TopNaija latest Nigerian news updates for today, 14th Nov 2024

Good morning, Nigeria, and welcome to Topnaija.ng latest Nigerian news updates, including the newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Nigeria’s $10bn plan to prevent national grid collapses

The Federal Government has launched a major initiative to partner with the private sector to raise a portion of the $10 billion needed to prevent frequent national grid collapses and establish a reliable, 24-hour power supply across the country.

This ambitious investment push, projected to span five to ten years, is part of Nigeria’s broader effort to resolve long-standing power supply issues and stabilize the national grid. Read more here.

Why Troost-Ekong chose Nigeria over Netherlands

Al-Kholood FC defender and Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong recently shared insights into his decision to represent Nigeria internationally rather than the Netherlands, where he was born.

Speaking on the Sports Afterparty Podcast, Troost-Ekong explained that a pivotal phone call from the late Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi and the promise of international football at just 21 influenced his choice, PUNCH Sports reports. Read more here.

Godwin Obaseki embarks on medical vacation

The immediate past governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has proceeded on a vacation to rest and undergo extended medical checks.

This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday night by Media Adviser to Obaseki, Crusoe Osagie. Read more here.

BREAKING: Fire engulfs Lagos factory, destroys goods

Fire engulfed Lagos factory on Wednesday night, destroyed several items estimated to be worth billions of naira.

According to Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the service responded to a distress call at 8:41 p.m. and arrived at Imperio International, located at 6 Ayodele Diyan Street, off Ladipo Oluwole Street, Ikeja, Lagos, to find the fire well alight. Read more here.

‘You will never be Nigeria’s president – Wike tells Atiku

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Abubakar Atiku, will never be elected Nigeria’s president, describing him as an ‘old man.

Wike argued that Nigeria needs a ‘fresh perspective’ and leaders who can bring about real change, rather than relying on ‘recycled’ politicians saying how can we use one man for how many years? Read more here.

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