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Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Monday, June 26, 2023.
We Accepted Akpabio’s Victory Because Process Was Transparent – Kawu
A Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Suleiman Sumaila Kawu, has disclosed that the Abdul’aziz Yari supporters in the 10th Senate Presidential election, accepted the outcome of the poll because the process was free, fair, and transparent.
Kawu who made the clarification in a chat with New Telegraph in Abuja was reacting to the emergence of Sen. Godswill Akpabio as the President of the Senate…Read more
Oyebanji’s Administration Lacks Focus, Definite Agenda, Says PDP
A crisis is brewing between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State.
The two major Political parties have taken up against each other on the process of governance in the state…Read more
Xenophobic Attack On Ndigbo May Mark Disintegration Of Nigeria If…… – Umeh
A member representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Victor Umeh has warned that any attempt to continue to subject Ndigbo to xenophobic attack in any part of Nigeria may spell doom to the peace and unity of one Nigeria.
Umeh who spoke as a special guest of honour at the 2023 Umunri Cultural Fiesta tagged, “Oganiru Umunri” held at Enugu-Agidi Community in Njikoka Local Government Area…Read more
Obasa Celebrates Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila Birthdays
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, as they mark their birthdays.
While Governor Sanwo-Olu is celebrating 58, Gbajabiamila is marking his 61st birthday…Read more
Igbo Have Right To Live In Any Part Of Nigeria – Umeh
A Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief Victor Umeh, has said that the Igbo are entitled to live and do their business in any part of Nigeria as aborigines.
He said as Aborigines of Nigeria, the Igbo would resist any form of xenophobic attack on them from any quarter…Read more
Chieftaincy Elevation: It’s Not Sure If Ladoja Will Accept To Be Crowned as Oba – Media Aide
Contrary to the report that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will on July 7, 2023, promote 11 Ibadan High Chiefs of the Olubadan to beaded- crown-wearing Obas, it was not clear as of yesterday if the former Oyo State Governor, Rasidi Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan land will accept the offer or still reject it as he did during the administration of late Abiola Ajimobi.
Ladoja’s Media Aide, Alhaji Lanre Latinwo, while speaking with New Telegraph on Sunday said that he could not confirm if the former governor would accept to be crowned an Oba or not…Read more
Tribunal: Ebonyi Govt Tackles Group Over N1bn Bribery Allegation
Ebonyi State Government on Sunday berated a group known as the Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora. ( AEISCID) which accused the state government of planning to give N1bn bribe to the judges and members of the elections petition tribunal to hijack the cause of justice in the petitions brought before the tribunal by aggrieved candidates of various political parties during the just concluded 2023 general elections in the state.
At a press briefing held in Abakaliki, the state capital, the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation…Read more
Texas Witnesses Record-Breaking Heatwave For Third Week
The city of Texas, Corpus Christi has reached unprecedented heat indices, combining temperature and humidity.
The heatwave follows a weekend of destructive storms that left hundreds of thousands without power…Read more
Hurricane Tinubu In Action
Less than a month after taking the mantle of leadership as the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has demonstrated courage in the discharge of his responsibilities as the number one citizen of the country.
The President who promised to hit the ground running has begun to walk the talk with the policies initiated so far…Read more
Tinubu Should Focus On States’ Viability, Says Akinsola
There is a new political dawn and this time calls for more concerted efforts in the areas of IGR, especially by state governments. What is your suggestion on how this can be achieved?
Without being economical with the truth, only four states in Nigeria can survive within six months without recourse to the monthly federal allocation…Read more
Okechukwu: Why Apc Performed Poorly In The S’east In 2023
Your party performed poorly in the South- East. Does the loss mean a lack of acceptance of the party?
Regrettably and unfortunately my great party truly performed abysmally poorly in the South-East in the 2023 presidential election…Read more
Sanwo-olu Commends Cfao As Company Marks 120 Years In Nigeria
As CFAO marks its successful 120 years of business existence in Nigeria this year, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the historical feats of the conglomerate and its contributions to the nation’s economy.
He also lauded the CFAO’s posthumous award presentation to its former Chairman, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, adding…Read more
Insecurity In Imo Frustrating Businesses, Says Okafor
A Lagos-based businessman, Chief Nedum Okafor from the Orsu area of Imo State has lamented the state of insecurity in the Orlu area of Imo State in the last few years, saying there is a need for an end to the situation which according to him is making Imo no longer attractive to investors, both local and foreign.
Okafor, a big-time businessman, and a community leader, stated this in a media chat with select journalists in his…Read more
Commissioner Scores First Goal As Anambra All Stars Games Opens
Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Collins Nwabunwanne scored the first goal of the All Stars Games in an opening match between Okpoko All Stars and Grand Harmony Academy FC Awka.
Nwabunwanne of the Grand Harmony FC came in as a substitute 15 minutes before the end of the match and got a pass from the supporting striker…Read more
Banky W Breaks Silence Amid Cheating Allegations
Following the recent drama of alleged affair between Banky W and his side chick, Niyola, the musician turn politician has, however, broken the silence amidst backlash.
It would be recalled that in the last 24-hours, Banky W has been dragged online following news making the rounds about him and his ex-lover from his past.… Read more
