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Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News December 15

15.12.2024

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Sunday, December 15, 2024. Ohanaeze Announces Ozichukwu As New President-General Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu, a former National Vice Chairman (South East) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, emerged as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Following his...

Sanwo-Olu Performs Groundbreaking of Lagos Medipark Hospital

15.12.2024

Says project will provide world-class clinical care, reduce medical tourism The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, performed a groundbreaking of the Lagos Medipark Hospital, a game-changing healthcare hub in Africa. The world-class specialist hospital located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi is a Private-Public Partnership (PPP) legacy project facilitated by IASO Medipark Ltd in...

Nigerian student bags multiple awards at varsity graduation dinner in Glasgow

15.12.2024

Nigerian student Chijioke Uzoechi achieved remarkable recognition at the University of Strathclyde’s graduation dinner in Glasgow, Scotland. He was honored with multiple prestigious awards, including the 2024 Future Leaders Award, 2024 Most Supportive Award, 2024 Community Spirit Award, and 2024 Most Reliable Award. Uzoechi’s achievements reflect his dedication and commitment to excellence, showcasing his leadership...

Operatives Uncover Use of Wall Clocks as Timers by Terrorists

15.12.2024

In order to conceal their operations, indications have emerged that some terrorists may have resorted to the use of wall clocks as timers to detonate Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), at critical infrastructure in the country, Sunday Telegraph investigation has shown. Specifically, the terrorists are said to use the “method of bombing” when targeting critical assets...

CAS seeks local solutions to boost airpower demands

15.12.2024

he Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has called for indigenous expertise to advance the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) operational capabilities and foster sustainable aviation solutions. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, yesterday in Abuja. Abubakar...

Internal Crisis: LP Leaders, Members Seek Alternative Platforms

15.12.2024

There are strong indications that some leaders and members of the Labour Party (LP) outside of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Julius Abure, a lawyer, are currently seeking alternative platforms for the general elections holding in 2027. The development, Sunday Telegraph gathered, is not unconnected with the recent recognition of Abure by the...

Insecurity: How Buhari Deployed Asari Dokubo’s Men to States

15.12.2024

Ex-militant leader and a prominent voice in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has revealed how former President Muhammadu Buhari contracted and deployed members of his private security outfit to different security flashpoints across several states in the country. This revelation was contained in a trending video on multiple social media...

Remove Excess Baggage in Your Govt, Mohammed Tells Tinubu

15.12.2024

Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has urged President Bola Tinubu to remove what he described as “excess baggage” within his administration. According to Mohammed, while governors have confidence in the President’s leadership, the actions of certain cabinet members are undermining his efforts. He said the President must “throw...

Reps to Address Critical National Issues, says Abbas

15.12.2024

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said the 10th Assembly was focused on addressing all the critical challenges confronting the nation. Abbas disclosed this yesterday while declaring open a training organised by his office with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for members of the House Press Corps. He...

Kwara’ll Make Education Accessible, Impactful – Abdulrazaq

15.12.2024

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed that his administration has put in place necessary measures and logistics to make education accessible, relevant and impactful to the people of the State. Governor AbdulRazaq, who was represented by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. (Mrs) Mary Arinde, stated this on Saturday while speaking at the 12th...