Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Tuesday 21st November 2023.
- House of Representatives Investigating COVID-19 Funds: The House is investigating the alleged mismanagement of a substantial COVID-19 intervention fund by various government agencies.
- Presidency Blames Obasanjo for Nigeria’s Democracy: A Presidential aide attributed the current state of Nigeria’s democracy to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, citing his influence during both his military and civilian tenures.
- PDP Calls for Probe into APC’s Alleged Influence on Court of Appeal: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is urging the Chief Justice of Nigeria to set up an inquiry to investigate the alleged influence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a court judgment that ousted the Governor of Plateau State.
- Extension of Payment Deadline for Ground Rents in Abuja: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has extended the deadline for the payment of ground rents in Abuja, warning that failure to pay may lead to revocation of titles.
- Rivers State Factional Speaker’s Allegations: Edison Ehie claims he is facing threats due to his support for the state governor and opposition to an alleged plot to impeach him.
- Prospect of German Investment in Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz focused on potential German investment in Nigeria’s power and rail sectors.
- Increase in Revenue Inflow into Federation Account: The Minister of Finance stated that the monthly revenue inflow into the Federation Account has risen significantly since the removal of subsidy on petrol.
- Court Affirms APC Candidate as Benue State Governor: The Court of Appeal affirmed Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, an APC candidate, as the validly elected governor of Benue State.
- Court Case Involving Family Members in Lagos: A man took his sons to court for allegedly assaulting their sister and stealing his properties in Lagos State.
- Delay in Autopsy Report for Late Singer: The Lagos State Police Command revealed that they have not received the autopsy report for the late singer Mohbad, urging people to disregard rumors regarding the report.
