Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Monday 11th December 2023.
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery Production: The refinery is scheduled to begin producing diesel and aviation fuel in January 2024, but the production of petrol is being delayed due to crude oil supply issues.
- Fatal Road Accident and FRSC Response: An Abuja-Kaduna road crash resulted in 18 deaths. The FRSC plans to set up a joint task force to conduct special patrols targeting trailers and trucks transporting humans and animals.
- Scarcity of Naira Notes Explained by CBN: The Central Bank of Nigeria addressed the scarcity of naira notes at banks, ATMs, POS, and BDCs following complaints from customers, providing reasons for the shortage.
- Committee on Federal Government Debt to Contractors: The Federal Ministry of Works formed committees to investigate the ₦1.5 trillion debt owed to contractors, divided by geopolitical zones and covering different timeframes.
- Tinubu’s Call for Good Governance at ECOWAS: Bola Tinubu, Chairman of ECOWAS Authority, urged West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity to prevent unconstitutional changes in government.
- Senators’ Donation to Bombing Victims: Nigerian senators donated their December salaries (₦109 million) to victims of an accidental bombing in Kaduna State, as announced by Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin.
- NDLEA Disruption of Pre-Wedding Drug Competition: NDLEA operatives in Katsina State interrupted a pre-wedding drug competition, arresting 25 participants in Shola Quarters, Katsina.
- Death of Yoruba Poet Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju: Popular Yoruba poet and religious leader Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju passed away in his Ibadan home, as confirmed by his son.
- Labour Party’s Denial of Coalition Talks: The Labour Party’s national executive dismissed rumors of discussions for coalition or merger with any other opposition party.
- Legal Action for Compensation in Tudun Biri Military Airstrikes: Lawyers from the Concerned Northern Forum plan to take legal action against the Federal Government to demand proper compensation for victims of the Tudun Biri military airstrikes in Kaduna State.
