makinde Breaks Silence On Fight With Wike
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has finally opened up on why he is fighting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Makinde, a member of the G-5…Read More
Plateau Boosts Security As 1,450 Operation Rainbow Operatives Graduate
Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, on Tuesday formally passed out 1,450 newly recruited and trained operatives of Operation Rainbow, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the state.
The colourful passing-out parade…Read More
2027: Why I’m Qualified To Lead Nigeria – Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, declared that he is equally qualified to lead Nigeria as the battle for the 2027 general election gains momentum across political parties.
Governor Makinde, who made…Read More
Edo: Okpebholo Signs N939bn 2026 Appropriation Bill Into Law
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N939 billion into law, following its passage by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA).
Assenting to the bill, tagged…Read More
Yusuf Backs Tinubu On State Police, Launches 2,000-Strong Neighborhood Security Watch
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for the creation of State Police, describing it as a crucial step to tackle Nigeria’s rising security challenges.
The governor made the remarks…Read More
NBA Calls For Immediate Suspension Of Tax Reform Acts
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for the immediate suspension of the implementation of the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts.
The NBA’s call followed the…Read More
Middle Belt Group Lauds Tinubu’s Intervention In Benue APC Crisis
The Middle Belt Democratic Agenda has enthusiastically commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive and visionary leadership in addressing the lingering crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State.
The group described the…Read More
Nigerians Will Reward Tinubu With Re-Election In 2027 – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed strong confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be re-elected in the 2027 general elections, citing what he described as the positive impact of the administration’s reforms on governance, revenue generation and infrastructure development across the country.
Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this…Read More
Bayelsa Holds Solemn Christmas Carol In Honour Of Late Deputy Governor
The Bayelsa State Government on Monday night held its annual Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons in a solemn atmosphere, scaling down the usual celebrations in honour of the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on December 11.
The event took place at the…Read More
Dedication To Duty: Zulum Rewards Frontline Health Worker
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has rewarded a frontline health worker, Dr. Ishaku Dickson, with a fully furnished three-bedroom house in recognition of his dedication and selfless service to the people of Monguno and Borno State at large.
Governor Zulum made the…Read More
