Good morning dear esteemed readers! Stay informed with the top stories from across Nigeria this morning, covering government action, security updates, and economic developments.
1. Nigerian Air Force Crew Released in Burkina Faso: The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a detained Nigerian Air Force aircraft and its 11 personnel. The crew had been held in Burkina Faso since a forced landing incident.
2. Governor Fubara Visits APC Headquarters: Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, paid an unscheduled visit to the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday evening, fueling speculation following his recent political defection.
3. Tinubu Submits New Oil Regulatory Chiefs: President Bola Tinubu has forwarded two new names to the Senate for confirmation as heads of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), following the resignations of the former CEOs.
4. Court Blocks Police Tinted Glass Enforcement: A Delta State High Court has granted an interim injunction, restraining the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force from implementing the controversial tinted glass permit policy scheduled to begin on January 2, 2026.
5. NLC Declares Workers ‘No Longer Safe’: The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared that Nigerian workers are unsafe even in their workplaces. The statement came as NLC members staged protests in Cross River, Zamfara, Plateau, and Bauchi states against worsening nationwide insecurity.
6. Lawmaker Alters Breach Over Tax Law Discrepancy: A House of Representatives member, Hon. Abdulsammad Dasuki, has raised an alarm, alleging that the gazetted versions of recently passed tax laws do not reflect what was debated and approved by the National Assembly, constituting a breach of legislative privilege.
7. Gunmen Attack Miners in Plateau, Kill 12: At least 12 persons were killed, three abducted, and five injured after gunmen attacked miners engaged in “legal mining” activities in Fan community, Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State.
8. Naira Depreciates Across Markets: The Naira weakened on Wednesday, falling to N1,492 per dollar in the parallel market and depreciating to N1,458.02 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
9. FG Bans Export of Wood Products Nationwide: The Federal Government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products. The Minister of Environment revoked all existing licenses and permits for such exports.
10. EFCC to Prosecute Herbalists Over Fake Currency: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to prosecute five herbalists arrested in Lagos and Osun states for allegedly possessing counterfeit US dollars and euros worth over $3.4 million, linked to a N26 million fraud.
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