The Telegraph Nigeria

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 8:32:15 AM

In the aftermath of the catastrophic flood in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, Governor Umaru Bago has unveiled a comprehensive intervention package to support displaced residents and rebuild critical infrastructure. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/mokwa-flood-niger-gov-announces-%e2%82%a61bn-relief-%e2%82%a67bn-road-project/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 8:20:01 AM

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), with close air support from the Nigerian Air Force, have eliminated a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Malam Jidda, in a renewed offensive in Ngazalgana, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/troops-kill-boko-haram-kingpin-in-yobe/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 4:22:27 PM

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after spending two weeks in Lagos, where he celebrated Eid al-Adha and carried out a series of official engagements. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/tinubu-returns-to-abuja-after-two-week-break-in-lagos/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 8:40:19 AM

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has described President Bola Tinubu as “smarter” than his political rivals, including Labour Party’s Peter Obi. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/tinubu-smarter-than-his-opponents-says-pdp-chieftain-sowunmi/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 7:57:26 AM

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has condemned the early politicking around the 2027 general elections, describing such moves as presumptuous and misguided. According to the Governor, discussions about future elections, barely two years into the current democratic cycle, are premature and an attempt by politicians to "play God." https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/talking-about-2027-elections-now-is-like-playing-god-gov-otti/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 8:58:21 AM

More than 50 people arrested during anti-government protests in Togo last week have been released, though several others remain in detention, according to a statement from the public prosecutor. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/togo-release-dozens-detained-for-anti-government-protest/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 5:14:51 PM

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr marked a major milestone at the 2025 BET Awards, winning Best International Act—her first-ever BET win—on Monday night. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/full-list-ayra-starr-wins-bet-awards-best-international-act/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 4:33:26 PM

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, in honour of the president’s leadership and support for the capital’s development. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/wike-renames-abuja-international-conference-centre-after-tinubu/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/10/2025, 8:11:11 AM

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, against sealing off embassies and foreign missions in Abuja over unpaid ground rents. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/10/ground-rent-sealing-embassies-risks-diplomatic-crisis-falana-warns-wike/

The Telegraph Nigeria

6/9/2025, 9:15:21 AM

The Lagos State Government has unveiled three new train sets, each consisting of four coaches, for the Lagos Blue Rail Line Corridor. https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/06/09/sanwo-olu-commissions-three-new-trains-for-blue-line/