NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: 10 KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONDAY MORNING

  • 11 Dec 2023
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Good morning! Here's today's comprehensive report from Nigerian Newspapers:

  1. Senators' Donation to Bombing Victims: All 109 Nigerian senators donate their December salaries, totaling N109 million, to the victims of the accidental bombing in Tudun Biri, Kaduna. Deputy President of the Senate Senator Barau I. Jibrin makes the announcement during a visit to the state.

  2. Tragic Road Accident: The Federal Road Safety Corps confirms an Abuja-Kaduna road crash on Sunday morning, resulting in 18 fatalities. FRSC Corps Marshal Dauda Biu orders sector commanders to establish a joint task force to patrol and apprehend trailers and trucks carrying humans and animals.

  3. Legal Action Over Military Airstrikes: Lawyers, represented by the Concerned Northern Forum, pledge to take legal action against the Federal Government. They demand adequate compensation for the victims of the Tudun Biri military airstrikes in Kaduna State.

  4. Labour Party Denies Coalition Talks: The Julius Abure-led national executive of the Labour Party dismisses speculations about coalition or merger talks with any opposition party. National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh clarifies the party's stance in Abuja.

  5. Naira Scarcity Explanation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) clarifies the reasons behind the scarcity of naira notes in the country, addressing complaints from bank customers. The scarcity is noted across counters, ATMs, Points of Sale (PoS), and Bureaux de Change (BDCs).

  6. Debt Inquiry by Federal Ministry of Works: The Federal Ministry of Works forms a committee to investigate the N1.5 trillion debt owed by the federal government to contractors. Minister of Works Sen. David Umahi announces six committees, one for each geopolitical zone, to scrutinize certified certificates generated before and after May 29, 2023.

  7. Passing of Yoruba Poet Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju: Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju, a renowned Yoruba poet, writer, artist, and religious leader, passes away in his Ibadan, Oyo State home. His son, Adejare, announces the sad news.

  8. Dangote Refinery's Production Plans: The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to commence the production of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and JetA1 (aviation fuel) in January 2024. However, the production of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) is delayed due to the supply of crude oil.

  9. Tinubu's Call for Good Governance: ECOWAS Authority Chairman President Bola Tinubu urges West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity to prevent authoritarian takeovers and unconstitutional changes in government. He makes this plea at the 64th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority in Abuja.

  10. NDLEA's Intervention in Drug Party: NDLEA operatives in Katsina State disrupt a pre-wedding drug competition in Shola Quarters, Katsina, arresting 25 youths participating in the drug party. The agency's spokesman, Femi Babafemi, provides details on this intervention.