Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Thursday 30th November 2023.
- Assassination of Director of Finance: Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Accounts in the office of Governor Dapo Abiodun, was killed in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while returning from a bank after withdrawing funds for the state. He was gunned down.
- Budget Allocation for 2024: The Bola Tinubu-led administration plans to allocate N6.75tn of a projected N27.5tn budget on defense and security, education, and infrastructure in 2024. A significant portion, N6.48tn (96%), is designated for personnel and pension, marking an increase from the 2023 provision.
- Arrest of NSCDC Officers: The Nigeria Police detained three officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for shooting two students in the Federal Capital Territory. The injured students are receiving treatment at a hospital.
- Police Action in Kano: The Kano State Commissioner of Police ordered the arrest of an inspector involved in shooting a resident during a clash between rival gangs in Fagge Local Government Area. Two residents were shot during police intervention.
- Siege on INEC Office: The INEC office in Kogi State was besieged by a mob, requiring intervention from the Nigerian Army. Political parties, SDP and APC, are accusing each other of sponsoring the mob’s actions.
- Naira’s Exchange Rates: The naira remained stable at N1,167 per dollar in the parallel market but appreciated to N831.47 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
- Ondo State Executive Council Meeting: After three months, the Ondo State Executive Council held a meeting in Akure. The Deputy Governor presided over the meeting following a peace deal between warring factions endorsed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- Lifespan of Currency Notes: The Supreme Court granted the Federal Government’s request to allow the old 200, 500, and 1,000 naira notes to circulate indefinitely until facilities are set for their replacement.
- Sentencing of Chief to Prison: The Osolo of Ado-Odo, Muftau Dosunmu, was sentenced to six months in prison for presenting himself as an Oba. The title was upgraded by the past administration but lacked the necessary recognition.
- Arrests by Benue State Police: 25 suspects were arrested in Benue State, including a suspected spiritualist, his pregnant wife, and others who traveled from Delta State. Additionally, 15 suspected arm manufacturers were apprehended.
