Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Sunday 17th December 2023.
- NLC Threatens Action Over Rivers State Political Crisis: The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns about the political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and state lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, stating that it adversely affects workers in the state.
- Abdullahi Adamu Quits Active Politics Due to Allergies: Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu revealed his decision to step away from active politics, citing a growing discomfort or aversion to political activities as the reason for his departure.
- PDP Sokoto Satisfied with Court of Appeal Judgment: The Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed contentment with the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the election of four of its House of Representatives members.
- Tinubu Hints at New Minimum Wage: President Bola Tinubu hinted at an impending new minimum wage structure for Nigerian workers, emphasizing that it would be practical, sustainable, and implementable across all government levels due to the rising cost of living.
- Promise of No Accidental Discharge by Rivers State Police Commissioner: Commissioner Olatunji Disu assured residents of Rivers State that there would be no more incidents of accidental firearm discharges during an Arms Handling and Musketry competition held in the state.
- Escalation of Conflict Between FCT Minister and Rivers State Governor: The conflict between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara seems to have intensified as both avoided each other’s presence during their separate engagements in the state.
- Jega Urges Restructuring Before 2027 Elections: Former INEC Chairman Prof Attahiru Jega called for collective efforts to restructure Nigeria before the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the necessity of devolving power to sub-national entities for the country’s development.
- Defence Headquarters Confirms Killing of Terrorist Commanders: The Defence Headquarters confirmed the killing of four notorious terrorist commanders in airstrikes named Machika, Haro, Dan Muhammadu, and Ali Alhaji Alheri, also known as Kachalla Ali Kawaje.
- Abandoned Football Match Due to Player Collapse: Luton’s Premier League match against Bournemouth was abandoned after Luton’s captain, Tom Lockyer, collapsed on the pitch, leading to both teams being taken off as Lockyer received medical treatment.
- Rescue of Kidnapped Children by Anambra State Police: Anambra State Police Command reported the successful rescue of four children from the same family who were kidnapped by suspected herdsmen, as disclosed in a press statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga
