Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Monday 18th December 2023.
- Electricity Subsidy in Nigeria: The Nigerian Federal Government spent N375.8 billion on electricity subsidies from January to September 2023, while consumers paid N782.6 billion for electricity during the same period.
- Religious Persecution Concerns in Nigeria: Christopher Smith, a member of the United States House of Representatives, urged the US Department of State to designate Nigeria as a country of ‘Particular Concern’ due to increasing cases of religious persecution, including blasphemy-related killings.
- Shooting Incident in Port Harcourt: A man named Nuhu was shot dead by the police in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after a shooting spree where he stabbed a police inspector multiple times, snatched his AK-47 rifle, and attacked another officer before fleeing.
- Call for Judiciary Reform: South-South leader Edwin Clark called for urgent and comprehensive reform of the judiciary in Nigeria, citing allegations of corruption, malpractices, and abuse of office that cannot be tolerated.
- Political Development in Rivers State: The Labour Party withdrew its petition against the election of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and pledged support for Fubara’s government for the progress of the state.
- Demand for Medical Salary Structure Review: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) gave the federal government until January 31, 2024, to implement the upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).
- Disputed Decisions in Rivers State House of Assembly: The Amaehwule-led faction of Rivers State House of Assembly invalidated decisions made by the four-member assembly led by Edison Ehie, alleging that these lawmakers are only holding family meetings, not legitimate sessions.
- Appointment of Dr. Olusimbo Ige: Dr. Olusimbo Ige, a Nigerian, has been appointed as the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, making her the first black female to hold such a position. This information was disclosed by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
- Fatal Attack by Suspected Bandits in Katsina State: Suspected bandits killed four farmers and abducted eight others from Nahuta village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
- Minister’s Departure from Cabinet: Simon Lalong, the Minister of Labour and Employment, left President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet to take up the Plateau South Senatorial seat which he won. Lalong was the immediate past governor of Plateau State.
