Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Friday 15th December 2023.
- Nigeria Labour Congress Warning on Fuel Price Increase: The NLC cautioned the Federal Government against heeding the World Bank’s advice to raise petrol prices to N750/litre, warning that such a move could lead to chaos in the country.
- Fatal Accident in Plateau State: An accident involving a truck in Plateau State resulted in 12 confirmed deaths and 30 injuries. The truck, carrying both grains and people, crashed into a ditch while descending a hill on a deteriorated road in Hawan-Kibo community.
- Resignation of Commissioners in Rivers State: Four commissioners resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet in Rivers State, indicating a deepening crisis. The resignations include officials overseeing Works, Social Welfare, Finance, and Special Duties.
- Supreme Court’s Decision on Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention: The World Igbo Congress urged the Supreme Court to uphold previous judgments and order the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
- INEC’s Budgetary Concerns for Edo and Ondo Governorship Elections: INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu expressed concerns about financial constraints for the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, urging an increased budget allocation from N40 billion to N89 billion.
- Ondo State Acting Governor Emphasizes Peace and Unity: Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa highlighted the importance of peace and unity for rapid development in Ondo State, echoing the pursuit of these values by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
- Government’s Removal of Aviation Agency Directors: The Federal Government dismissed all directors of aviation agencies in the Ministry of Aviation Aerospace Development, following the firing of heads of five aviation agencies and the suspension of the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
- Discovery of Ghost Workers in Jigawa State: The Jigawa State Government uncovered 240 ghost workers among the 4,500 temporary teachers under its J-Teach program during a staff validation report conducted in May.
- Detention of a Minor Over Alleged Theft: A 10-year-old boy was held by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly stealing maize in the Kontagora area. The boy reportedly sold the maize before being apprehended and handed over to local vigilantes.
- Tinubu’s Comments at Akpabio’s Birthday Colloquium: President Bola Tinubu praised Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, stating that their partnership would contribute to his success in national development during a colloquium marking Akpabio’s 61st birthday in Abuja.
