Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Tuesday 19th December 2023.
- Presidential Intervention in Rivers State Crisis: President Bola Tinubu facilitated a meeting between conflicting parties involved in the Rivers State political crisis, resulting in the agreement on eight resolutions to move forward.
- Inauguration of NNPC Limited Board: President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and urged immediate action while warning against non-performance and any conduct suggesting a sense of entitlement.
- Fire Incident at Former Governor’s Compound: A fire broke out at the Opadoyin compound of the late Adebayo Alao-Akala, former governor of Oyo State, reportedly resulting in two deaths and the destruction of valuable property.
- Progress on 2024 Federal Budget: The National Assembly is poised to pass the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion as numerous government agencies conclude their defence. The Senate will resume plenary for the process.
- Domestic Violence Tragedy in Lagos: An unnamed husband allegedly murdered his wife in Lagos’ Olota area because she failed to prepare his preferred meal, leading to a domestic dispute.
- Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt in Delta State: The Delta State Police Command intercepted an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery, recovering two AK-47 rifles with ammunition concealed in a vehicle.
- Vatican’s Approval of Same-Sex Couple Blessings: The Vatican approved blessings for same-sex couples in certain contexts, but clarified that it doesn’t extend to unions or weddings, a decision endorsed by Pope Francis.
- FRSC’s Yuletide Deployment: The Federal Road Safety Corps deployed its workforce, including Special Marshals, to ensure smooth holiday travel across Nigeria and prevent traffic congestion and accidents.
- Freezing of Oyo State Government Accounts: A Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the freezing of Oyo State Government accounts in ten commercial banks as part of a garnishee proceeding initiated by sacked council leaders in the state.
- Dismissal of Petition in Adamawa State Governorship Election: The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate’s petition seeking to invalidate the election of Umar Ahmadu Fintiri as Adamawa State Governor.
