Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
- Budget Signing: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the N28.78 trillion 2024 Budget into law in Abuja, surrounded by senior government officials.
- UK Home Office Policy Change: The UK Home Office initiated a policy barring Nigerian and other overseas students from bringing dependents via the study visa route, with exemptions for postgraduate research or government-sponsored scholarship students.
- Police Officer Murdered: A Mobile Police officer attached to the Lagos State Police Command, Inspector Richard Felix, was killed in Adamawa State on New Year’s Day.
- Sibling Conflict Leads to Murder: Ibrahim Salisu was arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly killing his brother, Malaimi Yellow, over reported repeated sexual demands.
- Passenger Abduction: Gunmen abducted an unspecified number of passengers after ambushing vehicles around Nde 3 Corners, Akparabong Junction in Cross River State, injuring three individuals.
- Government’s Poverty Alleviation Efforts: The Federal Government allocated N150 billion for poverty alleviation programs in 2024, focusing on macroeconomic stability, industrialization, structural policies/reforms, and redistributive policies/programs.
- Rivers State Governor’s Statement: Governor Sir Similanayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed determination against opposition and emphasized his commitment to quality leadership during a church service.
- Oil Shipment to Dangote Refinery: The Dangote Petroleum Refinery received its fourth shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude oil from the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, with expectations for a fifth shipment.
- President Tinubu’s Acknowledgment: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the challenges caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and unification of foreign exchange systems in a New Year broadcast, expressing awareness of public discomfort and frustration.
- President Tinubu’s Warning: President Tinubu cautioned ministers and agency heads to facilitate the effective implementation of the 2024 budget or face removal, emphasizing accountability and efficiency.
