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

Okezie Ikpeazu, has urged members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to remain steadfast and committed to the party.

In a landmark move set to reshape Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, Lagos and Niger States have signed a partnership for the establishment of “Lagos Farms” on 100,000 hectares of land across Niger’s ...

Former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Simon Mwadkwon, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the most formidable political force ahead of the 2027 general elections.

PDP leaders have disagreed over whether to field Jonathan, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, or Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde as its presidential candidate.

The National President of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions (FoSIEC), Mamman Nda Eri, has described the death of Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani, father of Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman ...

The Benue State Government has clarified that the 23 Local Government Areas (Lgas) of the state are financially autonomous ...

Troops of 63 Brigade (Sector 1) of Operation Delta Safe have killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued a female victim during an operation in Otulo Forest, Aniocha North Local Government Area of D ...

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.