Good morning dear esteemed readers!Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigeria this morning, covering political controversy, a military incident, and ongoing security measures.
1. Senator Ndume Urges Withdrawal of Ambassadorial List: Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has urged President Tinubu to withdraw the current list of ambassadorial nominees, alleging that its composition violates the constitutional Federal Character principle and is “lopsided.”
2. Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes in Niger State: An Alpha Jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force crashed on Saturday at the NAF Base in Kainji, Niger State, shortly after take-off.
3. Police Monitor Compliance with VIP Escort Withdrawal: A special police team embarked on a monitoring exercise across strategic locations, including Lagos, to ensure compliance with President Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police escorts from Very Important Persons (VIPs).
4. APC Governors Back Tinubu’s Security Measures: Governors of the All Progressives Congress concluded a two-day strategic meeting in Lagos, expressing full support for President Tinubu’s latest security initiatives and resolving to strengthen community security and intelligence gathering.
5. Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele Denies Terrorism Financing: Former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele has condemned reports alleging he is involved in financing terrorism, describing the claims as fabricated and designed to tarnish his reputation.
6. Army Suspends Officer Retirements Amid Security Emergency: The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers to retain manpower and operational capacity following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Tinubu.
7. Edo Police Hunt Killers of Inspector: The Edo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for assailants who killed a police inspector during a routine stop-and-search operation, deploying all available intelligence and resources.
8. Multiple Tragedies Claim Five Lives in Kano: At least five people, including a 10-year-old girl, died in separate incidents across three local government areas in Kano State, primarily involving well-related accidents.
9. Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Bandit Financiers: The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested suspected bandit financiers and motorcycle thieves in coordinated operations across Sokoto and Zamfara States.
10. Cross River Declares 20-Day Leave for Workers: The Cross River State government has directed all civil and public servants to proceed on a 20-day leave to enable them to participate fully in the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities.
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