President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo.

The Russian government on Tuesday returned the bodies of no fewer than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine, five of whom died while in captivity.

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged Corps members posted to the state to serve their host communities with patriotism, dignity, and commitment.

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has said the unity and continued existence of Nigeria depend on the prayers and commitment of both Christians and Muslims.

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.

The Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged its supporters and members, both at home and in the Diaspora, to take advantage of the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ...

Tax Reliefs, Independent Fund for Journalism The former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr Femi Soneye, has called on the Federal ...

The former First Lady of Imo State and founder of the Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI), Mrs. Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, has taken a significant step toward advancing the African Union’s Agenda ...

Nigerian singer Niniola opens up about the lasting trauma of witnessing her father, Brigadier-General Simeon Apata’s assassination in 1995.

The Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State honoured Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu, with the traditional title of Kinwang I of Boki Nation.

Mathias Tsado, urged associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan to persist with him to run for the 2027 presidential election.

Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles will play their last group game at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) against ...