Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Tuesday 5th December 2023.
- COP28 Delegation Controversy: Nigeria faced criticism for sending a large delegation to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. The Federal Government clarified that it sponsored 422 out of 1,411 reported delegates.
- Nigerian Army Airstrike: The Nigerian Army admitted to bombing villagers during a celebration in Kaduna State, stating it was inadvertent and aimed at targeting terrorists.
- BVN and NIN Linkage at Banks: Long queues formed in banks as customers rushed to link their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) and National Identity Numbers (NIN) to their accounts after a directive from the banking regulator to restrict access for those who hadn’t linked their details.
- Court Dismissal of Ex-Governor’s Suit: A Federal High Court in Sokoto dismissed a suit by former Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle over ownership of vehicles taken upon leaving office.
- APC Committee Inauguration Postponed: The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) indefinitely postponed the inauguration of its newly constituted standing committees due to rejections by some appointed members, including Abdulsamad Rabiu.
- Benue State Assembly Suspensions: Four members of the Benue State House of Assembly were suspended for three months for allegedly disrupting the House’s operations.
- Abia State Governorship Verdict Challenge: APC’s High Chief Ikechi Emenike and the party in Abia State plan to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision affirming Dr. Alex Otti of the Labour Party as the governorship winner in 2023.
- Appointment in the Nigeria Immigration Service: President Bola Tinubu appointed Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju as the substantive Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, along with six Deputy Comptroller Generals effective from January 1st, 2023.
- Allegations Against Bayelsa State Governor: The APC in Bayelsa State alleged a plot by Governor Senator Douye Diri to frame their candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, using anti-corruption agencies to pressure Sylva regarding the outcome of the last governorship election.
- Fatal Accidents in Lagos State: Four individuals died in separate accidents in Lagos State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed one accident at Dantata bus stop along the Badagry Expressway involving a military man, his wife, and a motorcycle rider.
