Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Saturday 20th January 2024.
- Corruption Charges Against Former CBN Governor:
- Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has been arraigned on corruption and forgery charges.
- He appeared in court with his legal team.
- Violence in Benue State:
- Gunmen suspected to be armed herders killed four people, including two soldiers, in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
- Supreme Court Rulings on Gubernatorial Elections:
- The Supreme Court dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s hope of regaining gubernatorial power in Ogun, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Kebbi, and Gombe states.
- A similar appeal by the All Progressives Congress regarding Delta State was also rejected.
- Plateau State Political Crisis:
- Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, stated that legal and political avenues would be pursued to resolve the crisis resulting from the sacking of lawmakers by the Court of Appeal.
- Arrest of Abuja Kidnapper:
- Chinaza Phillip, a suspected Abuja kidnapper, is in custody following his arrest by the Kaduna State Police Command.
- SDP Presidential Candidate Condemns Insecurity:
- Social Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, criticized the government for failing to protect citizens against the upsurge in banditry and kidnapping, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory.
- Governor’s Advice on Protests:
- Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule advised those protesting his affirmed election victory to learn from the maturity displayed by APC members who refrained from protesting when he initially lost at the tribunal.
- Arrest of Kidnappers’ Informants:
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced the arrest of informants working for kidnappers during a town-hall meeting in Gwagwalada town.
- Illegal Refinery Operation Arrest in Abia State:
- Four suspects were arrested by the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for operating an illegal refinery.
- Naira Exchange Rates:
- The naira closed flat against the dollar in both the parallel and official markets, with specific rates mentioned.
