Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Monday 1st January 2024.
- Supply of Crude Oil for Refinery Test: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has initiated the supply of crude oil for testing at the Port Harcourt Refining Company. The plant aims to produce petrol, diesel, and other products for distribution to 12 states.
- Demolition of Shopping Complex: The Police Officers’ Wives Association Shopping Complex in Lagos’ Computer Village was demolished, causing traders significant losses. Armed security personnel supervised the demolition.
- Fire at National Arts Theatre: A fire incident at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos resulted in the loss of livestock (cows and goats) and an office building belonging to the National Council of Arts and Culture.
- Arrest of Content Creator: Adebukola Kolapo, a content creator, has reportedly been detained by the National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force for engaging with a popular Instagram blog. He had previously benefitted from the blog’s scholarship scheme.
- Arrest of Individual for Illegal Firearm Possession: A 29-year-old artisan was apprehended by the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards for possessing an illegal firearm in Makurdi.
- Yoruba Nation Activist’s Response: Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba Nation activist, dismissed the categorization of the Yoruba self-determination movement as a threat to Nigeria’s peace, challenging a remark made by a military official.
- New Year Message from Senate President: Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed hope for a better Nigeria in 2024 and optimism about the country’s prospects under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
- Resignation of Factional Speaker: Edison Ehie, a factional speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, resigned from his position and membership in the assembly.
- Health Condition of Actor Zack Orji: Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji was reported to be in critical condition and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital, Abuja, after feeling ill and collapsing.
- Labour Party’s Critique of 2024 Budget: The Labour Party criticized the recently passed 2024 budget, claiming it didn’t prioritize the welfare and security of Nigerians but rather focused on funding political elites’ luxuries.
