Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Monday, August 11, 2025
Kebbi: Establishment Of Air Force Base, Pivotal To Tackling Security Challenges – Gov. Idris
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasiru Idris, on Sunday appealed to the Nigerian Air Force to establish a base in the state to effectively tackle security challenges bedeviling the area.
Governor Idris, who made the plea while receiving…Read more
Obasanjo Library Threatens Legal Action Against EFCC Night Invasion
On Sunday, the management of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) condemned the invasion of its premises around 2 am by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Sunday Telegraph gathered that the armed men,…Read more
Oyebanji Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Key Officials
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has officially dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, signaling a major reshuffle in the state’s governance structure.
In a statement issued on August 10, 2025…Read more
Fayemi Reaffirms Loyalty To APC Amid ADC Link
As the battle for the 2027 general elections heats up, the former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has said he remains a committed member and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State.
Fayemi who spoke on Sunday, in a statement issued …Read more
Nigeria Lost Great Patriot, Deputy Speaker Kalu Mourns Ogbeh
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has described the late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, as a great patriot whose death is a monumental loss to Nigeria.
Ogbeh, who died on Saturday at the age of 78…Read more
Ex-SGF, Mustapha Denies Link To Opposition Alliance
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has distanced himself from reports linking him to an opposition alliance and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a personally signed statement, Mustapha dismissed…Read more
Tinubu Celebrates Ex-Lagos Commissioner On 70th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has joined other political gladiators to felicitate Adeniyi Oyemade, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce and two-term lawmaker in the state House of Assembly, as he marked his 70th birthday.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser…Read more
SERAP, NGE Sue Gov Bago Over Radio Station Threat
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over intimidation of Badeggi FM Radio, Minna, and the threat to shut down the station.
This was contained in a statement issued …Read more
Zulum Approves Establishment Of Equipment Maintenance Unit
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Unit to ensure the optimal use and upkeep of heavy machinery owned by the state.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State… Read more
Olubolade Served Bayelsa With Dedication, Sincerity Of Purpose – Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has hailed the late Navy Captain Omoniyi Olubolade (rtd) for his dedication and sincerity of purpose in serving Bayelsa, noting that he will be missed not only by his family and the people of Ekiti, but also by the people of Bayelsa State.
Speaking during the funeral service for the former Military…Read more
Plateau Assembly Celebrates Speaker, Daniel Gapyil At 47
Members of the 10th Plateau State House of Assembly have celebrated their Speaker, Na’anlong Daniel Gapyil, on his 47th birthday, describing him as a visionary and focused leader who has demonstrated exceptional capacity within a short time in office.
In a press statement issued on Sunday …Read more
Ogbeh Served Nigeria Diligently – Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has described as shocking the demise of a former chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Chief Audu Ogbeh, who passed away on Saturday, aged 78.
Speaker Abbas described the Otukpo…Read more
Uyo Town Meeting: Eno Empowers 1187 Beneficiaries With N492m Grants
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Imo Eno has empowered 1187 persons with N492.7m farm, trade, and business grants in Uyo Federal Constituency.
Sunday Telegraph gathered that Governor Eno disbursed …Read more
Eno Doles Out N492m Empowerment, Delivers 116 Projects
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Saturday extended his grassroots empowerment drive to the Uyo Federal Constituency edition of the ARISE Town Hall Meeting and Empowerment Series.
The event, which drew stakeholders, traditional rulers…Read more
Osun 2026: God Is With Us, Says Aregbesola
Former Governor of Osun State and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed confidence that God is with him and his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.
Aregbesola made this declaration while addressing…Read more
