Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Thursday 23rd November 2023.
- Youth Protest in Kano: Supporters of the New Nigeria People’s Party protested alleged contradictions in a court judgment that sacked Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf.
- Conflict Between Military and Police in Adamawa: Adamawa State Governor called for peaceful resolution after an alleged attack by soldiers on the state police command’s headquarters, resulting in the death of a police inspector.
- Call for Apprehension of Biafra Agitator: Ohanaeze Ndigbo urged the Federal Government to utilize diplomatic ties with Finland to arrest Simon Ekpa, accused by the military of fueling insecurity in the South-East as a Biafra agitator.
- Inquiry into Escaped Inmates: The House of Representatives tasked the Nigerian Correctional Service to provide a comprehensive report on inmates who escaped from a Medium Security Custodian Centre in 2022.
- Dissolution of APC Committees in Rivers State: The National Working Committee of the APC dissolved the Rivers State executive committees, establishing a caretaker committee comprising loyalists of Nyesom Wike.
- Clarification on Kano Governor’s Sacking: The Appeal Court affirmed the sacking of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, clarifying that a clerical error did not invalidate the decision.
- Judgment on Nasarawa State Governorship Election Dispute: The Appeal Court in Abuja scheduled judgment for the Nasarawa State governorship election dispute between Governor Abdullahi Sule of APC and David Ombugadu of PDP.
- Bail Granted to Former CBN Governor: Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele was granted a N300 million bail by an FCT High Court, with conditions including producing two sureties with landed property in Maitama District.
- INEC to Prosecute Election Offenders: INEC is set to commence trials for 1,076 suspects arrested during national and state elections in 35 states, with 191 suspects to face trial first, followed by an additional 885.
- Call for Local Petroleum Consumption and Refinery Development: Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenged the NNPC to increase the consumption of locally produced petroleum products and advocated for the establishment and renovation of refineries to create jobs and enhance security.
