Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Wednesday 13th December 2023.
- Ondo State Governor’s Health: Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is returning to Germany for further medical treatment. He plans to hand over power to his deputy, Lucy Aiyedatiwa, through a transmitted letter to the state House of Assembly.
- Restriction on Factional Speaker: A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred Martin Amaewhule, a factional Speaker loyal to Nyesom Wike, from entering the state assembly complex until it’s fully renovated after a fire incident.
- New Commissioner of Police in Lagos: Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha is appointed as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, replacing Idowu Owohunwa, who was recently promoted.
- Budgetary Concerns for Poverty Alleviation: Minister Beta Edu expressed concerns that the allocated budget for 2024 in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation might not be adequate to combat poverty effectively.
- Attack on Daewoo Workers’ Convoy: Gunmen ambushed a Daewoo convoy along the Ahoada/Abua end of the East-West Road in Rivers State, resulting in casualties, including soldiers and drivers, with reported kidnappings.
- Road Safety Caution after Fatal Crash: The Federal Road Safety Corps urged drivers to rest adequately before embarking on trips following a fatal accident involving two vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
- Resignation of Labour Party Aspirant: Dr. Dennis Aikoriogie resigned from the Labour Party in Edo State, citing concerns about biased leadership and alleged hijacking of the party by outsiders and wealthy individuals.
- Plans to Restructure Transmission Company: The Federal Government revealed plans to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria to align with the Electricity Act 2023 and address industry challenges. The Minister of Power expressed disappointment in the privatization of the power sector.
- Linking Banditry to Illegal Mining: Minister Dele Alake of Solid Minerals Development suggested that powerful individuals engaged in illegal mining might be sponsoring banditry and kidnappings in some parts of the country.
- Nominees for National Population Commission: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged the Senate to consider and confirm 19 nominees for appointment as National Commissioners of the National Population Commission.
