Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Wednesday, February 26, 2025
I Was Not Involved In June 12 Activities – Obi
2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said the report on social media linking him with the Association for Better Nigeria (ABN), is the handiwork of hired mercenaries out to dent his image and demarket him.
Obi in a statement issued by the spokesman of Peter Obi…Read more
NIES 2025: Nigeria Has Potential To Surpass $1tn GDP Target – Kyari
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mele Kyari, has said Nigeria has the potential and capacity to surpass the target of $1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Kyari who spoke at the ongoing 2025 Nigerian International…Read more
GDP: Edun Describes 3.84% Growth Fastest Pace In 3-Year
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has applauded the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), showing that Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years.
According to the NBS report, GDP expanded by 3.84%…Read more
Tax Reform, Crucial Step To Achieve $1trn Economy – Senate
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, on Tuesday, said the Tax Reform legislation being undertaken by the 10th National Assembly is a crucial step towards enabling Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration to achieve the planned $1 trillion economy in the country.
New Telegraph reports that President Tinubu had on May 29…Read more
Reps Seek Tax Exemption For Persons With Disabilities
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for tax exemption for Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs), stressing that such a class of Nigerians should not be allowed to pay tax.
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee…Read more
Senate Probes Natasha Over Alleged Violation Of Senate Rules
The Senate, on Tuesday, directed its Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, to investigate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over infractions allegedly committed against parliamentary rules.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central…Read more
Fubara Seeks Immortalization Of Edwin Clark
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for the immortalization of late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, who he said fought for a greater Nigeria.
Governor Fubara further described Chief Clark as a quintessential leader…Read more
Jonathan Lists Ways To Have Credible Elections In W’Africa
Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathanon Tuesday said impartial electoral commissions and non-partisan security operatives are key to conducting credible elections in the West African sub-region.
Jonathan made this known in Abuja during his keynote address…Read more
In a surprising turn of an event, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation.
New Telegraph recalls that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following…Read more
Tinubu Will Win Second Term Come 2027 – Orji Kalu
Senator Representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Tuesday, expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu would complete his two terms in office considering the level of successes he recorded in bold economic, social and political policies.
Kalu, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on South-East…Read more
US Snubs UK, Nigeria, Others From Visa-Free Entry For 2025
The United States of America (USA) on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP).
According to the statement, the United Kingdom…Read more
Vatsa Family To IBB: Your Book Full Of Lies, Reference Material For Criminals
As reactions continue to trail the recently launched autobiography by General Ibrahim Babangida, the family of late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has reiterated that the killing of their Patriarch was done out of envy, malice and hatred, adding that “the book is only a good reference for criminally minded people.”
It would be noted that Vatsa was executed on an allegation…Read more
FG’s Reform Policies Necessary For Economic Growth – Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume has said the government’s economic reform policy shows commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth.
He referenced the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating…Read more
Economy Grows By 3.84% In GDP Q4 2024
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday said Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown by 3.84% (year-on-year) in real terms in the fourth quarter of 2024.
According to the agency, this growth rate is higher…Read more
June 12: Kalu Charges IBB To Name Conspirators
Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Sen Orji Uzor Kalu, has charged former military leader, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida( IBB), to name all those persons who conspired against the full declaration of the results of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
In his autobiography titled: “A Journey In Service…Read more
