Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including President Tinubu’s arrival in Lagos for the holidays, a tragic stampede in Ibadan, and significant developments in oil block allocations, economic policies, and law enforcement crackdowns.
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- Tinubu arrives Lagos for Christmas and New Year celebrations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos State on Wednesday, December 18, to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. He landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at exactly 3:23 pm.
- TotalEnergies, MRS, others emerge as preferred bidders for oil blocks
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced 23 companies, including TotalEnergies, MRS Oil, and Sahara Deepwater, as preferred bidders for 25 oil blocks. This marks a fresh round of allocations to boost exploration and production in the country.
- Tinubu says economy showing positive response to fiscal stimulus
President Bola Tinubu, during the presentation of the 2024 budget to the National Assembly, stated that economic indicators are responding positively to stimulus measures. He emphasized that the focus of the 2025 budget is to drive growth through targeted fiscal expenditures and non-inflationary spending.
- Governor Yusuf refutes political motives behind cabinet reshuffle
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed speculations surrounding his recent cabinet reshuffle, which affected key positions like the Chief of Staff, SSG, and five commissioners. Speaking after the state executive council meeting, he maintained that the changes were purely administrative.
- Naira depreciates to N1,670 in parallel market
The Naira weakened further on Wednesday, trading at N1,670 per dollar in the parallel market, compared to N1,665 the previous day. In the official forex market, it also fell to N1,545 per dollar, reflecting ongoing volatility.
- Lagos taskforce arrests 27 over street begging
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce apprehended 27 individuals for street begging in various parts of the state. Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the arrests on Wednesday through a post on his X handle, emphasizing the state’s commitment to law and order.
- NAFDAC shuts 150 shops in Abia over N5bn worth of fake products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) closed 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Abia State for selling fake and expired products worth N5 billion. The crackdown took place over a two-day operation on December 16 and 17.
- Ebonyi PDP expels South East Vice Chairman Ali Odefa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Oguduokwor Ward in Ebonyi State expelled its South East National Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, over alleged misconduct. The ward chairman, Onyeka Ovuta, announced the decision during a press conference in Onicha LGA on Wednesday.
- Several children feared dead in Ibadan funfair stampede
A tragic stampede during a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday reportedly claimed the lives of over 30 children, with many others sustaining injuries. The exact number of casualties remains unclear as investigations continue.
- Delta police arrest native doctor’s apprentice for killing 8-year-old boy
The Delta State Police Command arrested Destiny Ogbeh, a native doctor’s apprentice, for allegedly killing an eight-year-old boy, Progress Agidi, for ritual purposes. The incident occurred on November 14 at Owa Alero in Ika North-East LGA.
