Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Thursday 28th December 2023.
- Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s Passing: Lucky Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the substantive governor of Ondo State following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away due to prostate cancer in a German hospital.
- Fine on British American Tobacco: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission fined British American Tobacco and its affiliates $110 million for alleged infringements of several legal acts relating to consumer protection and tobacco control.
- World Bank’s Prediction on Insecurity and Livelihood: The World Bank predicted persistent insecurity, armed conflict, and deteriorating livelihoods in specific states of Nigeria until May 2024, mainly attributing these issues to poor macroeconomic conditions affecting agricultural inputs.
- President Tinubu’s Reassurance: President Bola Tinubu reassured Nigerians of the country’s stability and good governance during a town-hall meeting with traditional rulers and political office holders in Lagos State.
- Sultan of Sokoto Condemns Killings: The Sultan of Sokoto condemned the killing of over 150 people in Plateau State by bandits, urging security agencies to be more proactive in dealing with such criminal activities.
- Dignitaries Attend Na’abba’s Funeral: Several dignitaries including Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Deputy President of the Senate attended the funeral prayer and burial of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’abba in Kano.
- Mourning Declared in Ondo State: Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa declared three days of mourning in honor of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away.
- Bishop’s Concern over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention: The Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger expressed concern over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), suggesting that his case might be better resolved through political means rather than the courts.
- Fire Incident in Lagos: Four individuals sustained injuries in a fire incident at a filling station in Badagry area of Lagos State, occurring while residents were dispensing petrol.
- Policeman Shot Dead: A policeman attached to the Imo State Police Command, Cosmas Ugwu, was shot dead by his girlfriend, Amanda Uchechi Ugo, in Imo State.
