Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Emergency Rule: Only Fubara’s Enemy Will Advise Him To Sue FG – Fasua
Amidst the controversies surrounding the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, a former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Oye Fasua, has warned the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of taking legal action against President Bola Tinubu, saying that such a move would be counterproductive.
Fasua criticized politicians, asking Fubara to challenge…Read more
Tribunal Judgment: Okpebholo Extends Olive Branch To Ighodalo
Following the declaration by the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal in Abuja, Governor Monday Okpebholo has extended an olive branch to the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, while dedicating his victory to the people of the State.
Okpebholo, reacting to his victory through a statement…Read more
Tinubu Laying Foundation For Better Nigeria – Shettima
The wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, has said that President Bola Tinubu is laying the foundation for a better Nigeria with his economic policies, various empowerment initiatives, and investments in several sectors of the economy.
This came as she called on the people to be more…Read more
2027: Reps To Dump Bill Barring Tinubu, Atiku, Others From Contesting
Barring any last-minute changes, the House of Representatives may rescind its resolution to pass through second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria.
The bill, sponsored by Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere…Read more
World Bank Approves $1.08bn Loan For Nigeria
The World Bank announced on Wednesday that it had approved a total of $1.08 billion in concessional financing for Nigeria to enhance education quality, build household and community resilience, and improve nutrition for underserved groups.
In a statement, the world’s largest multilateral development…Read more
CCDI Commends Kyari’s Transformative Leadership At NNPCL
The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) has commended the tenure of Mele Kyari as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
In a statement issued by the President of CCDI…Read more
Akpoti-Uduaghan: I Paid Sallah Visit, Not Campaign
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has dismissed claims by political opponents suggesting that her recent visit to her hometown was a political gathering.
She clarified that the visit was solely to celebrate…Read more
Nigeria, Japan Launch Youth-Focused Venture Fund
Nigeria and Japan have launched a strategic venture capital initiative to channel Naira-denominated investments into high-growth startups, shielding them from currency risks while providing access to long-term concessional financing.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met on Wednesday…Read more
Tinubu Mourns Abbas Sanusi’s Death
President Bola Tinubu has joined other political leaders in expressing a deep grief over the passing of Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, the Galadiman Kano and a senior kingmaker in the Kano Emirate.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that Sanusi…Read more
Goronyo Hails Tinubu’s Strides In Addressing Insecurity, Road Dev’t
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for his efforts in tackling insecurity and gradually restoring peace in Sokoto State.
The Minister of State for Works…Read more
Gov Idris Predicts Easy Win For Tinubu In 2027
The path to the 2027 elections has become clearer for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, as grassroots stakeholders continue to express their unwavering support for the two leaders.
The ongoing declarations of support for the continuity…Read more
NNPCL Welcomes Ojulari As New GCEO, Bids Farewell To Kyari
The management and staff of Nigerian National Petroleum Coorporation Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday welcomed the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mr Bayo Ojulari, and the Board of Directors.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that President…Read more
Edo: Tribunal Dismisses Petition Against Okpebholo, APC
The Edo State Governorship Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by the Action Alliance (AA) and Adekunle Omoaje, against Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC), for lacking in merit and being frivolous.
New Telegraph gathered that the Tribunal…Read more
Peter Obi Mocks Tinubu’s Govt For Fulfilling Campaign Promise
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday sarcastically commended President Bola Tinubu, saying the Nigerian leader is delivering exactly what he promised during his campaign.
This was as the former Governor of Anambra State…Read more
Tinubu Embarks On Two-Week Working Visit To France
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, April 2 depart Abuja for Paris, France, on a two-week working visit.
This is contained in a statement issued by Tinubu’s…Read more
