Top Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Good morning! Here’s a roundup of today’s key stories from Nigerian newspapers:
1. Federal Government Slashes Yuletide Transportation Costs:
The Federal Government, led by Minister Dele Alake, has announced a significant 50% reduction in transportation costs along 22 interstate routes during the Yuletide season. The move aims to ease the financial burden on travelers during the festive period.
2. House of Representatives Launches Probe into NNPC’s Revenue Loss:
Concerns over alleged inflated cash calls by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Joint Venture Agreements have prompted the House of Representatives to initiate a thorough investigation. The loss of over $60 billion in revenue will be scrutinized by relevant committees.
3. Rivers State House of Assembly Withdraws Impeachment Notice:
The political landscape in Rivers State witnessed a shift as the House of Assembly withdrew the impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The decision follows the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, a move that signals changing dynamics in the state.
4. House of Representatives Probes JAMB’s Remittances Discrepancies:
A committee is set up by the House of Representatives to investigate discrepancies in the remittances of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) into the Federal Government’s coffers. The move comes after non-reconciliation was discovered in the examination body’s financial records.
5. Boko Haram Strikes Chibok Again:
Chibok town in Borno State faced another assault by Boko Haram insurgents, resulting in tragic casualties. The town gained global attention in 2014 when the infamous abduction of over 300 students took place.
6. Tragedy in Bauchi: Boy Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Girlfriend:
A distressing incident unfolded in Bauchi State as a 19-year-old boy, Muhammad Ibrahim, was arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death over a dispute involving N5,000.
7. Senate Declares Seats Vacant:
Senate President Godswill Akpabio declared the seats for Ebonyi-South and Yobe-East districts vacant, previously held by Senators Dave Umahi and Ibrahim Geidam, who assumed ministerial positions.
8. Arrest in Lagos: Fake Drink Manufacturing Duo Apprehended:
In Lagos State, police operatives arrested Imo Lawrence and Magnus Nwonka for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit drinks, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat illicit activities.
9. President Tinubu Urges Senate Confirmation of Supreme Court Justices:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Senate to confirm 11 nominees for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court. The nominations were recommended by the National Judicial Council to fill vacant positions.
10. JAMB Denies Fee Increase for UTME 2024:
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) clarified that there is no increase in the registration fee for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2024. The cost remains at N3,500 despite production cost adjustments.
Stay informed with these highlights from the Nigerian news landscape, offering a comprehensive snapshot of today’s significant developments.
