Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Tuesday 10th October 2023.
- The Federal Government refutes claims of petrol subsidy reinstatement amidst nationwide fuel station closures. The long queues at gas stations are attributed to distribution issues, not supply shortages.
- A Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square hands a death sentence to suspended Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, for the murder of pregnant lawyer Bolanle Raheem.
- Katsina State Police Command reports five suspected kidnapper deaths and the rescue of 171 abducted individuals between June 1 and September 30, 2023.
- Lagos State Government halts the second batch of pilgrims’ airlift to Israel due to ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
- Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, reveals the Federal Government’s plan to create five million jobs for youths in five years through the N-Power scheme, targeting one million jobs annually.
- Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, criticizes the European Union (EU) report on this year’s general election, claiming it misrepresents the true election outcome, particularly in Rivers State.
- Senator Osita Ngwu of Enugu West Zone vows to continue advocating for additional ministerial slots for the Southeast, despite President Bola Tinubu’s appointments complying with constitutional requirements.
- Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), announces the government’s intention to compel airlines to compensate passengers for non-weather-related flight delays and cancellations, in accordance with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Act.
- Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, dispels rumors of his death through a statement from his personal Media Aide, Adeyeye E. Ajayi.
- All Progressives Congress chieftain Yekini Nabena denies viral reports suggesting Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and former APC governorship candidate David Lyon are working against APC governorship candidate Timipre Sylva in Bayelsa State.
