Here is New Telegraph’s roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.
N’Convention: Jonathan’s Ex-Minister Emerges Consensus PDP Chairman
Former Minister of Special Duties in Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has emerged as the consensus Chairmanship candidate in next month’s National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Senate To Increase Basic Health Care Fund To 2% Of National Revenue
On Wednesday, the Senate pushed for the amendment of the National Health Act, 2014, to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) from one per cent to two per cent of the country’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).
Accordingly, the apex…Read More
INEC: Amupitan To Resume Ahead Of Anambra Poll
The newly elected Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to officially assume office next week, ahead of the November 8 Anambra State governorship election.
New Telegraph gathered…Read More
PDP Convention: Lamido, Turaki, Makarfi Lead Chairman Race
Amid growing tension over the forthcoming National Convention slated for November in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Northern leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have resolved to zone the National Chairmanship position to the North-West in a move aimed at unifying the party ahead of the crucial exercise.
The PDP leaders, who are…Read More
2027: Agbakoba Assesses Tinubu, Atiku, Obi
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has assessed the three frontline presidential hopefuls for the 2027 election in Nigeria. He noted that as Nigerians approach 2027, several aspirants have emerged with varying approaches to Nigeria’s challenges, adding that a preliminary assessment made some revelations.
He said President Bola Tinubu…Read More
Tinubu Approves 2-Year Tenure Extension For Surveyor-General, Adebomehin
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr AbuduGaniyu Adebomehin, by two years.
According to his spokesman…Read More
Tinubu’s Committed To Protecting, Advancing Journalism – Shettima
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains an ally of the media, and was committed to protecting and advancing the journalism profession in the country.
The Vice President recalled…Read More
Gov Aliyu Approves 2025 Budget Virement
The Sokoto State Government has approved a budget virement within the existing ₦526 billion 2025 budget as part of strategic efforts to enhance the welfare of citizens and promote sustainable development across the state.
Presiding over the 12th…Read More
Okpebholo Announces Recruitment Of 3,000 Teachers
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has unveiled plans to recruit an additional 3,000 teachers as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s education system.
This announcement…Read More
Reps Seek Measures For Ease Of Obtaining Driver’s Licence
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called for urgent measures to clear the persistent backlog and delays in the processing and issuance of driver’s licences across the country.
The resolution followed…Read More
Tanker Explosion: Reps Ask NEMA To Provide Relief Materials To Victims
The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials and medical support to the victims and families of the Essa Village tanker explosion in Niger state.
It also urged the Federal…Read More
My Second Term Bid, A Divine Project – Soludo
Prof Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, has described his second term bid as “A divine project and a mass movement” which ignites a sense of collective purpose and commitment to continued development in the state.
Governor Soludo, who…Read More
Anambra Guber: Obi Backs Moghalu At Ogbunike LP Rally
2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi joined the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra state, Dr. George Moghalu, at a campaign rally in Ogbunike, the hometown of the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Mrs. Ifeoma Veronica Okaro, following events in Lagos.
Obi lauded the warmth,…Read More
Tinubu Govt Has Failed Nigerians – Adebayo
The 2023 Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has claimed that the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu has failed Nigerians in every aspect of governance.
Adebayo, who spoke…Read More
Rape Allegation: PDP Chieftain Arraigned In Kwara
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Local Government Chairmanship candidate of the party in the 2024 council election in the State, Musbau Esinrogunjo, has been arraigned at the state High Court for alleged rape of a minor.
Kwara State Government…Read More
