Good morning, Nigeria, and welcome to Topnaija.ng latest Nigerian news updates, including the newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Sahara Group launches 2025 graduate trainee programme

Sahara Group, a leading energy conglomerate, has announced the launch of its 2025 Graduate Management Trainee (GMT) programme, aimed at developing young professionals into global business leaders.

In a statement, Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate Communications at Sahara Group, highlighted the programme’s “impressive track record” of producing top-tier business leaders who exemplify the company’s distinctive culture, referred to as the ‘Sahara DNA’. Read more here.

FG issues ultimatum to Julius Berger on N740bn road project

The Federal Government has given construction giant Julius Berger a final seven-day ultimatum to accept its proposal of N740.79 billion for the completion of the 82km Section II of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road or face contract termination.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, issued the ultimatum during a meeting with the newly appointed Managing Director of Julius Berger Plc, Dr. Pier Lubasch, and outgoing Managing Director, Dr. Lars Richter, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Read more here.

Complete list of re-assigned ministers with designations

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reshuffled his cabinet member, naming seven new members, sacking five and swapping 10 others, Topnaija News reports.

The ministers of finance, defence, national planning and two junior energy ministers all retained their positions while the reshuffle includes renaming the Ministry of Niger Delta Development to the Ministry of Regional Development, the winding up of the Ministry of Sports, and the merger of the ministries of tourism and arts and culture. Read more here.

Ondo Guber: See full list of Ondo governorship candidates

Complete list of Ondo State governorship election candidate and their running mates can be accessed below.

Topnaija News reports that the Ondo State Governorship Election is scheduled to hold on Saturday 16th November 2024. Read more here.

Apostle Suleman responds to Halima Abubakar’s apology

Clergyman Apostle Johnson Suleman has responded to the public apology from Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar.

TOpnaija recalls that Halima Abubakar on Wednesday morning, tendered an apology to Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries for defaming him. Read more here.

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