Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Tuesday 26th December 2023.
- Rivers State Peace Deal: Governor Siminalayi Fubara defended a peace deal initiated by President Bola Tinubu between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, emphasizing that it aimed to bring lasting peace to the state.
- Broadcast Journalist Killed: Hillary Nosa Odia, a broadcast journalist, was shot dead by suspected cultists in Benin City, Edo State, on Christmas Eve. He left the office at 4 pm, and news of his death reached the ITV premises later that night.
- Transport Fare Discount: Inter-state drivers are implementing a 50% discount on transport fares following directives from President Bola Tinubu, as part of the renewed hope agenda.
- Fatal Road Accident: Nine passengers lost their lives in a road accident along the Ikirun/Offa Expressway in Inisa. A truck carrying bags of beans and passengers lost control, leading to the crash.
- Plateau State Attacks: There were attacks on communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, resulting in 113 deaths. The Transition Committee Chairman of Bokkos confirmed the death toll.
- Bishop’s Statement on President Tinubu: Catholic Bishop Kukah stated that President Tinubu has no excuse if his government fails to address Nigeria’s pressing issues, emphasizing that history and God wouldn’t forgive him if he failed.
- Presidency’s Support for Tinubu: The Presidency justified President Tinubu’s intervention in political crises in states like Ondo and Rivers, stating it was in the larger interest of the country.
- Church Service for Bombing Victims: Grieving survivors, relatives, and residents of Tudun Biri community in Kaduna, where a military error bombing killed over 100, found solace in a Christmas thanksgiving church service.
- Fatal Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Two persons died, and one sustained injuries in an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Christmas Day, confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps spokesperson in Ogun State.
- Clarification on Pope’s Approval: The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja clarified during Christmas Mass that media reports about Pope Francis approving blessings for same-sex couples were untrue.
