Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Tuesday 9th January 2024.
- Dismissal of CEOs: President Bola Tinubu dismissed the Chief Executive Officers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) with immediate effect.
- Fine Imposed on Government and EFCC: A High Court imposed a fine of N100 million against the federal government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for unlawfully detaining former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.
- Deposition and Banishment of Traditional Ruler: The Kogi State Government deposed a first-class traditional ruler, the Ohimege Igu, and banished him to Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
- Suspension of Minister: President Bola Tinubu suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, in line with upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability standards.
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery Production: The Dangote Petroleum Refinery Limited announced readiness to commence production of refined petroleum products after receiving crude oil required for initial operations.
- Fatal Attack in Benue State: Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herders killed seven persons in an attack on a commercial vehicle in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
- Arrests in Anambra State: About 30 suspects, including kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists, and hoodlums, were arrested in Anambra State for terrorizing the area between December 1, 2023, and present.
- EFCC Summons Suspended Minister: The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is scheduled to report at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
- Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals: The Supreme Court dismissed two appeals by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Titus Uba, against the victory of Governor Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Political Resignation: Doyin Okupe, former Director General of Peter Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation, resigned from the Labour Party citing ideological differences post-2023 elections.
