Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Saturday 30th December 2023.
- Plateau State Attacks: The Inspector-General of Police visited Plateau State after attacks on multiple communities left over 150 people dead on Christmas Eve. The IG ordered a special operation to address the situation.
- Burial Arrangements for Late Ondo State Governor: South-West governors plan to establish a committee for the befitting burial of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away in a German hospital after an extended illness.
- Addressing Grievances in the South-East: The Speaker of the House of Representatives urged Igbo leaders to engage with the Federal Government to resolve legitimate grievances. He emphasized the economic potential of the South-East despite ongoing agitations causing losses.
- Security Officer Killed in Terrorist Attack: An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps died due to a terrorist bombing that targeted three power transmission towers along the Maiduguri-Damaturu route.
- Fatal Road Accident in Gombe: The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the death of six individuals in a road accident in Gombe metropolis.
- Arrests by FCT Police Command: The Federal Capital Territory Police Command apprehended 23 suspects allegedly involved in armed robbery, “one-chance” syndicates, and rape in December.
- PDP Calls for President’s Visit to Attack Site: The Peoples Democratic Party urged President Bola Tinubu to visit the scene of the Christmas Eve killings in Plateau State and questioned the failure of intelligence leading up to the attacks.
- Pressure on Ondo State Governor over Deputy Choice: Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa faces pressure from various groups in Ondo State regarding his choice for Deputy Governor, aiming for someone who can serve the state and APC well.
- Prevented Massacre in Plateau State: Security intervention prevented a potential massacre in Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State as bandits attacked Budel in Tangur district.
- Attack on PDP Chieftain’s Convoy: Gunmen attacked the convoy of Chief Chris Uba, a PDP chieftain, in Uga, Anambra State, resulting in the deaths of two policemen, while Uba escaped in a bulletproof vehicle.
