Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Friday 24th November 2023.
- NNPCL’s Plan to Halt Refined Product Importation: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited announced its intention to cease the importation of refined petroleum products by December 2024 due to the expected full operation of all country refineries. Additionally, it projected revenue growth and completion of rehabilitation at the Port Harcourt Refining Company by December of the current year.
- Investigation into Allegations against Nigerian Correctional Service: The Minister of Interior directed an investigation into allegations that certain personnel within the Nigerian Correctional Service might be aiding terrorists, following accusations made by the Chief of Defence Staff.
- Court of Appeal Affirms Governors’ Victories: The Court of Appeal affirmed the electoral victories of the governors of Nasarawa and Gombe states, both from the ruling All Progressives Congress.
- Displeasure over Court Judgment by Nasarawa PDP: The Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party expressed dissatisfaction with the Court of Appeal’s decision affirming the victory of Governor Abdullahi Sule, contrary to the state election petition tribunal’s earlier ruling.
- Security Concerns in Kano State: The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress raised an alarm about alleged plans by supporters of another party to stage a protest targeting APC members. They called on security agencies to prevent potential violence.
- Demand for Election Results in Imo State: Athan Achonu, the Labour Party governorship candidate for Imo State, and his supporters protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters, demanding the certified true copy of the recently concluded poll in the state.
- Governor Soludo’s Remarks on Economy: Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State commented that President Bola Tinubu inherited a struggling economy, citing issues such as the illegal printing of money by the Central Bank of Nigeria in violation of the governing 2007 Act.
- Senator Lalong’s Certificate of Return: The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, received his certificate of return as Senator of Plateau South in the National Assembly following decisions by the tribunal and the Appeal Court declaring him the winner of the election.
- Call to Utilize Ecological Funds: Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged the Federal Government to use ecological funds to address life-threatening environmental issues during a meeting with officials of the Ecological Project Office.
- Freezing of State and Local Government Accounts in Kogi State: Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State directed the immediate freezing of all state and local governments’ accounts, as announced by the Commissioner for Finance in the state capital, Lokoja.
